HomeMy WebLinkAboutZ - CDH Approval Miranda Gold,President
Alexis Pickering,Vice-President
ACHDKent Goldthorpe,Commissioner
Dave McKinney,Commissioner
/ wm� Patricia Nilsson,Commissioner
December 19, 2025
To: Eli Benski, via email
Brighton
2929 W Navigator Drive, Suite 400
Meridian, ID 83642
Subject: MPP25-0027 / H-2025-0051, A-2025-0152
N Venable Avenue
Driftwood Townhomes Subdivision
This is a staff level approval of a preliminary plat for Driftwood Townhomes Subdivision. On May 19,
2023, the Ada County Highway District reviewed and approved this site as part of MPP23-0009/H-2023-
0021 Driftwood Subdivision for a mixed-use development containing 57 multifamily dwelling units, 2
commercial building lots, and one private street on 9-acres. The site-specific conditions of approval also
apply to MPP25-0027/H-2025-0051/A-2025-012 Driftwood Townhomes Subdivision for the development
of 61 single-family dwelling units and 3 private streets.
The applicant will be required to pay all applicable platting and review fees prior to final approval.
If you have any questions, please contact me at (208) 387-6391.
Sincerely,
KaraLeigh Troyer
Planner
Development Services
cc: City of Meridian (Sonya Allen), via email
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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 Public Right-of-Way
Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG) 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 208-387-6280
(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 208-387-6258 (with file numbers) for
details.
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.
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Development Services Department
ACHD
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Project/File: Driftwood Subdivision / MPP23-0009 / H-2023-0021
A conditional use permit and a preliminary/final plat application for a mixed-use
development containing 57 multifamily dwelling units, 2 commercial building lots, and
one private street lot on 9.00 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian 30,
Site address: 870 W Ustick Road ;
Staff Approval: May 19, 2023
Applicant: Josh Beach
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Meridian, ID 83462
Staff Contact: Brandon Atchley, Assistant Traffic Engineer
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A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting a conditional use permit along with the
preliminary/final plat application for a mixed-use development containing 57 multifamily dwelling
units, 2 commercial building lots, and one private street lot on 9.00 acres. The parcel is currently
zoned as Community Commercial (C-C) and is consistent with the City of Meridian Future Land
Use Map's designation as Mixed Use Community.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction I Land Use Zoning
North Medium Density Residential R-8
South Medium Density Residential, Traditional Neighborhood — Residential R-8, TN-R
East Medium-Low Density Residential, Neighborhood Business R-4, C-N
West Medium Density Residential, Medium-High Density Residential R-8, R-15
3. Site History: ACHD staff previously reviewed this site as Settler's Square Driveway/MER22-0091
in June 2022 and Settlers Square/MPP15-0022 in December 2015. The requirements of this staff
report are consistent with those of the prior action.
4. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
5. 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.
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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.
6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0 centerline miles of new public
road.
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. The impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
8. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
There are no roadways, bridges, or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that are in the
District's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Venable Street is scheduled in the IFYWP to be established as a new bikeway corridor with
wayfinding/bikeway signage, pavement markings, and enhanced crossings at Ustick Road.
The design year is scheduled in 2024; no construction year has been determined at this time.
9. Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan: ACHD's Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan (BMP) was
adopted by the ACHD Commission in May of 2009 and was update in 2018. The plan seeks to
implement the Planned Bicycle Network to support bicycling as a viable transportation option for
Ada County residents with a wide range of ages and abilities, maintain bicycle routes in a state of
good repair in order to ensure they are consistently available for use, promote awareness of existing
bicycle routes and features and support encouragement programs and to facilitate coordination and
cooperation among local jurisdictions in implementing the Roadways to Bikeways Plan
recommendations.
The BMP identifies Ustick Road as a Level 2 facility, which was constructed as part of a prior ACHD
project. The BMP also identifies Venable Avenue as a level 1 facility which was also constructed
as part of a prior project.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,717 additional vehicle trips per day
(0 existing); 191 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (0 existing), based on the
Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 11th edition.
2. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
Roadway Frontage Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Classification Traffic Count Level of Service
Ustick Road 635-feet Principal Arterial 1,045 Better than "D"
Venable Avenue 615-feet Collector 108 Better than "D"
•Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 VPH).
•Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH).
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3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's or ITD's most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Ustick Road east of Linder Road was 19,444 on October
18, 2021.
• The average daily traffic count for Venable Avenue south of Ashton Drive was 1,771 on
January 13, 2021.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Venable Avenue / Ustick Road (MSM)
a. ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map (MSM)
guide the right-of-way acquisition, collector street requirements, roundabout requirements, and
specific roadway features required through development. A new multilane roundabout was
identified on the MSM at the intersection of Venable Street/Ustick Road.
b. Staff Comments/Recommendation: The Master Street Map shows a multilane roundabout
at the intersection of Venable Avenue and Ustick Road. Typically, additional right-of-way is
requested to be dedicated to accommodate the future construction of MSM roundabouts.
However, consisted with action from Summertown Apartments (MER17-0076), Staff
recommends that the MSM be modified to remove the roundabout from the map because the
southwest and northeast quadrants of the intersection were developed prior to the adoption of
the MSM and all three other quadrants of the intersection did not dedicate right-of-way to allow
for the future construction of the roundabout.
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2. Ustick Road
a. Existing Conditions: Ustick Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-
foot wide detached concrete sidewalk. There is 96-feet of right-of-way for Ustick Road (48-feet
from centerline).
b. Policy:
Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of
improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master
Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the
District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 5-lane street section shall be 72-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)within 96-
feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes in each direction, a
continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes on a minor arterial and a safety shoulder on a
principal arterial.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing
streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements are to
correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction or
replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways
with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement
repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map (MSM)
guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway features
required through development. This segment of Ustick Road is designated in the MSM as a
Planned Commercial Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 72-foot street section
within 96-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any street improvements to Ustick Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Ustick Road is fully improved as a 5-lane principal
arterial road with vertical curb, gutter 6-foot wide planter strip, and 5-foot wide detached
concrete sidewalk within 96-geet of right-of-way consistent with the MSM; therefore, no street
improvements or right-of-way dedication should be required as part of this application. The
applicant should be required to repair or replace any damaged or deteriorated portions of curb,
gutter and sidewalk on Ustick Road abutting the site per the minor improvements policy.
3. Venable Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Venable Avenue is improved with 2-travel lanes and no curb, gutter, or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is 58-feet of right-of-way for Venable Avenue (30-feet from
centerline).
b. Policy:
Collector Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all collector frontages adjacent to the site or internal to the development as required
below, regardless of whether access is taken to all of the adjacent streets.
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Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collector
street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be considered
for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master Street Map,
then standard street sections shall serve as the default.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard
right-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet, depending on the location
and width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-way width may
be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk is located within an easement; in which case
the District will require a minimum right-of-way width that extends 2-feet behind the back-of-
curb on each side.
The standard street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). This width typically
accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike
lanes.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section
for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District
will consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and taking
into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need for
bicycle lanes, and on-street parking.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy 7206.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all collector streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide between
the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased safety and
protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if trees are to be placed
within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a minimum of
7-feet wide.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-
of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located
wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map (MSM)
guide the right-of-way acquisition, collector street requirements, and specific roadway features
required through development. This segment of Venable Avenue is designated in the MSM as
a Residential Collector with 2-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 47-foot street section within 69-
feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve Venable Avenue as '/2 of a 36-foot
street section from Ustick Road, transitioning to a 3-lane roadway with a 46-foot wide street
section accommodate an exclusive northbound left-turn lane to serve the private road located
320-feet north of Ustick Road, transitioning back to a 40-foot street section north of the private
road. Venable Avenue is proposed to be improved with curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached
concrete sidewalk abutting the site within the existing right-of-way.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
Based on pre-application correspondence between ACHD and the application that took place
in July of 2022, the applicant should be required to construct a northbound center left turn lane
on Venable Avenue at the private road, located 320-feet north of Ustick Road. The applicant
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should be required to coordinate the design of the northbound center left turn lane with
Development Review staff.
4. Driveways
4.1 Ustick Road
a. Existing Conditions: There is one 30-foot wide curb cut type driveway located 322-feet west
of Venable Avenue.
b. Policy:
Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with
development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section
and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is
being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated
and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is typically
prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken from the
street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to the higher
classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be based on
Table 1 b under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved
by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial shall operate as
a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a raised median to restrict
the left turning movements.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the existing driveway with vertical
curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved as proposed.
5. Internal Drive Aisle/Cross Access
Buckstone Avenue, an existing local residential street constructed as part of Woodburn Subdivision,
stubs to the site's north property line. Instead of extending the stub street into the site or terminating
the public street in a turnaround, as required by ACHD policy, the applicant has proposed to extend
a private drive aisle from Buckstone Avenue south into the site connecting into a network of drive
aisles to provide access to the site. ACHD previously approved this proposal in 2007 and 2015, and
recommends approval of the applicant's proposal to allow a private drive aisle to connect to the
terminus of a public street. ACHD recognizes there is a benefit to providing connectivity between
the neighborhood and site. The applicant should be required to provide public use easement over
the private drive aisles to ensure public use consistent with ACHD's prior recommendations for this
site in 2015.
6. Private Roads
a. Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies 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. The private road should have the following requirements:
• Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets,
• Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and
• If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable) shall be located a minimum of
50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 33-foot wide private road located
320-feet north of Ustick Road, measured centerline to centerline.
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c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The location of the private road should be approved,
as proposed. No right-of-way should be dedicated for the private road. 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 all public streets and install pavement tapers with 15-foot curb radii abutting the existing
roadway edge. If private roads are not approved by the City of Meridian, the applicant will be
required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat to provide public standard local streets in
these locations.
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:
• Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
• Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
• Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Other Access
Ustick Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway and Venable Avenue is classified as a
collector 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.
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D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct Venable Avenue as a 36-foot street section with curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached
concrete sidewalk within the existing 58-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
2. Construct a northbound center left turn lane on Venable Avenue at the private road, located 320-
feet north of Ustick Road, when the private road is constructed to intersect Venable Avenue.
Coordinate the design of the northbound center left turn lane with Development Review staff.
3. Close the existing driveway onto Ustick Road located 322-feet west of Venable Avenue with vertical
curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk, as proposed.
4. Construct a 33-foot wide curb return type private road onto Venable Avenue located 320-feet north
of Ustick Road aligning with an existing driveway on the east side of Venable Avenue across from
the site, as proposed. Install street name and stop sign for the private road on to Venable Avenue.
5. Provide public use easement over the private drive aisles within the site to ensure public use.
6. If required by the City of Meridian, provide cross access to the parcel to the west in anticipation of
a future roadway being constructed abutting the west property line.
7. Beyond the private road to Venable Avenue, direct lot access is prohibited to Ustick Road and
Venable Avenue and should be noted on the final plat.
8. 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.
9. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
10. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. 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) requirements. The applicant's engineer should provide documentation of ADA
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.
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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.
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.
F. 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.
G. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Appeal Guidelines
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Basis of Bearings Cp&r No.
2017-720056
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification to utilities of local highway and
road improvements, to help the utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already existing process.
1) Notification: Within five (5)working days upon notification of required right of way improvements
by Highway entities, developers shall provide written notification to the affected utility owners and
the Ada County Utility Coordinating Council (UCC). Notification shall include but not be limited to,
project limits, scope of roadway improvements/project, anticipated construction dates, and any
portions critical to the right of way improvements and coordination of utilities.
2) Plan Review: The developer shall provide the highway entities and all utility owners with
preliminary project plans and schedule a plan review conference. Depending on the scale of
utility improvements, a plan review conference may not be necessary, as determined by the utility
owners. Conference notification shall also be sent to the UCC. During the review meeting the
developer shall notify utilities of the status of right of way/easement acquisition necessary for their
project. At the plan review conference each company shall have the right to appeal, adjust and/or
negotiate with the developer on its own behalf. Each utility shall provide the developer with a letter
of review indicating the costs and time required for relocation of its facilities. Said letter of review
is to be provided within thirty calendar days after the date of the plan review conference.
3) Revisions: The developer is responsible to provide utilities with any revisions to preliminary
plans. Utilities may request an updated plan review meeting if revisions are made in the
preliminary plans which affect the utility relocation requirements. Utilities shall have thirty days
after receiving the revisions to review and comment thereon.
4) Final Notification: The developer will provide highway entities, utility owners and the UCC with
final notification of its intent to proceed with right of way improvements and include the anticipated
date work will commence. This notification shall indicate that the work to be performed shall be
pursuant to final approved plans by the highway entity. The developer shall schedule a
preconstruction meeting prior to right of way improvements. Utility relocation activity shall be
completed within the times established during the preconstruction meeting, unless otherwise
agreed upon.
Notification to the Ada County UCC can be sent to:50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit iducc.com
for e-mail notification information.
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Development Process Checklist
Items Completed to Date:
®Submit a development application to a City or to Ada County
®The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
®The ACHD Planning Review Section will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Section will do one of the following:
❑Send a"No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific conditions of approval at
this time.
®Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for 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.
Items to be completed by Applicant:
❑For ALL development applications, including those receiving a"No Review" letter:
• The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Section 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 assessment.)
• 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.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Non-Subdivisions)
❑ Driveway or Property Approach(s)
• Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to ACHD Construction (for approval by Development Services &Traffic
Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
❑Working in the ACHD Right-of-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)
❑ Sediment&Erosion Submittal
• At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Construction Meeting an Erosion&Sediment Control Narrative&Plan,done
by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD
Stormwater Section.
❑ 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 is required 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 Development Services Manager when it is alleged that the
Development Services 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
and Clerk of the District, 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 Development Services 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 Development Services
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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