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MAYOR
Raben D. Corrie
HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY
A Good Place to Live
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(208) 288-2499 . Fax 288-2501
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Tammy deWeerd
Keith Bird
Cherie McCandless
William L.M. Nary
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
(208) 888-4433. FAX (208) 887-4813
City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-4218
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(208) 898-5500. Fax 887-1297
PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533 . FAX 888-6854
MEMORANDUM
RECEIVED
FEB - 7 2003
DATE:
February 11, 2003
TO: .
Mayor and City Council
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
FROM:
David McKinnon, Planner II
RE: Joint School District No. Two Bus Facility
. Request for a Variance from Meridian City Code section 12-4-2F, Prohibiting
Cul-de-sacs and Dead End Streets from Extending beyond a Maximum of 450' in
Length, to Extend the Future Access Roads (Cul-de-sacs) Within the Proposed
Bus Storage and Maintenance Facility Project to Approximately 755 feet in
Length, By Joint School District No.2 (File No. VAR-02-015).
I have reviewed the applicant's submittal and offer the following comments and
recommendations:
APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Joint School District No.2, has submitted a request for a variance from section
12-4-2F of the MCC, to allow two cul-de-sac streets to extend beyond the 450' maximum limit.
The two new cul-de-sacs would provide access to the School District's proposed bus
maintenance and storage facility just north of Franklin and approximately Y. of a mile west of
Linder Road
MCC 12-4-2F reads as follows:
CUL-DE-SACS: no street which ends in a cul-de-sac or a dead end shall be longer than
four hundred and fifty feet (450'). (Ord. 524,4-31-1990)
The applicant states in their letter that a hardship exists for the subject property because
prohibiting the construction of the proposed access roads will result restrict the applicant from
providing access to the proposed bus facility or the property to the on the north side of the Eight-
Mile lateral (Marcon). The property is bordered on the north by the Railroad track and a
subdivision and on the west by the proposed bus facility. Therefore, the future extension of the
proposed access roads to the north or west is not a possibility, and the property to the east
already has access to Linder Road via a recently approved private street, thereby eliminating the
need to connect the road to the east.
VAR-Ol-Q02
Mayor and Council
February 11, 2003,
Page 2
The proposed bus facility has a sliding gate at the end of each cul-de-sac roadway with an
internal driveway that connects the two roadways, creating a road system that functions as a
looped roadway rather than two dead-end streets that are not interconnected.
LOCATION
The property is located on the north side of Franklin Road, approximately Y. of a mile west of
Linder Road.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North - UPPR and Merrywood Subdivision, zoned I-L and R-8.
South - Future SSC facility, zoned I-L
East - Marcon Property and Caffarelli Subdivision, zoned I-L.
West - Rural Residential, zoned I-L
REOUIRED FINDINGS
According to Ordinance 12-11-2, Variances, the Council may authorize in specific cases a
variance from the terms of either the Zoning or Subdivision Ordinance. Specifically, the
Ordinance lists the following Findings, all of which must be determined before granting a
variance:
A. That there are such special circumstances or conditions affecting the
property that the strict application of the provisions of this Title would
clearly be impracticable or unreasonable. In such cases, the subdivider shall
first state his reasons in writing as to the specific provision or requirement
involved;
The Applicant has stated in writing that the strict application of section 12-3-4F of
the MCC would prohibit public street access to the proposed bus facility.
Staff finds that the strict application of this section of code would unreasonably
restrict access to the rear portion of the property that is intended for future use as a
school bus facility. _
B. That strict compliance with the requirements of this Title would result in
extraordinary hardship to the owner, subdivider or developer because of
unusual topography, the nature or condition of adjacent development, other
physical conditions or other conditions that make strict compliance with this
Title unreasonable under the circumstances, or that the conditions and
requirements of this Title will result in inhibiting the achievements or the
objectives of this Title;
As noted above in the summary, staff finds that the adjacent developments do not
provide public road connections to the portion of the property set aside for the
future bus facility. Staff fInds that limiting the access roads to the proposed bus
VAR-02-o1S
Mayor and Council
February 11, 2003,
Page 3
facility to no longer than 450' is a hardship for the applicant based on the depth of
the lot and the conditions of the adjacent developments.
C. That the granting of the specified variance will n ot be detrimental to the
public's welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which the
property is situated;
Staff finds that the requested variance for cul-de-sac length will not be detrimental
or injurious to the public's welfare or to the other properties in the area. The
variance may actually be of benefit to the other properties in the area by providing
access to a public road when one is currently not available (e.g. Marcon).
Staff recommends that the City Council also consider any public testimony
offered concerning whether or not the surrounding property owners feel that the
requested variance will affect their properties before making this finding.
D. That such variance will not violate the provisions of the Idaho Code.
Staff is unaware of provisions of Idaho Code that would be violated by the
issuance of the requested variance.
E. That such variance will not have the effect of altering the interest and
purpose of this Title and the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
Staff finds that the issuance of a variance for this project will not violate the
interest and purpose of the Meridian City Code because the proposed street and
site design will work in tandem to provide a "looping" road system that will help
to provide adequate ingress and egress to the property in the case of a fire or an
emergency (that cannot be provided by a single cul-de-sac in excess of 450').
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends approval of the submitted variance.
VAR-02-OJ5
MAYOR
Robert D. Corrie
HUB OF TREASURE VALLEY
A Good Place to Live
LEGAL DEPARTMENT
(208) 288-2499 . Fax 288-2501
PUBLIC WORKS
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
(208) 898-5500. Fax 887-1297
CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS
Tammy deWeerd
Keith Bird
Cherie McCandless
William LM. Nary
CITY OF MERIDIAN
33 EAST IDAHO
MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
(208) 888-4433. FAX (208) 887-4813
City Clerk Office Fax (208) 888-4218
PLANNING AND ZONING
DEPARTMENT
(208) 884-5533' FAX 888-6854
MEMORANDUM:
February 11, 2003
TO:
Mayor and City Council
RECEIVED
FEB - 7 2003
FROM:
David McKinnon, Planner II
RE:
Joint School District No. Two Bus Facility City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
. Request for a Variance from MCC 12-4-2, (Prohibiting Cul-de-sacs and Dead
End Streets from Extending beyond a Maximum of 450' in Length), to extend the
future access roads (cul-de-sacs) to approximately 755 feet in length, By Joint
School District No.2 (File No. VAR-02-015).
I have reviewed the applicant's submittal and offer the following comments and
recommendations:
APPLICATION SUMMARY
The applicant, Pinnacle Engineers, has submitted a request for a variance from the MCC,
(specifically section l2-3-6A) to allow a time extension for the submission of the final plat for
Baltic Place Subdivision.
MCC l2-3-6A states that "Council approval of the preliminary development plan shall become
null and void if the applicant fails to submit the final development plan within one year of
Council approval of the preliminary development plan". The City Code does provide some relief
from the above section of code by allowing the applicant to request a one (1) year time
extension, if the request is filed prior to the termination of the one year period for filling a final
plat (MCC12-3-6B).
The City Council took action to approve the 12.71 Acre commercial/multi-family Baltic Place
Subdivision on October 2,2001. The owner of the property, L. C. Development, did not submit
a final plat or a request for a one year time extension within one year of the Council's approval
of the preliminary development plan as required by City Code.
The applicant is requesting the City Council to allow the Preliminary Plat to remain valid and to
allow a two year time extension of the preliminary plat to allow ACHD to commence and
complete construction on Franklin Road adjacent to the proposed development.
VAR-03_002
Mayor and Council
January 30, 2003
Page 2
LOCATION
The property is located on the south side of Franklin Road, approximately Y. of a mile east of
Main Street.
SURROUNDING PROPERTIES
North - Industrial and commercial property, zoned I-L and C-G.
South - Cemetery, zoned RUT (Ada County)
East - Medimont Subdivision, zoned I-L.
West - Cemetery, zoned RUT (Ada County)
REOUIRED FINDINGS
According to Ordinance 12-11-2, Variances, the Council may authorize in specific cases a
variance from the terms of either the Zoning or Subdivision Ordinance. Specifically, the
Ordinance lists the following Findings, all of which must be determined before granting a
variance:
A. That there are such special circumstances or conditions affecting the
property that the strict application of the provisions of this Title would
clearly be impracticable or unreasonable. In such cases, the subdivider shall
first state his reasons in writing as to the specific provision or requirement
involved;
Applicant states that ACHD's plan to widen Franklin Road has created a special
circumstance that has prevented the owner of the property to come forward with a
final development plan because ACHD's construction project would be very
disruptive to the development and marketing of the project. The site's access to
Franklin will be limited during the road widening project.
Staff does not find that the reasons cited above make the required submission of a
time extension or final plat impracticable and unreasonable. Council should rely
on further explanation from the applicant to determine is there are special
circumstances that affect this property in a manner that would make strict
application ofMCC12-3-6A or B unreasonable.
B. That strict compliance with the requirements of this Title would result in
extraordinary hardship to the owner, subdivider or developer because of
unusual topography, the nature or condition of adjacent development, other
physical conditions or other conditions that make strict compliance with this
Title unreasonable under the circumstances, or that the conditions and
requirements of this Title will result in inhibiting the achievements or tbe
objectives ofthis Title;
Staff finds that strict compliance with the requirements of this Title are not due to
unusual topography, or other physical conditions of the site. The Franklin road
VAR-03-002
Mayor and Council
January 30, 2003
Page 3
widening project adjacent to Baltic Place may hinder the development of the
project in the near future. Council shall determine if there are other conditions
that make strict compliance with this Title unreasonable, or that compliance with
the Ordinance will iuhibit the achievements or objectives of this Title.
C. That the granting of the specified variance will n ot be detrimental to the
public's welfare or injurious to other property in the area in which the
property is situated;
Staff finds that the requested variance will not necessarily be detrimental or
injurious to the public's welfare or to the other properties in the area as long as
current ordinances are met at the time of building permit for all lots within the
subdivision.
The City Council should rely upon any public testimony offered concerning
whether or not the surrounding property owners feel that the requested variance
will affect their properties.
D. That such variance will not violate the provisions of the Idaho Code.
Staff is unaware of provisions of Idaho Code that would be violated by the
issuance ofthe requested variance.
E. That such variance will not have the effect of altering the interest and
purpose of this Title and the Meridian Comprehensive Plan.
Staff finds that the issuance of a variance for this project will violate the interest
and purpose of the Meridian City Subdivision Ordinance which is intended to
ensure orderly development occurs within the established timeframe. A two year
extension exceeds the allowable one year extension for final plat submittals.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Staff does not find that there has been any hardship or special circumstance that has prevented
the applicant from applying for a one year time extension, or from applying for a [mal plat within
one year of the City Council's approval of the preliminary plat. Therefore, staffrecommends
denial of this variance request to allow a two year time extension (until October 2, 2004) for the
Baltic Place Subdivision.
Denial of this variance will cause the Baltic Place Subdivision to remain null and void as
required by MCC 12-3-6A. A new Preliminary Plat or other appropriate application will need to
be submitted to the city for approval prior to the development of this property in the future.
VAR-03_002
MAYOR
ROBERT D. CORRIE
COUNCIL MEMBERS
WILLIAM L.M. NAIl Y
KEITH BIRD
TAMMY DE WEERD
CHERIE MCCANDLESS
RURAL FIRE COMMISSIONERS
RlCHARD GREENE
TERR Y LEIGHTON
STEVE ELLIOTT
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BILL JOHNSON
540 East Franklin Road
Meridian, lD 83642
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TO: Mayor, City Council & Meridian Planning & Zoning Commission 1 Clerk Otij:
FROM: Joseph Silva, Deputy Chief, Fire Prevention
SUBJECT: Joint School District #2-2170 West Franklin Rd. V AR 02-015, CUP 02-046
The following will be the requirements and/or concerns to provide minimum levels of fire
protection for the proposed project:
1. The Meridian Fire Department has no objection to the request for a variance to
exceed the 450' foot maximum block length to 755' for the Subdivision.
2. The phasing plan may require that any roadway greater than 150' in length
that is not provided with an outlet shall be required to have a turn around.
3. That a fire-flow consistent with Appendix III-A of the Uniform Fire Code be
provided to service the entire project. Fire hydrants shall be placed an average of
400' apart. 1997 UFC Appendix III-A Provide one additional fire hydrant next to
the Administration Building.
4. It would be recommended that the project road system be interconnected with the
Marcon Project to provide secondary access for both developments.
5. Provide detail of the Fire Truck tumarolUld on the SE comer ofthe project.
6. It is requested that the project be addressed off the future road, rather than West
Franklin Rd.
February 5, 2003
RECEIVED
FEB 05 2003
CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY CLERK OFFI(;F
Mayor Robert Conie
City Council Members
33 E. Idaho
Meridian, ID 83642
Dear Mayor Corrie and Members of aty Council,
On behalf of my parents, Wilbur and Eula Calnon, who reside at 2155 W. Franklin Road, I am
writing this letter to express their concern over certain aspects of the School District Bus Facility
proposed to be developed across Franklin Road from their property. {)os you may be aware, the
80 acres south of the proposed development has been in the Calnon family since around 1918.
My parents owned three acres where they built and operated Calnon Floral for forty years. My
uncle, a retired county extension agent, owned seventy-seven acres where he farmed and
raised sheep. When they retired in 1981, it was the wish of my parents to continue to live on
their land rather than to sell the floral operation to someone else and move.
While they understand that the property to the north is designated "light industrial," they
express the following concerns with the current proposal:
1. TRAFFIC: This is currently a two-lane, 50 mph road. Adding 200 buses (currently) and up
to 350 (maximum) ~ the cars which the bus drivers will drive to the bus facility will
overload Franklin Road between Linder and Ten Mlle. At the Planning and Zoning meeting,
developers stated they "hoped" for a traffic light, but were told. they were too close to the
Under/Franklin intersection. "Hoping" for someone else to fix the problem is not good
enough! At a minimum, turn lanes and a lower speed limit are needed! Without those
basics, traffic (which currently backs up at the Franklin/Ten Mile four-way stop during the
morning and evening commute time) will become impossible! We have reviewed ACHD
proposed plans, and we are not seeing improvements to this part of Franklin Road listed for
any year. Does the City Council have information that we don't?
Developers should be required to, minimally, add a turn lane into the property
for west-bound buses. The s~ limit should also be lowered to 35 mph.
2. PEDESTRIAN SAFETY: It is our understanding that the developer is asking for an
exception to requirements regarding landscaping and sidewalks until a later time when the
remaining part of the property Is developed. It does not make sense to make these
exceptions. What if the remaining part of the property isn't develOped for ten years?
Developers of property to the east have completed sidewalks and landscaping, and
developers of property to the west will be required to do the same. It creates danger to
pedestrians to allow the property In the middle to not comply with sidewalks.
Developers should be required to comply with sidewalk and landscaping
requirements at this time.
3. IMPACT OF THE EXISTING NEIGHBORHOOD. Granted, the existing neighborhood is
not that big. However, my parents are still very concerned about being able to get in and
out of their driveway during the hours of operation. My father recently gave up driving; my
mother drives, but not after dark. It is their hope that the current access road and the
secondary access road will not line up with their driveway. The thought of my 82-year.old
mother trying to get out onto the highway to go grocery shopping amidst 200 buses going
in and out of the property across the road is a concern to my parents, my siblings, and
myself.
The ~oper should, when placing the secondary access road, take into
consideration the position of the driveways of the neighbors.
Thank you for the work you do as our city grows and develops!
Sincerely,
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Irma Calnon Atkinson
1124 N. UghtningPlace
Meridian, ID 83642
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Re: PROPOSED TRANSPORTATION FACILITY - FRANKLIN ROAD
FOR JOINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO.2
(P & Z PUBLIC HEARING: CUP 02-046)
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FEB ~ 6 2003
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To William G. Berg Jr., City Clerk:
This letter is to notify the City of Meridian that the property located at 2170 W. Franklin Road, Meridian,
Idaho, has been posted as of Tuesday, February 3, 2003. The properly was considered and approved under
Planning & Zoning Department No. CUP-02-045 as a Transportation Facility for the Joint School District #2
in a I-L zone on 27.82 acres. The City Council hearing dale for this project is 02/11/03 @ 7:00 p.m.
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RECEIVED
JAN 29 2003
Sherry R. Huber, President
Susan S. Eastlake 1st Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
David E. Wynkoop, Commissioner
City of Meridian
t"'!fty m....k Office
318 Easl37th Street
Garden City 10 83714-6499
Phone (208) 387-6100
FAX (208) 387-6391
E-mail tellus@ACHD.ada.id.us
January 27,2003
TO:
Ronald Van Auker
3084 E. Lanark Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
SUBJECT:
MV AR02-0IS
Variance for cul-de-sac lengths
2170 West Franklin Road
On December 17, 2002 the Ada County Highway District Commissioners acted on MCUP02-046. The
conditions and requirements also apply to MV AR02-0l5.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact this office at (208) 387-6170.
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This application does not require Commission action and is approved at the staff level as of December 17,
2002. Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on December 13, 2002. Please refer to
Attachment 4 for appeal guidelines. Staff contact: Craig Hood, 387-6174, chood@achd.ada.id.us
File Numbers:
MCUP02-046, Bus Facility
Site address:
2170 W. Franklin Road, Meridian
Owner:
Ronald Van Auker
3084 E. Lanark Street
Meridian, ID 83642
Applicant:
Joint School District #2
911 Meridian Street
Meridian, ID 83642
Representative:
Michael Thomas
C/O Lombard-Conrad Architects
1221 Shoreline Lane
Boise, ID 83702
Application Information
The applicant is requesting conditional use approval from the City of Meridian to construct a bus facility with
an accessory 14,850 square foot service building and an 8,250 square foot administration building for the
Meridian School District. The site is located on the north side of Franklin Road approximately 1,1 OO-feet west
of Linder Road in Meridian.
Acreage:
Current Zoning:
Proposed square footage:
Existing square footage:
27.8-acres
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A. Findings of Fact
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 152 additional vehicle trips per day (10
existing) based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
2. Impact Fees: The impact fee rate from the fee tables for this use (Light Industrial) is $1,427 per
thousand square feet of gross building area, based on the impact fee ordinance in effect at this time.
NOTE: Schools are currently exempt from impact fees.
3. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
4. Site Information: The site is currently vacant. The City of Meridian has approved a variance to
perform a lot split on the existing 40-acre site. As a result of the lot split there is the subject site, 28-
acres and a 12-acre parcel that is anticipated to be a sanitary service facility in the future. The
applicant has discussed access locations with District staff and this report analyzes both of the
proposed access into the entire 40-acres. The subject application, MCUP02-046 is for the
transportation facility only.
5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
a. North: Railroad tracks/Single-family homes (Merrywood Subdivision)
b. South: Single-family home (future church site)
c. East: Industrial warehouses (Caferelli Subdivision)
d. West: Single-family home on approximately 15-acres zoned I-L
6.
Impacted Roadways:
Franklin Road:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification:
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
Nearest intersection:
Linder Road:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification:
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
Nearest intersection:
423-feet for subject parcel (816-feet for future sanitary service
facility)
Minor Arterial
8,591 east of Ten Mile Road on 4/3/02
LOS C or better
50 MPH
Linder Road, a signalized intersection
None
Minor Arterial
8,556 north of Franklin Road on 7/31/01
LOS C or better
35 MPH ?
Franklin Road, a signalized intersection
7. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
Franklin Road is currently improved with two lanes (no center turn lane) with no curb, gutter or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is sidewalk on Linder Road just to the east of the site abutting
Caferelli Subdivision.
8. Existing Right-of-Way
There is currently 60-feet of right-of-way (30-feet from centerline) for Franklin Road abutting the site.
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9. Existing Access to the Site
Access to this site is currently not delineated.
10. Site History
ACHD has not reviewed this site in the recent past.
11. Five Year Work Program
Franklin Road, Irom Meridian Road to Eagle Road, is currently in the Five Year Work Program lor
improvements in 2004. Linder Road, lrom Franklin Road to Ustick Road is currently in the Five Year
Work Program lor improvements in 2007.
12. Other Development in Area
In June 01 2000, ACHD reviewed and approved a 3-lot industrial subdivision on the northwest corner
01 Franklin Road and Linder Road. Calerelli Subdivision (previously approved as MSPR-24-99) was
granted an access to Franklin Road located approximately 21 O-Ieet east 01 the subject site's west
property line. The applicant 01 Calerelli Subdivision was also required to dedicate 48-leet 01 right-ol-
way lor Franklin Road and construct a 5-loot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the site.
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Right-ot-Way
District policy requires 96-leet 01 right-ol-way on arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-ot-way
allows lor the construction 01 a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-loot concrete detached sidewalks
and bike lanes.
Franklin Road is a 2-lane roadway within 60-feet of existing right-of-way. Franklin Road is not listed in
the adopted Capital Improvements Plan, therefore, impact fees cannot be used to purchase the right-
of-way abutting the site. General funds are not available for the purchase of this right-of-way. If the
applicant chooses to dedicate the right-of-way, ACHD will not provide compensation.
2. Sidewalk
District policy requires 5-loot wide (minimum) concrete sidewalk on all collector streets (7204.6.5).
Typically, sidewalk is constructed in its ultimate location 2-leet within the new ACHD right-ol-way. II
the applicant dedicates an additional 18-leet 01 right-ol-way then sidewalk can be construct in the
proper location. II the applicant chooses not to dedicate right-ol-way, then the sidewalk cannot be
constructed in the proper location. Therefore, the applicant has three options:
1. Dedicated an additional 18-feet of right-ol-way and construct a sidewalk on Franklin Road located
no closer than 41-feet from the centerline of the roadway OR
2. Construct a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk on Linder Road in an easement. The lace 01 sidewalk
shall be located a minimum of 41-feet trom centerline. OR
3. Do not dedicate or construct sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the site.
3. Access Points
District policy 7204.11.6 requires local streets on an arterial to be offset a minimum 01 300-leet from
each other. District policy (Figure 72-F4 (2)) requires driveways on an arterial road to be a minimum
of 220-leet (for lull access) and 150-leet (for right-in/right-out) from an uncontrolled or stop-controlled
intersection and policy (Figure 72-F5) also requires driveways on arterial streets with a speed limit of
50 MPH to be in alignment or offset a minimum of 265-leet from any other driveway.
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The applicant has approximately 1 ,240-feet of frontage and is proposing two access points onto
Franklin Road for the subject site. Staff has previously met with the applicant's representatives about
the location, design and construction of the proposed access points because they are anticipated to
be dedicated to the public in the future. The proposed western access point/future street is
approximately 400-feet east of the existing western property line (of the entire 40-acre parcel), and in
alignment with an existing driveway to a single-family home on the south side of Franklin Road. The
proposed eastern access pointffuture street is located near the west property line, approximately 780-
feet from the proposed western access point and approximately 250-feet from an existing driveway to
a single-family home on the south side of Franklin Road (future church site). The proposed access
points meet District policy and should be approved with this application. In accordance with District
policy, stub streets to the undeveloped parcels abutting this site (west) may be required upon review
of a future application for this site.
Graveled access points abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being
tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, the applicant should be required to pave
the access point(s) at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Franklin Road and
install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge
Street name and stop signs are required for roads. The signs may be ordered through the District at
the cost of $240. Verification of the correct. aooroved name of the road is reauired.
ACHD does not make any assurances that a private road that is a part of an 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(s) to ACHD:
. Dedicate a minimum of 54-feet of right-of-way for the road.
. Construct a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks on
each side of the street.
. Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements (contact District staff for more
information).
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. The applicant may construct a driveway/future street on the east property line, as proposed.
Pave the driveway/street a minimum of 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of
Franklin Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway
edge. If the roadway is to be dedicated to the public it should be constructed as a 40-foot
street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide sidewalks. In addition, the following
requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the driveway/street to ACHD:
. Dedicate a minimum of 54-feet of right-of-way for the road.
. Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements (contact District staff for
more information).
2. The applicant may construct a driveway/future street located approximately 400-feet east of
the west property line and approximately 780-feet from the eastern driveway, as proposed.
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Pave the driveway/street a minimum of 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of
Franklin Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway
edge. If the roadway is to be dedicated to the public it should be constructed as a 40-foot
street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide sidewalks. In addition, the following
requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the driveway/street to ACHD:
. Dedicate a minimum of 54-feet of right-of-way for the road.
. Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements (contact District staff for
more information).
3. Franklin Road, from Linder Road to Ten Mile Road, was overlayed in 2002. Utility street cuts
in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the
District. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file numbers) for further details.
4. If sidewalk is constructed on Franklin Road, the face of the sidewalk shall be located a
minimum of 41-feet from centerline. Provide an easement for any portion of the sidewalk on
Franklin Road that meanders outside of the right-of-way.
5. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with
Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
8. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. Existing
utilities damaged by the applicant shall be repaired by the applicant at no cost to ACHD. The
applicant shall be required to call DIGLlNE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to
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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.
9. 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.
10. 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 and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan (2)
3. Appeal Guidelines
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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.
Appeal Guidelines
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