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John S. Franden, President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Vice President
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner
Dave Bivens, Commissioner
Carol A. McKee, Commissioner
May 15th 2007
RECEIVED
MAy,l 1 2007
Applicant:
Gene Strate
825 E. Pine Street
Meridian, 10 83642
City of Meridian
City Clerk Office
Representative:
Brian Hauff
Hauff & Associates
11787 W. Daniel
Boise, ID 83713
Subject:
MCUP07-011
12-condos
911 Pine Street
On May 15th 2007 the Ada County Highway District acted on your application for the above referenced
project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of approval and street
improvements, which are required with this application.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at 208-387-6187.
Sincerely,
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Andrew Mentzer
Planner I
Right-of-way & Development Services
CC: Project file, Construction Services, Utilities, City of Meridian
Ada County Highway District. 3775 Adams Street. Garden City, ID . 83714. PH 208 387 6100 · FX 345-7650 · www.achd.ada.id.us
Right-of Way & Development Services Department
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Project/File:
lead Agency:
Site address:
Staff level
Approval:
Applicant:
Representative:
Staff Contact:
Tech Review:
MCUP-07 -011
This is a conditional use permit application for the development of 12 multifamily
residential units on
approximately 1-acre.
City of Meridian
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911 E. Pine
May 15th 2007
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Gene Strate
825 E. Pine Street
Meridian, ID 83642
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Brian Hauff
Hauff & Associates
11787 W. Daniel
Boise, ID 83713
Andrew Mentzer
Phone: 387-6187
E-mail: amentzer@achd.ada.id.us
April 2ih 2007
Application Information:
Acreage: 1
Current Zoning: R-15
Residential Units: 12
A. Findinas of Fact
Existing Conditions
1. Site Information: The site is currently occupied by various rural residential structures,
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction land Use Zoning
North Vacant L-O
South Rural Residential R-1
East Rural Residential R-1
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I West
I Rural Residential
I R-1
3. Existing Roadway Improvements & Right-of-Way
Pine Street is currently improved with 2 travel lanes, paved shoulders, and no
curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. Pine Street currently has 50-feet of
right-of-way.
4. Existing Access: There is currently one rural approach to the site intersecting Pine Street
adjacent to the west property line.
5. Site History: This site has not been previously reviewed for a development application.
Development Impacts
1.
Trip Generation:
This development is estimated to generate approximately 60 additional
vehicle trips per day (10 existing) based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, residential townhouse/condominium land
use designation.
2,
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.
3.
Traffic Impact Study:
A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
4. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count level of Speed
Classification Service* Limit
Pine Street 150' Minor Arterial 4,808 east of Main Better 30 MPH
on 04/08/2003 than "C"
*Acceptable level of service for a 3 lane minor arterial is liD" (17,000 VTD).
5. 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 or in the Capital Improvements Plan.
B. Findinqs for Consideration
1 . Tree Planter Policy
Tree Planter Policy: The applicant should also comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim
Policy which 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.
2. Pine Street
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Right.of.Way Policy: ACHD is preserving for a 3-lane minor arterial section for Pine Street
abutting the site. This will require the applicant to dedicate 35-feet of right-of-way from the
centerline of Pine Street.
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 Proposal: The applicant is proposing to dedicate 48-feet of right-of-way from the
centerline of Pine Street; and construct a 5-foot concrete sidewalk at the back of the right-of-way
with this application.
Staff Recommendation: Staff has coordinated with the City of Meridian to determine the best
course of action regarding right-of-way preservation for Pine Street. Due to the future connection of
Pine Street from Eagle Road to Locust Grove Road, and projected increased traffic volumes, Staff
is recommending that right-of-way be preserved for 3-lanes with developments abutting this section
of Pine Street. Additionally, the sidewalk required with this development should be constructed on-
site (within an easement) to allow flexibility in future roadway design and lane configuration for Pine
Street. The applicant should be required to dedicate 35-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of
Pine Street; AND construct a 5-foot concrete sidewalk outside of the right-of-way, within an
easement abutting Pine Street.
3. Access/Private Street
Private Street Policy: District policy 7205.6, other jurisdictions 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.
Access Management Policy: District policy 7207.8 states that direct access to arterials and
collectors is normally restricted. The developer shall try to use combined access points. If the
developer can show that the use of a combined access point to a collector or arterial street is
impractical, the District may consider direct access points. Access points for proposed
developments at intersections should be located as far from the intersection as practical, and in no
case closer than as illustrated on Figure 72-F4, unless a waiver for the access point has been
approved by the District Commission.
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Access Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic
volumes over 1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial driveways will be
constructed as curb-cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type driveways with 15-
foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Gravel Tracking Policy: Graveled driveways abutting publiC streets create maintenance problems
due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9,1, the
applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site
beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting
the existing roadway edge.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a single private road to the site
intersecting Pine Street approximately 65-feet east of the west property line. The proposed private
street will provide future cross access to the parcel to the west via a stub.
Staff Recommendation: If the City of Meridian approves the private road (located approximately
65-feet east of the west property line), the applicant shall be required to pave the private roadway a
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minimum of 20 to 24-feet wide and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of
Pine Street and install pavement tapers with 15-foot curb radii abutting the existing roadway edge.
NOTE TO THE CITY OF MERIDIAN: Cross access to the adjacent parcel to the west should be
required with future development per ACHD's arterial access management policy.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Al!J)roval
1. Construct the proposed private road approximately 65-feet east of the west property line with 15-
foot pavement tapers, a minimum of 20 to 24-feet wide, paved its entire width, and at least 30-feet
beyond the edge of pavement of Pine Street.
2. Dedicate 35-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Pine Street; AND construct a 5-foot concrete
sidewalk outside of the right-of-way, within an easement abutting Pine Street.
3. 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.
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
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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. Appeal Guidelines
3. Development Process Checklist
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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 appea~ed, .identify the appellant by name, address andtelephQne
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_9_qml'l).i~nsk>D:__f.Q!!0~lng"Jhe he.~ring, ttle. Commission shall either affirm or
. .n_. _u._ 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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Development Process Checklist
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IRISubmit a development application to a City or to the County
IRlThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
IRlThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
IRlThe 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,
-- r&lWrite a staff-Le-vel-report analyzing the impacts of the developmenion 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.
DThe 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 one (1) set 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-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:
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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 IPca approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
o Final Approval from Development Services
ACHD Construction - Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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