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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2026-04-07 ACHD Revised on 4-7-2026 Alexis Pickering,President Miranda Gold,Vice-President ACHD Jim Hansen,Commissioner Kent Goldthorpe,Commissioner 'ar ww�m Dave McKinney,Commissioner Date: .;April April 7, 2026 REVISED To: Benjamin Semple, Rodney Evans + Partners, LLC Staff Contact: Matt Pak, Planner Project Description: Latitude Forty Three Trip Generation: The residential lots in this development are estimated to generate 718 vehicle trips per day, 74 vehicle trip per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 12th edition. Below are land uses and estimated trip generation rates for uses that may be included within the buildable commercial lot of this site.Trip Generation rates are based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 12th Edition. Use Average Daily Trips Average PM Peak Hour General Off ce Building 7.83 1.18 (per 1,000 sf) Small Off ce Building 14.39 2.16 (per 1,000 sf) Single Tenant Off ce 12.30 1.80 Building (per 1,000 sf) connecting you to more Ada County Highway District•3775 Adams Street•Garden City,ID•83714• PH 208387-6100•FX 345-7650•www.achdidaho.org McKinney,Alexis Pickering,President Miranda Gold,Vice-President Jim oner 10 ACHD Kent oner Mr Dave Commissioner Proposed Development Traffic Impact Study Meets All ACHD Policies Yes Requires Revisions to meet X No X ACHD Policies If yes, is mitigation required Area Roadway Level of ACHD Planned Service Improvements Do area roadways meet IFYWP X ACHD's LOS Planning Thresholds? CIP Yes X No Livable Street Performance Measures Area roads will meet ACHD's LOS Planning Thresholds in Pedestrian LTS 1 the future with planned Cyclist LTS 1 improvements? Yes No Is Transit Available? Yes X No connecting • • more Development Services Department 'ACHD connecting you to more Project/File: Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 REVISED This is an annexation with zoning from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to R-8 (Medium Density Residential), R-15 (Medium High-Density Residential) and C-N (Neighborhood Business District) and a preliminary plat application to allow for the development of a 91-lot subdivision consisting of 79 single-family lots, 11 common lots and 1 buildable commercial lot on 17.3 acres. On March 31, 2026 the applicant submitted a revised preliminary plat to the City of Meridian. This staff report has been updated to reflect those revisions. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: 675, 715 & 955 S Wells St Staff Approval: April 4,2025-April 7, 2026 Applicant: Benjamin Semple Rodney Evans + Partners, LLC 1450 W Bannock Street Boise, ID 83702 Staff Contact: Matt Pak Phone: 208-387-6171 E-mail: mpak(a)achdidaho.org Report Summary: ACHD Planned Improvements............................................2 Level of Service Planning Thresholds.................................2 A. Site Specific Conditions of Approval ............................3 B. Vicinity Map.................................................................5 C. Site Plan ......................................................................6 D. Findings for Consideration...........................................7 E. Policy.........................................................................14 F. Standard Conditions of Approval ...............................21 G. Conclusions of Law....................................................22 Request for Appeal of Staff Decision ................................23 1 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 ACHD Planned Improvements 1. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (FYP): • Bridge #1224 over Five Mile Creek on Wells Street is scheduled in the FYP to be replaced with a construction year yet to be determined. Level of Service Planning Thresholds 1. 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 ** Magic View Drive 712-feet Local 137 N/A Commercial ** Wells Street 1,575-feet Local N/A N/A Commercial ** Wells Circle 344-feet Local N/A N/A Commercial ** ACHD does not set level of service thresholds for local streets. 2. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts. • The average daily traffic count for Magic View Drive west of Wells Street was 2,162 on March 13, 2025. • There are no current traffic counts for Wells Street. • There are no current traffic counts for Wells Circle. 2 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 A. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Improve Magic View Drive as '/z of a 36-foot wide local commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter and a minimum 5-foot wide attached or detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. 2. Improve Wells Street abutting the site, excluding the 300-foot section depicted in red (150-feet north and south of Five Mile Creek), as '/2 of a 36-foot wide local commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter and a minimum 5-foot wide attached or detached concrete sidewalk, depicted in green (see image on Page 7, Finding 2.c.). 3. Provide a road trust deposit to ACHD for the proportionate share of the street improvements (pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk) and bridge improvements in the amount of $99,000 for the 300-foot section (150-feet north and south of Five Mile Creek) on Wells Street. 4. Improve Wells Circle as '/2 of a 36-foot wide commercial street section to include realignment of the centerline, pavement widening, vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the site. 5. Construct Equator Drive to intersect Wells Street, located 407-feet north of Wells Circle, as either a 36-foot wide collector street section with vertical curb, gutter, and an 8-foot wide landscape strip on both sides of the roadway with 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on the south side of the roadway and a 10-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on the north side of the roadway. OR as a 26-foot wide street section with vertical curb, gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape strip, and 10-foot wide multi-use pathways on both sides of the roadway. 6. Dedicate additional right-of-way at the Equator Drive and Wells Street intersection consistent with the single lane roundabout template, Attachment 1, to allow for the future construction of a single lane roundabout or signalization of the intersection as traffic conditions warrant. 7. Construct Gentry Avenue to intersect Wells Street, located 423-feet north of Equator Drive, as a 33-foot wide local street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within the existing unimproved ACHD right-of-way. 8. Construct five local internal streets, to offset a minimum of 125-feet from any other roadway, as 33- foot wide local street sections with rolled curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk. 9. Dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk on Magic View Drive, Wells Street, Wells Circle and internal streets, or for detached sidewalk, reduce the right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk. 10. Stub Equator Drive to the west, located 400-feet north of Wells Circle. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED OR WIDENED IN THE FUTURE". 11. Construct a paved, temporary cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of Equator Drive with a minimum turning radius of 50-feet. 12. Stub Gentry Avenue to the west, located 423-feet north of Equator Drive. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE". 13. Construct a 26-foot wide paved curb return type driveway on Equator Drive, located 150-feet west of Wells Street. 14. Construct a 25-foot wide, paved emergency access driveway from the site onto Magic View Drive, located 600-feet west of Wells Street(measured centerline-to-centerline). Restrict the driveway with bollards to emergency access only. Locate the bollards outside of the dedicated right-of-way for Magic View Drive. 3 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 15. Close the five existing driveways from the site onto Wells Street with curb, gutter, sidewalk and landscaping. 16. Construct a 26-foot wide paved curb return type driveway on Wells Circle, located 221-feet west of Wells Street. 17. 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. 18. 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. 19. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. 4 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 B. Vicinity Map tit_ ;� �.�� _ ��• � ��. Apt f1r• t � _ I J • � _ E _ nt,r,��.Y y y d _` E.B:Irtters 5 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 C. Site Plan !lo I r 0 L _qR, , I � l I I � I ` 11 I � j �,?` 1 L ' I � � I C- , 6 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 D. Findings for Consideration 1. Area Traffic Concerns After issuing ACHD's original staff report for the Latitude Forty Three subdivision in April of 2025, residents of the adjacent Woodbridge/Snorting Bull subdivision raised concerns during the City of Meridian's public hearing process regarding existing traffic conditions in the area/through their neighborhood and the potential traffic impact of the Latitude Forty Three development. Members of the Meridian City Council shared similar concerns at the hearing. The primary concern of all parties is existing and anticipated cut-through traffic between Eagle Road (SH-55) and Locust Grove Road through the Woodbridge/Snorting Bull subdivision via Magic View Drive, Woodhaven Avenue, Bowstring Street, Thornwood Way and Woodbridge Drive. There are concerns that the additional traffic generated by the proposed development will contribute to the cut-through traffic through the Woodbridge/Snorting Bull subdivision. ACHD has carried out numerous traffic investigations dating back to 2002. Most notably and recently, a request for traffic calming on Bowstring Street, Thornwood Way, Woodhaven Avenue and Woodbridge Drive was received in December of 2024. ACHD opened an investigation that found Bowstring Street and Woodhaven Avenue met ACHD's criteria for traffic calming. Thornwood Way and Woodbridge Avenue failed to meet criteria for traffic calming. As a result of the findings, ACHD sent mailers out to the impacted area residents for feedback to pursue a petition for traffic calming devices to be implemented on Bowstring Street and Woodhaven Avenue. However, the reporting party declined the option for a petition and requested to close the investigation. ACHD is aware of the issues associated with cut-through traffic in the Woodbridge/Snorting Bull subdivision is committed to working with the neighborhood and City of Meridian on reasonable solutions. 2. Magic View Drive a. Existing Conditions: Magic View Drive is improved with 2-travel lanes, 28-feet of pavement and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50 to 58-feet of right-of-way for Magic View Drive (26 to 29-feet from centerline). b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve Magic View Drive as '/2 of a 36- foot wide commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk, or for detached sidewalk, the applicant may reduce the right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk. 3. Wells Street a. Existing Conditions: Wells Street is improved with 2-travel lanes, 24 to 30-feet of pavement and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50 to 52-feet of right-of-way for Wells Street (23 to 30-feet from centerline). b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve Wells Street as '/2 of a 36-foot wide commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to improve Wells Street as '/2 of a 36-foot wide commercial street section meets District policy and should be approved. 7 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 However, Bridge#1224 over the Five �; ,i Mile Creek on Wells Street is m, 1 scheduled in the FYP to be replaced. r1 Therefore, the applicant should bey. , required to improve Wells Street _'fVj abutting the site, excluding the 300- '4- _ C. ti if foot section depicted in red (150-feet .,*: -: ,, north and south of Five Mile Creek), as '/2 of a 36-foot wide local 4 commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide .;<_ky t attached concrete sidewalk, as proposed. .. . The applicant should be required to provide a road trust deposit to ACHD ��. >�` for their proportionate share of the street improvements (pavement, curb, gutter and sidewalk) and bride " improvements in the amount of $99,000 for the 300-foot section (150-feet north and south of Five Mile Creek) on Wells Street, depicted in red. The applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk, or for detached sidewalk, the applicant may reduce the right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk. 4. Wells Circle a. Existing Conditions: Wells Circle is improved with 2-travel lanes, 30-feet of pavement and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50-feet of right-of-way for Wells Circle (30- feet from centerline). b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve Wells Circle as '/2 of a 36-foot wide commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. The improvements should include the re-alignment of the centerline. The applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk, or for detached sidewalk, the applicant may reduce the right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk. 8 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 5. Unimproved ACHD Right-of-Way a. Existing Conditions: There is 50-feet of right-of-way that is unopened/unimproved with an additional 88-feet of right-of-way at the terminus to allow for a cul-de-sac turnaround located approximately 867-feet south of Magic View Drive (measured centerline-to-centerline) abutting the site. The street and cul-de-sac are not constructed. The right-of-way is depicted in purple below. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Gentry Avenue within the unimproved ACHD right-of-way to be utilized as the entrance roadway to the residential portion of the site (see finding 5.c. for requirements of Gentry Avenue). The applicant is proposing to stub Gentry Avenue to the west before the terminus of the unimproved ACHD right-of-way (see finding 7.c. for comment on stub street). 1 E.GENTRYAVE, � r• .15� A14 I GP 4 c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct Gentry Avenue within the unimproved ACHD right-of-way meets District policy and should be approved. The cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of Gentry Circle cannot be constructed to District standards due to the right-of-way constraints. Additionally, the applicant does not have access or control of the adjacent parcel to dedicate the additional right-of-way necessary to construct the cul-de-sac to meet District policy which requires curb, gutter and 5-foot wide sidewalk with a minimum 50-foot radius 9 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 6. Equator Drive a. Existing Conditions: Equator Drive is not constructed within the site. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Equator Drive to intersect Wells Street as a 36-foot wide collector street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 8-foot wide landscape strips on both sides of the roadway with 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on the south side of the roadway and a 10-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on the north side of the roadway. c. Staff Comments: The City of Meridian has expressed the desire for an east/west collector to be planned in the area to provide an additional connection between Eagle Road (SH-55) and Locust Grove Road to provide additional connectivity and to reduce the cut-through traffic volume through the Woodbridge/Snorting Bull subdivision. The City of Meridian hired a consultant to identify potential new east/west collector roadway alignments in the vicinity of the site. From the findings of this study, the City of Meridian introduced their preferred general alignment of a future collector roadway to ACHD, which was prioritized to be added to the MSM. This amendment to the MSM was adopted on March 11, 2026. The MSM now shows a future commercial collector roadway to travel east/west between Eagle Road (SH-55) and Locust Grove Road, as shown below. Ada County " Resolution 2395-"Exhibit A"Master Street Map Amended Master Street Map wr - ` �unry lsgnxarolavlci(ACH]tlB-•"•va,.__.sLxvL 5 msPawrn Pl¢nnlrg.in AMPIe ere oI1M1e keys Tm: of Ne ACHE Transpoda4on ak laid Msa Im yrrtan PLsn M1e M1laster 5[Rel Map s a Imy tlmn..rtaM is int bindiny on IuMie Gxiunrssims. Franklin lu �sytrm lP.w ti.vnertl' MailrAMiek z vdsH ce..6 fre.ugsanq rnnp wni.l[ne.aaaV .�rmuCno mN+w dmpssradf —+wdersolM � --nw�a w..a ca••om rya,vnae.e --r..mef Pn'aeaa x:gsexme -popom wnsl llebe+ar.��l .vop..m uma mev mm.Ral —etyma I Mxmdmtrwlwrasaub4l 77 _ dm.r• rs.,�mr __M1.xm nmm,a xaymmom.• --a.w,m oe•• O un •me -rma.�.aa ore arya:a r, wa-Iaawr.a�.,�o.,aM1-I. -wIPrrnerM d n.+awars aenened as,raPosea edMelas aa.wRn m de.eloon,eM�... ovenana P I -R«.era lomoms.a m a�,M.a n ac�an� owvwm m�o-,:m d. Staff Recommendations: The applicant's proposal for Equator Drive meets District policy and the intent of the MSM and should be approved, as proposed. If the City of Meridian desires 10-foot wide multi-use pathways on the collector roadway, then Equator Drive may be constructed as a 26-foot wide street section with vertical curb, gutter, an 8-foot wide landscape strip and 10-foot wide multi-use pathways on both sides of the roadway. The applicant should construct either on-street bike lanes or multi-use pathways, not mixed facilities. 10 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 The applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk, or for detached sidewalk, the applicant may reduce the right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk. The applicant should be required to dedicate additional right-of-way at the Equator Drive and Wells Street intersection to allow for the future construction of a roundabout or signalization intersection. It is likely that traffic control may be needed in the future once the collector connection is constructed between Eagle Road (SH-55) and Locust Grove Road and traffic is increased on this corridor. The additional right-of-way dedication should be consistent with the single lane roundabout template, Attachment 1. 7. Internal Local Streets a. Existing Conditions: There are no local public streets within the site. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Gentry Avenue to intersect Wells Street as a 36-foot wide local commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within the existing unimproved ACHD right-of-way (see finding 4). The applicant is proposing to construct five local internal streets as 33-foot wide local street sections with rolled curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal for Gentry Avenue exceeds District policy and should not be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to construct Gentry Avenue as a 33-foot wide local street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the site. If detached sidewalk is constructed, a minimum 6-foot wide landscape strip should be provided, or if street trees are desired, then the applicant should provide an 8-foot wide landscape strip. The applicant's proposal to construct five local internal streets as 33-foot wide local street sections meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk, or for detached sidewalk, the applicant may reduce the right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk. 8. Roadway Offsets a. Existing Conditions: There are no local public streets within the site. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Equator Drive, a collector roadway, to intersect Wells Street, a local commercial roadway, located 407-feet north of Wells Circle (measured centerline-to-centerline). The applicant is proposing to construct Gentry Avenue, a local roadway, to intersect Wells Street, a local commercial roadway, located 423-feet north of the proposed Equator Drive (measured centerline-to-centerline). The applicant is proposing to construct five internal local streets within the residential portion of the site to offset a minimum of 125-feet from any other street (measured centerline-to- centerline). c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposals meet District policy and should be approved, as proposed. 9. Stub Streets a. Existing Conditions: There are no stub streets to or from the site. 11 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct one stub street to the west, Equator Drive, located 400-feet north of Wells Circle (measured centerline-to-centerline). The applicant is proposing to construct a stub street to the west, Gentry Avenue, located 423- feet north of the proposed Equator Drive (measured centerline-to-centerline). The applicant is proposing to stub Gentry Avenue before the terminus of the unimproved ACHD right-of-way (see finding 4). c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposals meet District policy and should be approved, as proposed. Consistent with District policy 7206.2.4.4, the applicant should be required to construct a temporary cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of Equator Drive, as the roadway extends greater than 150-feet in length from the nearest intersection. The temporary turnaround should be paved and constructed to the same dimensional standards as a standard cul-de-sac turnaround with a minimum turning radius of 50-feet. The applicant should be required to install a sign at the terminus of Equator Drive stating that, "THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED OR WIDENED IN THE FUTURE". The applicant should be required to install a sign at the terminus of Gentry Avenue stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE". 10. Driveways 10.1 Equator Drive a. Existing Conditions: Equator Drive is not constructed within the site. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 26-foot wide paved curb return type driveway from the site onto Equator Drive, located 150-feet west of Wells Street(measured centerline-to-centerline). c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. 10.2 Magic View Drive a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing driveways from the site onto Magic View Drive. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 25-foot wide paved, emergency access driveway from the site onto Magic View Drive, located 600-feet west of Wells Street (measured centerline-to-centerline). The applicant is proposing to restrict the driveway to emergency access only with bollards. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to locate the bollards outside of the dedicated right-of-way for Magic View Drive. 10.3 Wells Street a. Existing Conditions: There are five existing driveways from the site onto Wells Street, located as follows (measured centerline-to-centerline): • One 27-foot wide unimproved driveway, located 126-feet south of Magic View Drive. • One 23-foot wide unimproved driveway, located 178-feet south of Magic View Drive. • One 22-foot wide unimproved driveway, located 269-feet south of Magic View Drive. 12 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 • One 11-foot wide paved driveway, located 825-feet south of Magic View Drive. • One 19-foot wide paved driveway, located 1,219-feet south of Magic View Drive. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the five existing driveways from the site onto Wells Street with curb, gutter, sidewalk and landscaping. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to close the five existing driveways meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. 10.4 Wells Circle a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing driveways from the site onto Wells Circle. b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 26-foot wide paved curb return type driveway from the site onto Wells Circle, located 221-feet west of Wells Street (measured centerline-to-centerline). c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. 13 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 E. Policy 1. Federal Accessibility Design Guidelines and Standards District policy 7203.1.1 states that developers shall follow the current version of the U.S. Access Board's Accessibility Guidelines for Pedestrian Facilities in the Public Right-of-Way(PROWAG), 36 CFR Part 1190, September 7, 2023; (Also see, https//www.access-board.gov/prowag and https//www.access-board.gov/files/prowag/planning-and-design-for-alternatives.pdf for additional information). 2. Minor Improvements Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing Highways adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These needed transportation facilities are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk and/or bike lane construction or replacement (with physical buffers if missing and needed); construction of transitional sidewalk segments; crosswalk construction or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; repair, replacement or expansion of curb extensions; replacement of unused driveways with curb, gutter, sidewalk, repair or addition of traffic calming or speed mitigation features; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs, motor vehicle, pedestrian and bicycle traffic control devices; and other similar items. The current version of PROWAG will determine the applicable accessibility requirements for alterations and elements added to existing streets. ACHD staff is responsible for identifying the minor improvements that would be proportionate to the size and complexity of the development. 3. Livable Street Performance Measures District policy 7203.8 states that ACHD has adopted performance measures (level of stress) for evaluating the experience of bicyclists and pedestrians. ACHD seeks to create a transportation network that serves all ages and abilities. Bike and pedestrian facilities built through development should achieve a bike and pedestrian level of traffic stress 1 or 2, with no new bike lane below a minimum of 5-feet. 4. Equator Drive 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. Improvements shall include transitional segments in accordance with ADA and the current version of PROWAG. 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. ACHD reserves the right to require bicycle and pedestrian facilities above those identified in the Livable Streets Design Guide and Master Street Map to ensure the safest facility possible based on current best practice. 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 or multi-use path and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-way width may be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk or multi-use path 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 47-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. If a multi-use path is determined to be the required treatment, the street section shall be reduced to 37-feet. If it is determined a continuous center left-turn lane is not appropriate and a path is installed, the street section may be reduced to 26-feet. 14 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 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. At the discretion of Traffic Engineering staff, adjustments may be made to the street section, including removal of the continuous center turn lanes or modification to lane widths, where no driveways or intersections are present or to ensure adequate space for pathways and buffers. Pedestrian Facilities: 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 8-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. Sidewalk constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a minimum of 7-feet wide. Alternatively, on roadways identified as low-stress bikeways in ACHD's Bike Master Plan, a minimum 10-foot wide multi-use path may be required in lieu of sidewalks. ACHD Development Review staff will be responsible for determining the required facility. The path shall be built 8-feet behind the back-of-curb as measured to the closest edge of the path. Street trees are encouraged between the pedestrian facility and the roadway when irrigation and maintenance will occur by the adjacent property owner or HOA through an approved license agreement. Vertical hardscape alternatives to street trees may be considered in the buffer space when street trees are not practicable. Pedestrian facilities should be parallel to the adjacent roadway. Pedestrian facilities will only be allowed to deviate from a straight line when authorized by Development Review staff to meet site specific conditions (i.e., street trees, utilities, etc.). Appropriate easements shall be provided if public sidewalks or multi-use paths are placed out of the 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 or multi-use path. Sidewalks shall either be located wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement. Curb ramps or blended transitions shall be provided to connect the pedestrian access route at each pedestrian street crossing in accordance with the current version of PROWAG. Provide detectable warning surface in accordance with the current version of PROWAG. 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. A new collector roadway was identified on the MSM with the street typology of Commercial Collector. The new collector roadway should travel east/west through the southern portion of the development and intersect Wells Street. The Commercial Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes, and on street parking, a 36-foot street section within 66-feet of right-of-way. 5. Internal Local Streets Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken to all of the adjacent streets. Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way widths for all local streets shall generally not be less than 47-feet wide and that the standard street section shall be 33-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). Standard Urban Local Street-33-foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy: District Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 33-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This street section shall include 15 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 47-feet of right-of-way. For the City of Kuna and City of Star: Unless otherwise approved by Kuna or Star, the standard street section shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 50-feet of right-of- way. Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.2.4 states that an existing street, or a street in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development shall be extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation of storm drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following: • Reduces vehicle miles traveled. • Increases pedestrian and bicycle connectivity. • Increases access for emergency services. • Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system. • Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries. • Promotes appropriate intra-neighborhood traffic circulation to schools, parks, neighborhood commercial centers, transit stops, etc. • Promotes orderly development. Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is required on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot frontage, in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some local jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks. The sidewalk may be placed next to the back-of-curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least 8- feet wide between the back-of-curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in accordance with the District's Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the parkway strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce the width of the parkway strip. 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. Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District policy 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to provide a minimum turning radius of 50-feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands may be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29-foot street section is constructed around the island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department for this design element. 16 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the written approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the development is located. Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided: • The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD. • The width of an island near an intersection is 12-feet maximum for a minimum distance of 150-feet. Beyond the 150-feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30-feet. • At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers. • The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if landscaping is to be placed within these medians. • The license agreement shall contain the District's requirements of the developer including, but not limited to, a"hold harmless" clause; requirements for maintenance by the developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions. • Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope away from the curb to prevent ponding. 6. Magic View Drive, Wells Street & Wells Circle Commercial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7208.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for improving all commercial street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken to all of the adjacent streets. Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7208.5 states that right-of-way widths for new commercial streets shall typically be 50 and 70-feet wide and that the standard street section will vary depending on the need for a center turn lane, bike lanes, volumes, percentage of truck traffic, and/or on-street parking. • A 36-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)will typically accommodate two travel lanes and on-street parking. • A 40-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)will typically accommodate two travel lanes and a center turn lane. • A 46-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb)will typically accommodate two travel lanes and a center turn lane and bike lanes. Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7208.2.4 states that an existing street, or a street in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development shall be extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation of storm drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following: • Reduces vehicle miles traveled. • Increases access for emergency services. • Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system. • Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries, water and sewer. • Promotes orderly development. 17 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7208.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to be constructed on both sides of all commercial streets. If a separated sidewalk is proposed, 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. 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. Half Street Policy: District Policy 7208.2.2 required improvements shall consist of pavement widening to one-half the required width, including curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk (minimum 5- feet), plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening beyond the centerline established for the street to provide an adequate roadway surface, with the pavement crowned at the ultimate centerline. A 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved side. 7. Roadway Offsets Collector Offset Policy: District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new signalized collector roadways intersecting minor arterials is one half-mile. District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new signalized collector roadways intersecting principal arterials is one half-mile. District policy 7206.4.2 states that the preferred spacing for new collectors intersecting existing collectors is % mile to allow for adequate signal spacing and alignment. District policy 7206.4.3 states that access is typically prohibited within the influence area of an existing or future roundabout intersection, which is generally considered the area from the intersection to the far end of the splitter islands. District policy 7206.4.5, states that the preferred spacing for a new local street intersecting a collector roadway to align or offset a minimum of 330-feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline). Local Offset Policy: District policy 7207.4.2, requires local roadways to align or provide a minimum offset of 125-feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline). District policy 7208.4.2, requires commercial roadways intersecting other local streets (residential, industrial or commercial) to provide a minimum offset of 125-feet from any other roadway or intersection (measured centerline to centerline). District policy 7209.4.2, requires industrial roadways intersecting other local streets (residential, industrial or commercial) to provide a minimum offset of 125-feet from any other roadway or intersection (measured centerline to centerline). 8. Stub Streets Stub Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.4.3 and 7207.2.4.3 states that stub streets will be required to provide circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with the requirements described in Section 7206.2.4.3 and 7207.2.4.3, except a temporary cul-de- sac will not be required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150-feet. A sign shall be installed at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE." or "THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED OR WIDENED IN THE FUTURE". In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions: 18 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 • A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an alternative storm drain system is approved by the District. • The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will remain free of obstructions. Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7206.2.4.4 and 7207.2.4.4 requires that the design and construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The temporary cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul- de-sac. The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions of the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance where a temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered by the easement and identified on the plat as a non-buildable lot until the street is extended. 9. Driveways 9.1 Equator Drive Access Policy: District Policy 7206.4.1 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. District Policy 7206.1 states that the primary function of a collector is to intercept traffic from the local street system and carry that traffic to the nearest arterial. A secondary function is to service adjacent property. Access will be limited or controlled. Collectors may also be designated at bicycle and bus routes. Driveway Location Policy (Stop Controlled Intersection): District policy 7206.4.4 requires driveways located on collector roadways near a STOP controlled intersection to be located outside of the area of influence; OR a minimum of 150-feet from the intersection, whichever is greater. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline of the driveway. Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1 requires driveways located on collector roadways with a speed limit of 25 MPH and daily traffic volumes less than 100 VTD to align or offset a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or proposed driveway. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7206.4.6 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or more)to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD)to a maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD. Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7206.4.6, 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 in accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7206.4.6. 9.2 Magic View Drive, Wells Street &Wells Circle Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7208.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to be located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the nearest local street intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector/arterial or arterial street intersection. 19 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 Successive Driveways: District Policy 7208.4.1 states that successive driveways away from an intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local street, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7208.4.3 restricts commercial driveways to a maximum width of 40-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities. Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7208.4.3, 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. Driveway Design Requirements: District policy 7208.4.3 states if an access point is to be gated, the gate or keypad (whichever is closer) shall be located a minimum of 50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided. 10. 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. 11. 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. 12. 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. 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. 20 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 F. Attachment 1 s o W `m R E d N II R o ¢ Rf LL C � J d Q1 � p1 U C_ I I I U I 1 NINON 6.6 1 +P� luu UU If wz �i�L ZS � an xs I I I I Jim 21 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 G. 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), Public Right-of-Way Accessibility Guidelines (PROWAG), ISPWC, or ACHD 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 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 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. H. 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. 22 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059 Request for Appeal of Staff Decision To request an appeal of a staff level decision, see District policy 7101.6.7 at https://www.achdidaho.org/home/showpublisheddocument/452/638243231708370000 Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action To request reconsideration of a Commission Action, see District policy 1006.11 at https://www.achdidaho.org/home/showpublisheddocument/452/638243231708370000 23 Latitude Forty Three / MPP24-0019 / H-2024-0059