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Ada County Highway District
Sherry R. Huber, President
Susan S. Eastlake, 1st Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
David E. Wynkoop, Commissioner
John S. Frenden, Commissioner
318 East 37th Street
Garden City ID 83714-6499
Phone (208) 387-6100
FAX (208) 387-6391
E-mail: tellus@ACHD.ada.id.us
February 19. 2003
RECEIVED
To:
Centennial Development, llC
114 East Idaho Avenue #230
Meridian. Idaho 83642
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City of Meridian
City Clerk Offi"..
Subject:
Northbridge Subdivision / MAZ02-032/ MMI02-013/ MPP02-035
5-lots single-family residential subdivision
Ustick Road
On February 19. 2003, 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.
If you have any questions. please feel free to contact me at 208-387-6177.
Andrea N. Tuning
Principal Development nalyst
Right-of-way & Development Services
Planning Division
CC: Planning & Development Chron/project file
City of Meridian
Construction Services
Drainage
Utilities
Land Consultants
Shawn Nickel
52 North 2nd Street
Eagle, Idaho 83616
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. AOm Ada County Highway District
Right-of Way & Development Department
Planning Review Division
This application requires Commission action due to the fact that the site is located near the North Meridian
Planning area and will contribute traffic onto the roadways that were examined as a part of the North
Meridian Planning Area Study. This item was originally scheduled to be on the consent agenda on January
29, 2003 at 12:00 noon. The item was deferred for additional information and is scheduled on February 19,
2003 at 12:00 noon. Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on Friday January 17, 2003.
Please refer to the attachment for request for reconsideration guidelines. staff contact: Andrea N. Tuning,
208-387-6177, atuning@achd.ada.id.us
File Numbers:
Northbridge Subdivision / MPP02-032/ MAZ02-032/ MM102-013
355 West Ustick Road
Site address:
Owner:
John and leta Barton
355 West Ustick Road
Boise, Idaho 83642
Applicant:
Centennial Development, LLC
114 East Idaho Avenue, Suite 230
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Representative:
Land Consultants
Shawn Nickel
52 North 2nd Street
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Application Information
The applicant is requesting annexation, rezone and preliminary plat approval for a 5-lot residential
subdivision on 5.00-acres. The site is currently zoned RUT and is proposed to be zoned R-2. The site is
located on the south side of Ustick Road just east of Meridian Road.
Acreage:
Current Zoning:
Proposed Zoning:
Proposed buildable lots:
Proposed common lots:
5.00-acres
RUT
R-2
5-lots
4-lots
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A. Findings of Fact
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 40 additional vehicle trips per day (10
existing) based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
2. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of a building
permit. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is effect at that time.
3. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application. This site is
located near the North Meridian Planning area and will contribute traffic onto the roadways that were
examined as a part of the North Meridian Planning Area Study.
Executive Summary of the North Meridian Traffic Plan
The proposed 12-square mile study area between US 20/26 and Ustick Road and between
McDermott Road and Eagle Road (Sections 25-28, 33-36 ofT4N R1W and sections 29-32 ofT4N
R1E), is selected Ada County Highway District (ACHD) for anticipated development build out. The
following are the principal findings and recommendations of the study:
. By the year 2020 the study area is anticipated to develop an additional 17,599 dwelling units,
2,744,000 sq. ft of office buildings, 1,929,000 sq.ft. of retail buildings, 12 elementary schools, 2
senior high schools, 2 junior high schools, 38,260 sq. ft of church buildings, and approximately 60
acres of park.
. The build out scenario of the study area is projected to generate an average daily traffic (ADT) of
276,764 vehicles per day (vpd), of which the peak hour traffic (PHT) will be 28,206 vehicles per
hour (vph). Out of these trips approximately 10% of the trips remain intemal within each section,
and 6% of the trips are pass-by trips.
. The distribution of the traffic from all of the study area sections indicate that approximately 30%
traffic directed towards south, 27% of the traffic directed towards east, 21 % of the traffic directed
towards west and north. The remaining 22% of the traffic is distributed within the study area.
. At build out, traffic on the arterials is expected to significantly increase (see Table 4).
. All of the arterial intersections in the stUdy area are currently operating at acceptable level of
service of 'C' or better.
. By the year 2020, the majority of study intersections are projected to meet the peak hour traffic
signal warrant.
. A proportionate share of the impacts of the individual sections at each of the study area arterial
intersections is summarized in Table 6.
. Several mid-mile intersections may warrant traffic signals due to the heavy left turn traffic volume.
. Chinden Boulevard is forecasted with 5-lane section in the study area. Right turns lanes may be
required at some access and arterial intersections.
. McMillan Road is forecasted with a 5-lane section east of Black Cat. McMillan Road is forecasted
with a 3-lane section west of Black Cat. At arterial intersections and at access intersections right
turns lanes may be necessary.
. Ustick Road is forecasted with a 5-lane section east of Black Cat. Ustick Road is forecasted with a
3-lane section west of Black Cat. At arterial intersections and at access intersections right turns
lanes may be necessary.
. Linder Road forecasted with a 5-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections and at
access intersections right turns lanes may be required.
. McDermott Road is forecasted with a 3.lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections and
at access intersections turn lanes may be required.
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. Black Cat Road is forecasted with a 3-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections right
tum lanes may be required.
. Ten Mile Road is forecasted with a 5-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections and at
access intersections turn lanes may be required.
. Meridian Road requires a 3-lane section north of McMillan and 5-lane section south of McMillan in
the study area. At arterial intersections right turn lanes may be required.
. Locust Grove Road requires a 3-lane section in the study area. At arterial intersections right turn
lanes may be required. At Ustick Road a 5-lane section is forecasted.
4. Site Information: The site is currently vacant.
5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
a. North: Meridian Park and single-family residential home (1.5-acres)
b. South: Sing/e-family residential (Salisbury Lane Subdivision, approximately .26-
acres)
c. East: Single-family residential (Strasser Farms Subdivision, approximately 5-acres to
6-acres
d. West: Single-family residential (1-acreto 3-acres)
Impacted Roadways
Meridian Road:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification:
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
Nearest intersection:
6.
Ustick Road:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification:
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
Nearest intersection:
None
Minor Arterial
North of Ustick Road was 4,156 on 8-2-00
Currently better than "C'
50 MPH
Ustick Road is a four-way stop-controlled intersection
90-feet
Minor Arterial
West of Locust Grove Road was 6,510 on 6-20-01
Currently better than "C"
35 MPH
Meridian Road is a four-way stop-controlled intersection
7. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
Meridian Road is currently improved with two traffic lanes (24-feet of pavement) with no curb. gutter
or sidewalk.
Ustick Road is currently improved with two traffic lanes (24-feet of pavement) with no curb, gutter or
sidewalk.
8. Existing Right-of-Way
There is currently 50-feet of right-of-way (25-feet from centerline) for Ustick Road
There is currently 50-feet of right-of-way (25-feet from centerline) for Meridian Road.
9. Site History
The District has not previously reviewed an application for this site.
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10. Five Year Work Program/Capitallmprovement Program
There are no projects that area scheduled within the District's Five Year Work Program.
Ustick Road {west of Meridian Road} is not included in the current CIP.
11. Other Development in Area
Staff has recently been receiving large amounts of inquiries from developers in the northwest
Meridian area. Many developers are prepared to plat entire section-miles, and have site plans
developed. The preliminary plans generally include upwards of 700 to gOO residential lots, schools,
office/commercial lots, and city and neighborhood parks.
Due to the large number of inquiries and submitted development applications in this area, staff and
the development community realized that the potential for development in this area is extreme and
the traffic impact studies that each individual developer was submitting did not include the major
surrounding developments that are "in the works". If staff examines each development individually,
the roadway system appears adequate, but when staff begins to add in a second or third large-scale
development, the traffic capacities of the surrounding roadways reach their 2020 planning
thresholds.
Based on development patterns in this area, and the concern surrounding the abutting roadways,
ACHD hired Washington Group to conduct a traffic impact study of the northwestern Meridian area
from Ustick Road to Chinden Boulevard, and from Meridian Road to one-half mile west of Black Cat
Road.
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Rlght-of.Way
District policy requires 7a-feet of right-of-way on collector roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-
way width allows for the construction of a 3-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot wide detached
sidewalks and bike lanes.
Due to changes to the CIP and Impact Fee Ordinance, the District can only acquire right-of-way on
roadways that are included in the Five Year Work Program and/or the Capital Improvement Program.
Ustick Road is not listed in the Five Year Work Program or the Capital Improvement Program,
therefore impact fees cannot be used to purchase right-of-way abutting the site. If the applicant
chooses to dedicate additional right-of-way, the applicant may do so without compensation.
2. Sidewalk
District policy requires 5-foot wide (minimum) concrete sidewalk on all collector streets (7204.6.5).
Typically sidewalk is constructed in its ultimate location, 2-feet within the ultimate right-of-way. If the
applicant dedicates an additional 23-feet of right-of-way, the sidewalk can be constructed in its
ultimate location. If the applicant chooses not to dedicate right-of-way the sidewalk cannot be
constructed in its ultimate location. Due to the fact that the ultimate right-of-way on Ustick Road has
not been acquired and the roadway is not in the current Capital Improvement Program, the applicant
has three options:
Dedicate an additional 23-feet of right-of-way and construct a sidewalk on Ustick Road a minimum of
41.feet from the centerline of the roadway
OR
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Do not dedicate any additional right-of-way on Ustick Road and construct 5-foot (minimum) wide
concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road with an easement provided to the District. The sidewalk shall be
located a minimum of 41-feet from centerline.
OR
Do not dedicate or construct sidewalk on Ustick Road.
3. Private Road
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.
District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial roadways with a speed limit of
35 to align or offset a minimum of 150-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Graveled private roads abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being
tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, if the City of Meridian approves the
private road, the applicant should be reqUired to pave the roadway a minimum of 24-feet wide and at
least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Ustick Road and install pavement tapers
with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge. The applicant should provide a plan showing
how the private road grade meets the public road. District Policy requires a design approach speed
of 20 MPH and a maximum intersection approach grade of 2% for at least 40-feet.
Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. 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 the private road that is a part of this application will be
accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign and
reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership and
maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to ACHD:
. Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
. A stub street may be required
. Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
The applicant should provide the District with a copy of a recorded access easement among the
parcels for use of the private road for access to the public street prior to final plat approval.
The applicant is proposing to construct a private road, Northbridge Lane, to intersect Ustick Road
approximately 15-feet west of the east property line. The proposed private road will be located 1,110-
feet west of Meridian Road. This roadway location meets District policy.
The applicant should construct Northbridge Lane to intersect Ustick Road approximately 15-feet west
of the east property line, as proposed. The applicant should pave the roadway a minimum of 24-feet
wide and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Ustick Road and install
pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge. The applicant should also
provide the District with a copy of a recorded access easement among the parcels for use of the
private road for access to the public street prior to final plat approval.
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4. Other Access
Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to Ustick
Road is prohibited.
C. Notification to the Applicant and the City of Meridian
If the applicant chooses to construct Northbridge Lane as a public roadway, the District will consider
the roadway if:
. The applicant agrees to stub to the west property line
. The applicant can obtain the Department of Environmental Quality's approval for Best Management
Practice of storm water treatment
AND
. The applicant agrees to some fonn of agreement regarding the maintenance of the drainage swale through:
. A note on the final plat
. The maintenance of the drainage swale be noted within the subdivision's CC&R's
. A deed restriction
. By placing the swale between the concrete ribbon and the sidewalk.
· Or some combination of the above alternatives.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Dedicate an additional 23-feet of right-of-way and construct a sidewalk on Ustick Road a minimum of
41-feet from the centerline of the roadway
OR
Do not dedicate any additional right-of-way on Ustick Road and construct 5-foot (minimum) wide
concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road with an easement provided to the District. The sidewalk shall be
located a minimum of 41-feet from centerline.
OR
Do not dedicate or construct sidewalk on Ustick Road.
2. Construct Northbridge Lane to intersect Ustick Road approximately 15-feet west of the east property
line, as proposed.
3. Pave the roadway a minimum of 24-feet wide and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of Ustick Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing roadway
edge.
4. Prevent all storm water created by the private road from entering the public right-of-way.
5. Provide the District with a copy of a recorded access easement among the parcels for use of the
private road for access to the public street prior to final plat approval.
6. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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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 bome
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. 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 details.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with
Ordinance #197, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. 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
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.
10. 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 applicanfs 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.
11. 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.
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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
3. Appeal Guidelines
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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
1. Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD staff
or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request
reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action previously
requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and materially carried
out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties.
a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for reconsideration,
but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on by all Commissioners
present.
If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a
certain lime.
b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no later
than 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular meeting following
the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of the request,
the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next scheduled
regular Commission meeting.
c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth new
facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that has
developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information establishing an error of fact or
law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at the meeting.
d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it
occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be retumed to ACHD
staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which the matter
is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter at a meeting
where the agenda notice so provides.
e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action,
interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the
President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take
any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable.
f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover
administrative costs, as established by the Commission.
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Vicinity Map
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