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AvestlFred Meyers
North Locust Grove Neighbors
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Apri124, 1996
Berming Dirt & Landscape Funds for North Locust Grove Neighbors
In response to your letter of April 1, 1996 regarding the construction activity on
North Locust Grove, we, the Neighbors, would like to thank you for the designation
of landscape monies and your offer of delivering Berming dirt. This will certainly
help buffer some of the impact of the development across the street.
After receiving the April 1 letter, the Neighbors met as a group and discussed several
areas of concern. They are itemized as follows:
1. Distribution of Monies: Specific from the Neighbors, that are within the
Doris Subdivision, we feel that the properties adjacent to the Avest/Fred
Meyers complex should be treated equally in nature and all be given the same
dollar amount, as listed below:
Doris Subdivision -Landscape/Screening
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1560 Carol $2,000
1805 N. Locust Grove $2,000
1835 N. Locust Grove $2,000
1875 N. Locust Grove $2,000
1915 N. Locust Grove $2,000
1975 N. Locust Grove $2,000
2. Berming Dirt: Due to the indecision between the City of Meridian and the
Ada County Highway District regarding the amount of frontage to be taken
when Locust Grove is widened, this poses an interesting problem on where
to place berms. After discussing this issue, the Neighbors defined the need
for more options regarding Berming dirt placement, the time of placement or
monies in lieu of berm dirt. Our requests are as follows:
- To those Neighbors who are ready for the berm dirt now, they should
receive this material in the near future.
- To those Neighbors who are unable to receive the berm dirt now, they
should have two options. The first option is to receive the berm dirt when the
exact amount of frontage to be taken is determined. The second option is to
receive monies in lieu of berm dirt. The monies must be set aside and placed
in a trust fund that the Neighbors control. If these monies aze forth coming,
they can be used only for berm dirt or the beautification of property. (The
reason for this option is because we do not know when or how North Locust
Grove will be affected when Ada County Highway District widens the west
side of the street and we do not want to have to reberm at a later date.)
The chart below lists address, exact dimension of property frontage, yards of
fill dirt and current fill dirt prices.
Proper Address a e Y s i Price*
1555 S. Carol Street 181 536.30 $4,644.36
1560 S. Carol Street 90.5 268.15 $2,322.18
1805 N. Locust Grove 90.5 268.15 $2,322.18
1835 N. Locust Grove 114 337.78 $2,925.17
1875 N. Locust Grove 114 337.78 $2,925.17
1915 N. Locust Grove 218 646.00 $5,594.36
1975 N. Locust Grove 218 646.00 $5,594.36
(Formula: Length x 20' Wide x 4' High Divided by 27 Cubic Ft.)
*$8.66 was calculated as price per yard delivered by local source.
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ProP~ Address
1555 S. Carol Street
1560 S. Carol Street
1805 N. Locust Grove
1835 N. Locust Grove
1875 N. Locust Grove
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Adrian Mansayon
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Mary Z. Cahoon
1915 N. Locust Grove
1975 N. Locust Grove
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Spokesperson for the Locust Grove Neighbors is:
Gary Frodsham (208)888-5353
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JAMES E. BRUCE, President
SHERRY R. HUBER, Vice President
SUSAN S. EASTLAKE, Secretary
Mr. Gary D. Smith, P.E., City Engineer
33 E. Idaho
Meridian, ID 83642
Re: Locust Grove Road Design
Dear Gary:
February 13, 1996
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ACRD staff has reviewed your request to extend the five lane section of the proposed street
improvements further north of the "loop road" into the Fred Meyer/Avest complex at Locust
Grove and Fairview. Although the revision would provide some additional southbound storage
space for the loop road, we have determined that it would not be cost/time effective to make the
change at this time for the following reasons:
1. The extension could only be about 100-feet in length anyway, because of conflict with
the drop right-turn lane for Oakcrest Drive. The taper cannot end further north than the
south end of the transition into the right-turn lane for safety reasons.
2. The change would require additional right-of.--way on the west side of Locust Grove when
the west side is improved to match the improvements on the east side. This would cause
a greater impact the residences on the west side of Locust Grove than the present design.
3. The revision would require changing the plans at a time when the project is going out to
bid and possibly delay the completion until after the opening of the Fred Meyer Store. It
is unfortunate that the City did not make this suggestion earlier.
4. The delay and costs of the change are not balanced by its limited benefit.
We appreciate the input from the City and welcome your future comments on other projects as
they are forthcoming.
;es Supervisor
cc: Chron.
Project File
Engineering Services
Traffic Services
ada county highway district
318 East 37th • Boise, Idaho 83714-6499 • Phone (208) 345-7680
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February 9, 1996
Gary Smith
City Engineer
City of Meridian
33 E. Idaho Ave.
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: Locust Grove Road Lnprovements
Dear Gary:
DOBIE ENGINEERING, INC.
777 Hearthstone Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
(208)345-3290
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On behalf of Fred Meyer, Inc., I prepared this report to assist the City of Meridian in evaluating
options for the improvement of Locust Grove Road.
Existing Road Improvements
- The improved portion of Locust Grove Road north of the Fred Meyer site has been
constructed to a 52 ft. wide urban traffic section with curb, gutter, sidewalks and
landscape buffers within a 70 ft. wide right-of--way. This portion is currently striped as a
two lane roadway.
- Average daily traffic volumes are approximately 3,000 vpd north of Fairview Ave.
- Adjacent to the Fred Meyer site Locust Grove Road has a three lane rural roadway
section and a 60 ft. right-of--way.
Development Approval Conditions
The Fred MeyerlAvest project was approved subject to development conditions established by
both the City of Meridian and ACHD. A comparison of the conditions for improving Locust
Grove Road follows:
1. Locust Grove Road Improvements
ACRD #3
Construct curb, gutter, 7-foot sidewalk (5-foot wide if detached from the curb) and
match paving on Locust Grove Road abutting parcel and connecting with existing
improvements to the north. Improvements shall be constructed to a 62-foot
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DOBIE ENGINEERING, INC.
777 Hearthstone Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
(208)345-3290
back-to-back street section. Coordinate street section with Traffic Services. The
developer will be reimbursed for the costs of these improvements (except sidewalk)
from available impact fee revenue in this benefit zone. A written request for
reimbursement is required prior to beginning the improvements.
MERIDIAN (f)
Curb, Gutter and Sidewalk -Locust Grave Road At the time of the construction of the
initial building constructed on the subject property, construct curb, gutter, aseven-foot
(7') concrete sidewalk and match paving in the public right-of--way of Locust Grove
Road along the subject property adjacent to the west boundary and continuing through
the residential property to the north ("Locust~Grove CG&S"). The Locust Grove
CG&S shall be constructed in accordance with the standards and specifications of
ACHD in effect at the time of construction.
2. Right-of--Way -Locust Grove Road
ACRD #2
Dedicate 45-feet ofright-of--way from the centerline of Locust Grove Road abutting
parcel. The owner will be compensated for additional right-of--way from available
impact fee revenues in this benefit zone.
MERIDIAN (h)
Dedication/Sale of Additional Right-of--Way -Locust Grove Road. Dedicate or sell land
adjacent to the existing east right-of--way line of Locust Grove Road required to meet
ACHD's requirement for aforty-five-foot (45') right-of--way from the centerline of
Locust Grove Road, including necessary bike lanes.
3. Additional Right-of--Way
ACHD
No requirement.
MERIDIAN (i)
Dedication of Additional Right-of--Way -Corner of Fairview Avenue and Locust Grove
Road. Dedicate atwenty-foot (20') by twenty-foot (20') triangle (or appropriate curve)
of land at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Locust Grove Road to keep the street
improvements within the public right-of--way.
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DOBIE ENGINEERING, INC.
777 Hearthstone Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
(208)345-3290
ACHD Road Improvement Program
The ACRD improvement program engineered by Quadrant Consultants includes the following:
- Construct 1/2 of a 71 ft. urban street section east of the centerline adjacent to the Fred
Meyer site. (A fix1171 ft. section will accommodate 5 traffic lanes plus 2 bike lanes.)
- Do nothing to the 16.5 ft. asphalt mat west of the centerline.
- Stripe the resulting 52 ft. wide roadway with 4 traffic lanes (no bike lanes).
- Taper the east edge of the road to match the existing section at Oak Crest Drive. (See
Figure A -ACRD Improvements.)
Transportation Planning
- The Meridian Comprehensive Plan calls for a S lane section with bike lanes on Locust
Grove Road north of Fairview Avenue.
- The ACRD Capital Improvements Plan includes Locust Grove Road and allows a 5
lane section with bike lanes to be financed with road impact fee funds, if available.
- The APA/ACHD Transportation Improvement Pdan (TIP FY 1995-2000) includes the
reconstruction of Locust Grove Road between Fairview and Ustick. No width or lane
configuration is specified in that plan.
- The current ACRD Annual Budget allocates $980,000 for improvements to Locust
Grove Road (between Fairview and Ustick) in fiscal years 1996 through 2000.
- The Ridge to Rivers Pathway Plan designates this portion. of Locust Grove Road for
on-street bike lanes.
- The APA Regional Transportation Plan includes the reconstruction of Locust Grove
Road. No width is specified.
- The APA Transportation Planning Model projects a future traffic volume of 6000 vpd
on Locust Grove Road through the year 2015. South of Carol Street projected
volumes should reach 11,000 vpd at full buildout of the Fred Meyer/Avest project.
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DOBIE ENGINEERING, INC.
777 Hearthstone Dr.
Boise, ID 83702
(208)345-3290
Recommendations
1. Construct a continuous 3 lane section between Ustick Road and Fairview Avenue with
bike lanes. See Figure B -Proposed Improvements.
2. Acquire the right-of--way fora 5 lane future road section (90 ft. r/w) between Fred
Meyer and Oak Crest Drive and extend the curb line north of the Fred Meyer site. This
will provide a better transition and the needed width to accommodate bike lanes:
I hope this information will help the city in resolving these issues. Call me, if you have any
questions.
Sincerely,
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Patrick Dobie, P.E.
Dobie Engineering, Inc.
cc: Dave Husk, Fred Meyer
Ray Althaus, Fred Meyer
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ACHD IMPROVEMENTS
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VIA FAX: 887-4813
April 4, 1996
Mr. Will Berg
City Clerk
City Of Meridian
33. E. Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
DAKOTA
DEVELOPMENT
RL: AVEST Plaza - Fred Meyer Project
Dear Mr. Berg:
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APR - 8 iR96
CITY OF l~E~.~l~~ ~;I~
AVEST Limited Partnership would like to be placed on the agenda for
the April 16, 1996 City Council meeting to discuss the schedule for
completing the berming and- landscaping along the frontage of Lot #9
an Locust Grove Avenue at the AVEST Plaza/Fred Meyer project.
The presentation to the City Council would be to ask for relief in
completing the landscaping and irrigation system along this
frontage until after the opening of the Fred Meyer and the two
retail buildings on Lots 2 and 5.
Please advise if we can be placed on the April 16, 1996 City
Council meeting agenda to make this presentation.
Sincerely,
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Tom Bauwens
cc: R. Allen - AVEST
K. Weber - AVEST
S. Stiles - City Of Meridian P&Z
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