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February 29, 2008
To: D.T. Campbell Investments
3313 W. Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
Subject: Villas at Lochsa Falls
M PP-08-002/MAZ-08-002/MCU P-08-003
5555 N. Linder Road
Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1~ Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Rebecca VV. Arnold, Commissioner
On February 29, 2008, 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) 387-6174.
Right-of-Way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file,
City of Meridian,
Mason & Stanfield,
Place! Evelyn Grime
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MAR~~ 0 4 .2008
City of Meridian
City Clerk Oi'face
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us
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Project/File: Villas at Lochsa Falls This is a annexation, rezone, conditional use and pre plat
application for the development of 21 residential units on approximately 3 acres near
the Lochsa Falls Subdivision.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 5555 N. Liner Road
Staff Approval: February 29, 2008
Applicant: D.T. Campbell Investments
3313 W. Cherry Ln.
Meridian, ID 83642
Representative: Evelyn Grime
100 Main St. #201
Boise, ID 83702
Staff Contact: Coby Harrod
Phone: 387-6174
E-mail: charrodC~achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review: February 19, 2008
Application Information:
Acreage: 2.617
Current Zoning: RUT
Proposed Zoning: ~ R=15
Residential Units: 21
A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
1. Site Information: The site is currently occupied by single family unit and one out building.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North Sin le-famil residential R-4
South Tree Farm RUT
East Sin le-famil residential R-8
West Single-famil residential R-4
3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right-of-Way Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Linder Road is currently improved with 2/3 traffic lanes, and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting
the site. There is 56-feet of right-of-way existing for Liner Road (25 from centerline).
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• W. Cedar Grove is currently improved wifh 2 traffic lanes, and rolled curb, gutter and detached
4-foot sidewalk leading up to the site. There is 50-feet of right-of-way existing for W. Cedar
Grove.
4. Existing Access: There site is currently accessed by two driveways intersecting Linder Road.
5. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
6. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 113 (10 existing) additional vehicle trips
per day based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual,
residential condominium/townhouse land use designation.
7. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of any building
permits. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is
in effect at that time.
8. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of Speed
Classification Service* Limit
Linder Road ~ 370' Minor Arterial 9,163 south of Better 50 MPH
Chinden on than "C"
4/6/2006
Cedar Grove 30' Local NA NA 20 MPH
"Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane minor arterial roadway is "D" (14,000 VTD).
9.
Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Plan
The following are listed in the Capital Improvement Plan:
• Linder Road is scheduled to be widened to 5-lanes between 2013 and 2017.
• The Linder/Chinden intersection is scheduled to be widened with a signal modification
between 2018 and 2027. -
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Linder Road
Access Policy: District policy 7207.8 states that direct access to arterials and collectors is normally
restricted. The developer shall try to use combined access points. If the developer can show that the use
of a combined access point to a collector or arterial street is impractical, the District may consider direct
access points. Access points for proposed developments at intersections should be located as far from the
intersection as practical, and in no case closer than as illustrated on Figure 72-F4, unless a waiver for the
access point has been approved by the District Commission.
Right-of-Way and Street Section Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial
roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb,
gutter, 5-foot concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has not proposed any improvements to Linder Road abutting the
site. The applicant is requesting that an access remain at this site intersecting Linder Road.
Staff Comment/Recommendations: Linder Road is currently under construction and the project is
expected to be completed by July 2008. The project includes widening and signalizing the Linder/McMillan
intersection. The segment of Linder Road will be widened to 5-lanes, with curb, gutter and bike lanes, from
McMillan Road to Cayuse Creek. A signal will also be installed at the Linder/Cayuse Creek intersection.
ACHD has already purchased the right-of-way for this section. The applicant will is not required to make
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any improvements on Linder Road, as all frontage requirements will be constructed with this project.
Additionally, ACHD will provide a temporary access intersecting Linder Road with this project. The
applicant will be required to close the temporary access to Linder Road upon completion of the access to
the site via Cedar Grove
2. W. Cedar Grove
Applicant's proposal: The applicant is proposing to continue Cedar Grove, a stub street from the west,
into the site as a turnaround. The turnaround will be constructed with rolled curb and a 5-foot sidewalk
along the western portion of the turnaround, curb only along the southern portion abutting the south
property line, and with perpendicular parking along the northern portion. The turnaround will be one-way
directional traffic with a center island to direct the aforementioned traffic. The turnaround maintains a
minimum 24 to 29-feet travel lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: Due to the fact that the stub street was constructed in a location that
bisects two property lines, the design of the turnaround needed to provide adequate vehicular access to
the site but also allow future access to the southern parcel. Therefore, the applicant's proposal is approved
as proposed.
3. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy prohibits all trees in planters less than
6-feet in width. In addition to prohibiting trees in planters less than 6-feet in width, the policy requires a
minimum planter width of 6-feet for class II tress with the installation of root barriers on both sides of the
planter strip or a minimum planter width of 8-feet without the installation of a root barrier. The policy also
requires Class I and Class III trees to provide a minimum planter width of 10-feet.
4. Other Access
Linder Road is classified as a minor arterial. Other than the access specifically approved with this
application, direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the final plat.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Close the temporary access intersecting Linder Road to match the existing improvements including curb,
gutter, and sidewalk once the turnaround at Cedar Grove can be constructed. .
2. Construct a turnaround at the terminus Cedar- Grove with rolled curb and a 5-foot sidewalk along the
western portion of the turnaround, curb only along the southern portion abutting the south property line,
and with perpendicular parking along the northern portion. The turnaround will be one-way directional
traffic with a center island to direct said traffic. The turnaround must maintain a minimum of 24 to 29-feet
travel lane.
3. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of Aaaroval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or right-of-
way.
3. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne by the
developer.
4. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file number)
for details.
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5. Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy.
6. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the
District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details.
7. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy Manual,
ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD
Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare
and certify all improvement plans.
8. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or other
required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable requirements of
the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
10. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction. The assessed impact
fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time.
11. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The applicant at
no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to
call DIGLINE (1-811-34'2-1585) at least .two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACRD right-
of-way. The applicant shall contact ACRD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACRD conduits
(spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
12. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and signed
by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized representative of the Ada
County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of any
change from the Ada County Highway District.
13. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application, shall
require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal
restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises the Highway District of its
intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless awaiver/variance of said requirements or
other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.
E-. Conclusions- of Law
1. The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval are
satisfied.
2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an undue
burden on the existing vehicular transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the proposed
development.
Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordination
4. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines OR Appeal Guidelines
5. Development Process Checklist
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification to utilities of local highway and
road improvements, to help the utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already existing process.
1) Notification: Within five (5) working days upon notification of required right of way improvements
by Highway entities, developers shall provide written notification to the affected utility owners and
the Ada County Utility Coordinating Council (UCC). Notification shalt include but not be limited to,
project limits, scope of roadway improvements/project, anticipated construction dates, and any
portions critical to the right of way improvements and coordination of utilities.
2) Plan Review: The developer shall provide the highway entities and all utility owners with
preliminary project plans and schedule a plan review conference. Depending on the scale of utility
improvements, a plan review conference may not be necessary, as determined by the.utility
owners. Conference notification shall also be sent to the UCC. During the review meeting the
developer shall notify utilities of the status of right of way/easement acquisition necessary for their
project. At the plan review conference each company shall have the right to appeal, adjust and/or
negotiate with the developer on its own behalf. Each utility shall provide the developer with a letter
of review indicating the costs and time required for relocation of its facilities. Said letter of review is
to be provided within thirty calendar days after the date of the plan review conference.
3) Revisions: The developer is responsible to provide utilities with any revisions to preliminary plans.
Utilities may request an updated plan review meeting if revisions are made in the preliminary plans
which affect the utility relocation requirements. Utilities shall have thirty days after receiving the
revisions to review and comment thereon.
4) Final Notification: The developer will provide highway entities, utility owners and the UCC with
. final notification of its intent to .proceed with right of way.improvements and include the anticipated
date work will commence. This notification shall indicate that the work to be performed shall be
pursuant to final approved plans by the highway entity. The developer shall schedule a
preconstruction meeting prior to right of way improvements. Utility relocation activity shall be
completed within the times established during the preconstruction meeting, unless otherwise
agreed upon.
Notification to the Ada County UCC can be sent to: 50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit iducc.com
for a-mail notification information.
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Development Process Checklist
®Submit a development application to a City or to the County
The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
®The ACRD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Division will do one of the following:
^Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time.
^Send a "Comply With" letter to the applicant stating that if the development is within a platted subdivision or part
of a previous development application and that the site specific requirements from the previous development also
apply to this development application.
Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and evaluating
the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
^Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
^The Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports.
^For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter:
• The applicant should submit two (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Division for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements required
by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee calculation.)
• The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of--way,
including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
^Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Zone)
^ Driveway or Property Approaches)
• Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval b_y
Development Services & Traffic Services). ~ There is a~ one week turnaround for this approval.
^ Working in the ACHD Right-of-Way
• Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Permit Application"
to ACHD Construction -Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50' or you are
placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
^ Sediment & Erosion Submittal
• At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACRD Construction -Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACRD Drainage
Division.
^ Idaho Power Company
• Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
^ Final Approval from Development Services
ACRD Construction -Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling aPre-Con.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of
the final decision made by the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS Manager did
not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all of the relevant facts presented,
made an error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and capriciously in the
interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be
charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days
from the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal
shall refer to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address
and telephone number and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall
include a written summary of the provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal
and/or the facts and law relied upon and shall include a written argument in support
of the appeal. The Commission shall not consider a notice of appeal that does not
comply with the provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The ROWDS Manager shall have ten (10) working days from the date
of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and may
during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also
consider and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply and
any modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant
prior to the Commission hearing on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the
appeal will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular meeting
to be held within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of the
. ROWDS Manager's reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being
appealed, the notice of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at
least one (1) week prior to the hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm or
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision
being appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence
presented at the hearing..
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