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Sheny R. Huber, President 3t8 East 37th Street
Susan S. Eastlake, 1st Vice President Garden City ID 83714-8499
Dave Givens, 2nd Vice President Phone (208) 387-8100
David E. Wynkoop, Commissioner FAX (208) 387-6391
John S. Franden, Commissioner E-mail: tellus®ACHD.ada.id.us
April 17, 2003
To: Charlene Rokovitz gECEIVED
918 W. 3`~ Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642 APR 1 8 2003
Subject: Appeal of MCUP03-006/MRZ03-003 City of Meridian
Child care facility City Clerk Office
230 West Pine Avenue
On April 16, 2003, the Ada County Highway District Commission acted on an appeal for the above
referenced project. Commission action of April 16, 2003 was to deny the appeal. 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 208-387-6171.
Sincerely,
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JoyCCCCIIIe N~,ewton
Development Analyst
Right-of-way & Development Services
Planning Division
CC: Planning & Development project file
+e# •Meridian
Construction Services, Drainage, Utilities
Brandon Schmeckpeper
8810 Churchill
Boise, Idaho 83709
Merlyn Schmeckpeper
157 E. Ada Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Sunshine Academy Inc
Sharon O'Toole and Debbie & James Sheridan
230 West Pine Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Ada County Highway District
Right-of--Way & Development Department
Planning Review Division
This application requires Commission action because the staff is recommending a waiver of policy to not
construct curb, gutter and sidewalk abutting the development site and is scheduled to be on the consent
agenda on February 26, 2003 at 6:30 pm. Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on February
14, 2003. Please refer to the Attachment for appeal guidelines, Joyce Newton, 208-387-6171,
inewtonlcilachd.ada.id.us (revised March 25, 2003)
This application was scheduled on the Commission regular agenda on Apri! 16, 2003 at 12:00 (Noon) for an
appeal request of a neighbor. Commission action of April 16, 2003 was to deny the appeal.
File Numbers:
Site address:
Owner:
MCUP03-006/MRZ03-003/Child Care Facility (Sunshine Academy) REVISED
230 West Pine Avenue
Merlyn Schmeckpeper
157 E. Ada Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Brandon Schmeckpeper
8810 Churchill
Boise, Idaho 83709
Applicant/ Representative: Sunshine Academy Inc
Sharon O'Toole and Debbie & James Sheridian
230 W. Pine Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Application Information
The Ada County Highway District (ACRD) staff has received the above referenced application requesting
rezone and conditional use approval for a daycare facility. The site is located on the northeast comer of Pine
Avenue and 3'~ Street.
Acreage:
Current Zoning:
Proposed Zoning:
Existing Use:
Proposed Use:
Number of Children:
Existing square footage:
Vicinity Map
0.35
R-4 (Low Density Residential)
O-T (Old Town)
Single-Family Residential
Child Care Facility
30-Children
1,450
MCUP03-0061M RZ03.003
A. Findings of Fact
1. Trip Generation:
This development is estimated to generate 126 additional vehicle trips per day (10 existing) based on
the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
2. Impact Fees:
Day Care facilities do not pay impact fees based on the impact fee ordinance in effect at this time:
3. Traffic Impact Study:
This proposed development is estimated to generate less than 1,000-trips per day therefore a traffic
impact study was not required with this application.
4. Site Information:
There is an existing single-family dwelling with a detached garage.
5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
a. North: Residential/Elementary School
b. South: Residential
c. East: Residential/Commercial
d. West: Residential
6. Impacted Roadways
Pine Avenue:
Frontage: Approximately 120-feet
Functional Street Classification: Collector
Traffic count: West of Meridiah Road was 6,506 on 7/26/00
Level of Service: Better than "C"
Speed limit: 30-mph
W. 3ro Street:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification: Approximately 128-feet
Local
Traffic count:
Speed limit: No count available
25-mph
Allev:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification: Approximately 128-feet
Local
Traffic count: No count available
7.
Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
Pine Avenue has 2-travel lanes with curb, gutter and sidewalk abutting the site.
3rd street has 2-travel lanes with no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. 3`d Street currently a
"dead end" with no access to the elementary school to the north of the development site.
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The alley is not paved and "dead ends" with no access to the elementary school to the north of the
development site.
$• Existing Right-of-Way
Pine Avenue has 70-feet of existing right-of--way (40-feet from centerline).
3rd Street has (i0.feet of existing right-of--way (30-feet from centerline).
The alley has 20-feet of right-of--way tapering to 15-feet at the Meridian School District's parcel to the
north of the development site.
g• Existing Access to the Site
The alley is located between the proposed development parcel and a residential parcel to the east.
The proposed development parcel is taking access from the alley, so is the residential parcel to the
north of the site.
10. Site History
District staff has not reviewed this site as an application or prepared a report in the past year.
11. Five Year Work Program
This location is not programmed into the District's current Capital Improvement Program and or Five
Year Work Program for reconstruction or any roadway improvements.
B. Findings for Consideration
1 • Right-of-Way
District policy requires 70-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.
District policy 7204.4.1 and Figure 72-F1A requires 50-feet of right-of--way on local streets. This right-
of-way allows for the construction of a 2-lane roadway with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalks.
2. Sidewalk
District policy requires 5-foot wide (minimum) concrete sidewalk on all collector streets (7204.6.5).
District policy requires 5-foot wide (minimum) concrete sidewalk on all local streets, except those in
rural developments with net densities of one dwelling unit per acre or less (7204.4.7),
Staff is recommend for a waiver of District policy 7204.4.1 and 7204.4.7 that requires the applicant to
construct curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on West 3"'. Street abutting
the parcel.
StaffAnalysis and Recommendation:
Staff is recommending a waiver for the construction of the curb, gutter and sidewalk abutting the site
on West 3`d Street for several reasons:
- West 3rd Street is a "dead end" street that is approximately one block in length with no chance
of extension. Staff does not foresee the remainder of the neighborhood changing or
redeveloping in the nearfuture.
- There is no current access to the Meridian Elementary School to the north of the proposed
development site. The school has constructed a fence around the playground of the school
and doses off any pedestrian or vehicular access from West 3`d Street.
- There is an irrigation head gate located just north of the intersection for Pine Avenue and West
3'd Street (on the east side of W. 3`d Street) and an irrigation ditch that cannot be relocated that
are in the way of the required improvements.
3`d Street, and the extens onlfromtthis~ocatton would ntertere with the abovehmentionedfhead
gate.
- There is curb, gutter and sidewalk on Pine Avenue that continues from the development site
north to the Meridian Elementary School located on 1$` Street and State Street (2-blocks to the
east of the proposed development site), providing pedestrian access from this site to the
school.
District policy 7203.6 requires the applicant of a proposed development to make improvements to
existing damaged sidewalk; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused
driveways with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation of pedestrian ramps; pavement
repairs; signs; traffic control devises; and other similar items in order to correct deficiencies or replace
deteriorated facilities.
3. Alleys
Access is allowed to and from a fully improved alley (District policy 7204.10.2). Parking shall be
designed so the minimum clear distance from the back of the parking stall to the opposite side of the
alley is 22-feet for perpendicular parking. An access to an alley shall be located a minimum of 25-feet
from the nearest public street.
District policy 7204.10.1 requires the dedication of additional right-of-way to obtain a minimum width
from the centerline of the alley of 8-feet for residential uses and 10-feet for all other uses.
District Policy 7204.10.1 states if the proposed development is not a single family detached residence
and it takes access from an alley, the developer will be required to pave the entire width of the right-
of-way from the nearest public street to and abutting the development.
District Policy 7204.10.3 states a minimum of back-of--curb radius of 15-feet is required at all alley
intersections. For the reconstruction of existing alleys, the back-of-curb radius may be less than 15-
feet when it is impractical to remove existing obstructions.
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C. Special recommendation to the Ada County Highway District from the City
of Meridian.
Upon discussion with the City of Meridian; staff was concerned about the alley being the only
ingress/egress for the site. The City of Meridian is requesting that the applicant obtain egress only
onto 3`d Street.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
Applicant is proposing to provide parking off the alley. The applicant is required to pave the entire
width of the alley to the nearest street and abutting the parcel. Parking which is entered from the alley
shall be designed so the minimum clear distance from the back of the parking stall to the opposite
side of the alley is 22-feet for perpendicular parking. An access to an alley shall be located a
minimum of 25-feet from the nearest public street. Parking in the alley is not allowed.
2. Reconstruct the alley intersection with Pine Avehue. For the reconstruction of existing alleys, the
back-of-curb radius may be less than 15-feet when it is impractical to remove existing obstructions.
Work with District staff for the radius.
3. Construct a driveway on West 3rd Street located approximately 10-feet south of the north property line
for egress only. This location meets District policy and shall be approved with this application. In
accordance with District policy, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width of
25-feet and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of West 3`d Street.
4. The applicant shall be required to install a sign at the driveway indicating that this driveway is not an
entrance but an "exit only" onto West 3'd Street.
5. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
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 borne
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 ACRD 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 n:quired design changes.
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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. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant
shall be required to call DIGLINE (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 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.
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.
F. Conclusions of Law
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
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.
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 time.
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 returned 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.
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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