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July 31, 2008
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Richard Kartchner
4325 N. Ten Mile Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
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Kartchner Engineering
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MCPA-08-006
Comprehensive Plan Amendment
4325 & 4315 N. Ten Mile Rd.
Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1~ Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Amold, Commissioner
On July 31, 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) 387-6177.
Sincerely,
Chelsee Kucera
Planning Intem
Right-of-Way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
City of Meridian
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:
Lead Agency:
Site address:
Staff Level
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Applicant:
Representative:
Staff Contact:
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Comprehensive plan amendment from mixed use waste-water treatment to office/
residential.
City of Meridian
4325 & 4315 N. Ten Mile
July 31, 2008
Richard Kartchner
4325 N. Ten Mile Rd.
Meridian, ID 83646
Kartchner Engineering
1500 W. Barrett Dr.
Meridian, ID 83642
Chelsee Kucera
Phone: 387-6177
E-mail: ckucera _achd.ada.id.us
Application Information:
Acreage: 10
Current Zoning: WWTP
Proposed Zoning: R-4 or R-2 8~ LO
Residential units: 15
Non-residential units: 4
Common Lots: 3
A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
1.
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Site Information: The site currently is occupied by two single family dwellings.
Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zonln
North Sin le-famil /a ricultural /Drawbrid a Sub RUT ~ R-2
South Sin le-famil / a ricultural RUT
East Galle Sub/ Brid etower Crossin Sub #2 R~4
West Agricultural RUT
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3. Existing Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Ten Mile Road is currently improved with two travel lanes and paved shoulders, no curb, gutter,
or sidewalk.
4. Existing Right-of--Way
• Ten Mile Road currently has 65-feet of right-of--way, 25-feet from centerline abutting the site
5. Existing Access: There is currently one private road (Elk Bulge) accessing Ten Mile Road.
6. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
7. Trip Generation: The applicant has proposed 15 single family dwelling lots and 4 office lots
with buildings at approximately 13,830 sq. feet per gross floor area. With
those proposed developments this project is estimated to generate 758
additional vehicle trips per day based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Generation Manual for single family dwelling and general office
use.
8. 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.
9. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
10. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification Traffic Count Level of
Service* Speed
Limit
Ten Mile Road 352' Minor Arterial 5,620 north of Better 50 MPH
Ustick Road on than "C"
9/19/2007
Belltower n/a Collector 973 west of Better 25 MPH
Drive Roadway Palladian Avenue than
on 10/9/2007 "C"
*Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane minor arterial roadway is "D" (14,000 VTD).
'Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane collector roadway is "D" (8,500 VTD).
11. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that
are currently in the Five Year Work Program. Ten Mile from Ustick to McMillan is scheduled in the
District's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) to be widened to 5 lanes in 2014 to 2018 years.
B. Findings for Consideration
Ten Mile Road
Right-of--Way 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.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy requires 7-foot wide attached (or 5-foot detached) concrete
sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
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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.
Successive Driveways Policy: District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or
arterial roadways with a speed limit of 50 to align or offset a minimum of 255-feet from any existing
or proposed driveway.
Applicants Proposal: The applicant has proposed to dedicate the additional right-of--way from
centerline to meet the required 48-feet. This right-of--way is for the future widening of Ten Mile
Road.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicants proposal meets District policy. The applicant
will be required to construct a 5-foot detached concrete sidewalk along Ten Mile Road located a
minimum of 41-feet from he center line of the roadway. The sidewalk should be constructed to tie
into the existing sidewalk that abuts the site on the north property line within Drawbridge
Subdivision.
2. Internal Roadway
Street Section Policy: District policy 72-F1A, allows local residential public roads with a 33-foot
street section with parking on both sides of the roadway, if the amount of vehicle trips per day on
the street does not exceed 1,000 and the appropriate fire department reviews and approves the
street section. The proposed density of development that will utilize the internal local residential
streets is anticipated to generate less than 1,000 vehicle trips per day.
Sidewalk Policy: 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).
Island Policy: District policy 7202.7 and 7207.5 require islands to be constructed a minimum of 4-
feet wide with a minimum area of 100-square feet and designed to safely channel traffic. The
roadway on either side of the traffic island should maintain a minimum of a 21-foot street section.
Residential Turnarounds Policy: District policy 7205.2.1 requires tumarounds to be constructed
to provide a minimum tuming radius of 45-feet. Landscape and parking islands may be constructed
in tumarounds if a minimum inside curb radius of 28-feet, and a minimum outside radius of 45-feet
are provided. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the tuming around of a standard
AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed a 33-foot street section internally. Sections of
this street section have been proposed with a 6-foot island and 21-feet street section on each side.
The applicant has proposed two residential tumarounds within the site.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The proposed 33-foot street section meets District Policy and
the applicant will be required to construct the street with curb, gutter, and a 5-foot wide (minimum)
concrete sidewalk. The proposed 21-foot street section with 6-foot islands meets district policy.
The turn around to the north of the property is approved and will be required to meet District Policy
for turnaround design. The second turn around to the west is not approved and will be required to
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be constructed as a stub street for connectivity. (see figure 3) The applicant will need to provide
written fire department approval for the use of the reduced street section.
3. Stub Streets
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7203.5.1 states that the street design in a proposed development
shall cause no undue hardship to adjoining property. An adequate and convenient access to
adjoining property for use in future development may be required. If a street ends at the
development boundary, it shall meet the requirements of sub section 7205, anon-continuous
streets.° District policy 7205.5 states that stub streets will be required to provide intra-neighborhood
circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with the
requirements described in Section 7204.5, 7204.6 and 7204.7, 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."
Applicant Proposal: The applicant has not proposed any stub streets with this application.
Staff Comment/ Recommendation: The applicant will be required to construct a stub street to the
west The stub street should be located to provide future connectivity and access to the 40 acre
undeveloped parcel to the west.
4. 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.
5. Other Access
Ten Mile Road is classified as minor arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically approved
with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
This application is for a comprehensive plan amendment only. Listed below are some of the
requirements the District may administer when it reviews this site with a formal development
application (additional policies maybe considered with a specific redevelopment application):
1. Dedicate additional right-of-way to meet the 48-feet from centerline along Ten Mile Road abutting
the site.
2. Construct a 5-foot detached concrete sidewalk along Ten Mile Road that ties in with existing
sidewalk to the north.
3. Construct a public street with a 33-foot street section including curb, gutter, and sidewalk. Provide
written fire department approval for the reduced street section.
4. Construct 6-foot wide islands and 21-feet street section on each side with curb, gutter, and
sidewalk as proposed.
5. Construct one turnaround to the west with a minimum turning radius of 45-feet. Landscape and
parking islands may be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum inside curb radius of 28-feet, and a
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minimum outside radius of 45-feet are provided. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the
turning around of a standard AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing.
6. Construct a stub street to the west located to provide future connectivity and access to the 40 acre
undeveloped parcel.
7. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
Staff recommends that the applicant and/or representative schedule apre-application meeting with
District Staff prior to design and submittal of a formal development application.
D. Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
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 ACRD 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 in accordance
with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
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 (1-800-342-1585) 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.
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
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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 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.
E. Conclusions of Law
The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval
are satisfied.
2. ACRD 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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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 ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Dlvislon 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 utilityr cuts.
^Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Constn~ction (Zone)
^ Driveway or Property Approach(s)
• Submit a "Driveway Approach Request' form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by
Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
^ Working in the ACHD Rlght~f-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 Certfied Plan Designer, if trench is >50' or you are
placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
^ Sediment 8 Erosion Submittal
• At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion 8~ Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certfied 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
ACHD Construction -Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling aPre-Con.
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Pu-pose: 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 shall 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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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 ACRD 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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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 carved 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 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 retumed to ACHD
staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which the
matter is to be retumed. 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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