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July 7, 2008
To: Meridian Library District
1362 W. Cherry Lane
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Subject: MRZ08-002
Library Parking Lot
1727 N. Leisure Lane
Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1~ Vice President
Dave Givens, 2nd Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Amold, Commissioner
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On July 7, 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) 387-6171.
Sincerely,
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Kristy Scovill
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Right-of-Way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
Utilities
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:
Date:
Lead Agency:
Site address:
M RZ-08-002
This application is for a rezone application for a parking lot on approximately . 55
acres.
July 7, 2008
City of Meridian
1727 N. Leisure Lane
Applicant: Meridian Library District
1362 W. Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Kristy Scovill
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: kscovill _achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review : July 1, 2008
Application Information:
Acreage: .55
Current Zoning: R-4
Proposed Zoning: L-O
Public Lots: 1
A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
1.
2.
Site Information: The site is currently vacant.
Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North Medium low-Densit Residential District R-4
South Limited Office L-O
East Medium low-Densit Residential District R-4
West Medium low-Densit Residential District R-4
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3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right-of-Way Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Cherry Lane is a principal arterial roadway that is currently improved with 5 travel lanes and
vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk across from and abutting the site. There is 80-feet of right-of-
way existing for Cherry Lane (40-feet from centerline).
• Leisure Lane is a private roadway that is currently improved with 2 travel lanes, gravel shoulders,
and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting the site. There is extruded curb along the east side of
the roadway.
4. Existing Access: This property contains the main entrance for Leisure Lane. There is one
defined access point to the residential portion of the property.
5. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
6. Trip Generation: This development not expected to generate any additional vehicle trips per
day.
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. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
9. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification Traffic Count Level of
Service* Speed
Limit
Cherry Lane 42' Principal Arterial 22,187 east of Better than "C" 35 MPH
Linder Road on
9/25/2007
24, 961 west of
Meridian Road on
2/13/2008
Leisure Lane 290' Private Road N/A N/A N/A
`Acceptable level of service for afive-lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (37,000 VTD)
10. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Plan:
The following roadway improvements are scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan:
• Linder Road from Franklin Road to Ustick Road is scheduled to be widened to 5 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes between 2009 and 2013.
The following roadway improvements are scheduled in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP):
• Cherry Lane from Linder Road to N. Meridian Road is scheduled in the CIP to be widened to
7 lanes between 2019 and 2028.
• The intersection at Cherry Lane and Linder Road is scheduled to be signalized between
2019 and 2028.
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B. Findings for Consideration
This application is for a rezone application only. Detailed below are some of the site specific conditions of
approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application (additional site
specific requirements maybe levied with a specific redevelopment application).
Cherry Lane
Right-of-Way Policy: District policy requires 120-feet of right-of-way for 7-lane principal arterial
roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way width allows for the construction of a 7-lane roadway
with curb, gutter, and 5-foot detached sidewalks.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Cherry Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicant will be required to dedicate 60-feet of right-of-
way from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the parcel. No additional street improvements will
be required with this application, as the roadway is already fully improved.
2. Leisure Lane
Right-of-Way Policy: 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.
Roadway Section Policy: District policy 7204.4.2 states, "developments with any buildable lot that
is less that 1-acre in size will typically provide streets having a minimum pavement width of 32-feet
with curb, gutter and sidewalks. The total street width shall be 36-feet from back-of-curb to back-of-
curb. Variations of this width may be allowed, depending on traffic volumes forecast to be
generated by the development. Concrete sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5-feet in width unless
they are separated from the curb 5-feet or more in which case the sidewalk shall be a minimum of
4-feet in width.
Private Road Policy: District policy 7205.6 states that, 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.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Leisure Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: City of Meridian staff has expressed interest in Leisure Lane
becoming a public street. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane become a public street, the
roadway should be constructed as a 36-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk abutting the proposed parking lot. The applicant will be required to dedicate 42-feet of
right of way for the first 160-feet of the parcel from the property line at Cherry Lane north. The
applicant will be required to dedicate 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site for the remainder of
the property.
3. Driveways
Driveway Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to
gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, the applicant
should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing
roadway edge.
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Local Roadway Access Policy: District policy 72-F4 (1) and 72-F4 (2), requires driveways
located on local residential roadways to offset a controlled and/or uncontrolled intersection a
minimum of 50-feet (measured near edge to near edge).
Commercial Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with
daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial
driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type
driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing one driveway access to intersect Leisure Lane
with an undetermined width.
Staff Comment/Recommendations: If Leisure Lane becomes a public street, the applicant shall
be required to pave the driveway its full widths and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement abutting the existing roadway edge. The driveway access shall be restricted to a
maximum width of 36-feet and shall align centerline to centerline with the driveway to the east.
4. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy prohibits all trees in planters
less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be allowed in
planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed in planters
with a minimum width of 10-feet.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval This application is fora rezone,
annexation, and comprehensive plan amendment only. Listed below are some of the site specific
conditions of approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application
(additional site specific requirements maybe levied with a specific redevelopment application).
Dedicate 60-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the parcel. The right-of-
way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be completed and signed by the applicant prior
to scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building
permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process
the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material. The District will purchase the
right-of-way which is in addition to existing right-of-way from available Corridor Preservation Funds.
2. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then dedicate 42-
feet of right of way for the first 160-feet of the parcel from the property line at Cherry Lane north.
Dedicate 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site for the remainder of the property.
3. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then construct
Leisure Lane as a 36-foot street section with a minimum pavement width of 32-feet with curb, gutter
and 5-foot concrete sidewalk abutting the proposed parking lot.
4. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then construct one
driveway access to intersect Leisure Lane a maximum width of 36-feet and aligned centerline to
centerline with the driveway to the east.
5. Pave the driveways its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement.
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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
rig ht-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. 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 (1-811-342-1585) 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
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.
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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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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 fo 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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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 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 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 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 ACHD 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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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
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.
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 ACRD
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 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 ACRD
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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Date:
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Site address:
Applicant:
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This application is for a rezone application for a parking lot on approximately .55
acres.
July 7, 2008
City of Meridian
1727 N. Leisure Lane
Meridian Library District
1362 W. Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Kristy Scovill
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: kscovill(a~achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review : July 1, 2008
Application Information:
Acreage: .55
Current Zoning: R-4
Proposed Zoning: L-O
Public Lots: 1
A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
1.
2.
Site Information: The site is currently vacant.
Descriation of Adjacent Surroundina Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North Medium low-Densit Residential District R-4
South Limited Office L-O
East Medium low-Densit Residential District R-4
West Medium low-Density Residential District R-4
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3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right-of--Way Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Cherry Lane is a principal arterial roadway that is currently improved with 5 travel lanes and
vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk across from and abutting the site. There is 80-feet of right-of-
wayexisting for Cherry Lane (40-feet from centerline).
• Leisure Lane is a private roadway that is currently improved with 2 travel lanes, gravel shoulders,
and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting the site. There is extruded curb along the east side of
the roadway.
4. Existing Access: This property contains the main entrance for Leisure Lane. There is one
defined access point to the residential portion of the property.
5. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
6. Trip Generation: This development not expected to generate any additional vehicle trips per
day.
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. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
9. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification Traffic Count Level of
Service* Speed
Limit
Cherry Lane 42' Principal Arterial 22,187 east of Better than "C" 35 MPH
Linder Road on
9/25/2007
24,961 west of
Meridian Road on
2/13/2008
Leisure Lane 290' Private Road N/A N/A N/A
*Acceptable level of service for afive-lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (37,000 VTD)
10. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Plan:
The following roadway improvements are scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan:
• Linder Road from Franklin Road to Ustick Road is scheduled to be widened to 5 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes between 2009 and 2013.
The following roadway improvements are scheduled in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP):
• Cherry Lane from Linder Road to N. Meridian Road is scheduled in the CIP to be widened to
7 lanes between 2019 and 2028.
• The intersection at Cherry Lane and Linder Road is scheduled to be signalized between
2019 and 2028.
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B. Findings for Consideration
This application is for a rezone application only. Detailed below are some of the site specific conditions of
approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application (additional site
specific requirements maybe levied with a specific redevelopment application).
1. Cherry Lane
Right-of-Way Policy: District policy requires 120-feet of right-of-way for 7-lane principal arterial
roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way width allows for the construction of a 7-lane roadway
with curb, gutter, and 5-foot detached sidewalks.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Cherry Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicant will be required to dedicate 60-feet of right-of-
way from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the parcel.. No additional street improvements will
be required with this application, as the roadway is already fully improved.
2. Leisure Lane
Right-of-Way Policy: 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.
Roadway Section Policy: District policy 7204.4.2 states, "developments with any buildable lot that
is less that 1-acre in size will typically provide streets having a minimum pavement width of 32-feet
with curb, gutter and sidewalks. The total street width shall be 36-feet from back-of-curb to back-of-
curb. Variations of this width may be allowed, depending on traffic volumes forecast to be
generated by the development. Concrete sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5-feet in width unless
they are separated from the curb 5-feet or more in which case the sidewalk shall be a minimum of
4-feet in width.
Private Road Policy: District policy 7205.6 states that, 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.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Leisure Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: City of Meridian staff has expressed interest in Leisure Lane
becoming a public street. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane become a public street, the
roadway should be constructed as a 36-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk abutting the proposed parking lot. The applicant will be required to dedicate 42-feet of
right of way for the first 160-feet of the parcel from the property line at Cherry Lane north. The
applicant will be required to dedicate 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site for the remainder of
the property.
3. Driveways
Driveway Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to
gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, the applicant
should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing
roadway edge.
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Local Roadway Access Policy: District policy 72-F4 (1) and 72-F4 (2), requires driveways
located on local residential roadways to offset a controlled and/or uncontrolled intersection a
minimum of 50-feet (measured near edge to near edge).
Commercial Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with
daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial
driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type
driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing one driveway access to intersect Leisure Lane
with an undetermined width.
Staff Comment/Recommendations: If Leisure Lane becomes a public street, the applicant shall
be required to pave the driveway its full widths and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement abutting the existing roadway edge. The driveway access shall be restricted to a
maximum width of 36-feet and shall align centerline to centerline with the driveway to the east.
4. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy prohibits all trees in planters
less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be allowed in
planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed in planters
with a minimum width of 10-feet.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval This application is for a rezone,
annexation, and comprehensive plan amendment only. Listed below are some of the site specific
conditions of approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application
(additional site specific requirements maybe levied with a specific redevelopment application).
1. Dedicate 60-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the parcel. The right-of-
way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be completed and signed by the applicant prior
to scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building
permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process
the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material. The District will purchase the
right-of-way which is in addition to existing right-of-way from available Corridor Preservation Funds.
2. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then dedicate 42-
feet of right of way for the first 160-feet of the parcel from the property line at Cherry Lane north.
Dedicate 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site for the remainder of the property.
3. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then construct
Leisure Lane as a 36-foot street section with a minimum pavement width of 32-feet with curb, gutter
and 5-foot concrete sidewalk abutting the proposed parking lot.
4. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then construct one
driveway access to intersect Leisure Lane a maximum width of 36-feet and aligned centerline to
centerline with the driveway to the east.
5. Pave the driveways its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement.
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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. 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 (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACRD 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
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.
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E. 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 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 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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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 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 Appooach(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 ACRD 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 ACHD Construction -Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD 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 ACRD Policy Manual.
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
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 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.
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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July 7, 2008
To: Meridian Library District
1362 W. Cherry Lane
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Subject: MRZ08-002
Library Parking Lot
1727 N. Leisure Lane
Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1't Vice President
Dave Bivens, 20° Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
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On July 7, 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) 387-6171.
Sincerely,
Kristy Scovill
Planner I
Right -of -Way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
Utilities
City of Meridian
Ada County Highway District 9 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 9 PH 2O8-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us
Right -of -Way & Development Services Department
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Project/File: MRZ-08-002
This application is for a rezone application for a parking lot on approximately .55
acres.
Date:
July 7, 2008
Lead Agency:
City of Meridian
Site address:
1727 N. Leisure Lane
Applicant:
Meridian Library District
1362 W. Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact:
Kristy Scovill
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: kscovill(a)-achd ada id us
Tech Review:
July 1, 2008
Application Information:
Acreage: .55
Current Zoning: R-4
Proposed Zoning: L-O
Public Lots: 1
A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
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3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right -of -Way Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Cherry Lane is a principal arterial roadway that is currently improved with 5 travel lanes and
vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk across from and abutting the site. There is 80-feet of right-of-
way existing for Cherry Lane (40-feet from centerline).
• Leisure Lane is a private roadway that is currently improved with 2 travel lanes, gravel shoulders,
and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting the site. There is extruded curb along the east side of
the roadway.
4. Existing Access: This property contains the main entrance for Leisure Lane. There is one
defined access point to the residential portion of the property.
5. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
6.
Trip Generation:
This development not expected to generate any additional vehicle trips
day. per
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.
Traffic Impact Study:
A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
9.
Impacted Roadways:
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Classification SLimit
Cherry Lane 42'
Principal Arterial 22,187 east of Better than "C" 35 MPH
Linder Road on
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Leisure Lane 1290' Private Road N/A
N/A I N/A
*Acceptable level of service for a five -lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (37,000 VTD)
10. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Plan:
The following roadway improvements are scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan:
• Linder Road from Franklin Road to Ustick Road is scheduled to be widened to 5 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes between 2009 and 2013.
The following roadway improvements are scheduled in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP):
• Cherry Lane from Linder Road to N. Meridian Road is scheduled in the CIP to be widened to
7 lanes between 2019 and 2028.
• The intersection at Cherry Lane and Linder Road is scheduled to be signalized between
2019 and 2028.
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B. Findings for Consideration
This application is for a rezone application only. Detailed below are some of the site specific conditions of
approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application (additional site
specific requirements may be levied with a specific redevelopment application).
1. Cherry Lane
Right -of -Way Policy: District policy requires 120-feet of right-of-way for 7-lane principal arterial
roadways (Figure 72-Fl B). This right-of-way width allows for the construction of a 7-lane roadway
with curb, gutter, and 5-foot detached sidewalks.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Cherry Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicant will be required to dedicate 60-feet of right-of-
way from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the parcel. No additional street improvements will
be required with this application, as the roadway is already fully improved.
2. Leisure Lane
Right -of -Way Policy: District policy 7204.4.1 and Figure 72-FlA 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.
Roadway Section Policy: District policy 7204.4.2 states, "developments with any buildable lot that
is less that 1-acre in size will typically provide streets having a minimum pavement width of 32-feet
with curb, gutter and sidewalks. The total street width shall be 36-feet from back -of -curb to back -of -
curb. Variations of this width may be allowed, depending on traffic volumes forecast to be
generated by the development. Concrete sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5-feet in width unless
they are separated from the curb 5-feet or more in which case the sidewalk shall be a minimum of
4-feet in width.
Private Road Policy: District policy 7205.6 states that, 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.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Leisure Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: City of Meridian staff has expressed interest in Leisure Lane
becoming a public street. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane become a public street, the
roadway should be constructed as a 36-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk abutting the proposed parking lot. The applicant will be required to dedicate 42-feet of
right of way for the first 160-feet of the parcel from the property line at Cherry Lane north. The
applicant will be required to dedicate 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site for the remainder of
the property.
3. Driveways
Driveway Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to
gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, the applicant
should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing
roadway edge.
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Local Roadway Access Policy: District policy 72-174 (1) and 72-F4 (2), requires driveways
located on local residential roadways to offset a controlled and/or uncontrolled intersection a
minimum of 50-feet (measured near edge to near edge).
Commercial Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with
daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial
driveways will be constructed as curb -cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type
driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing one driveway access to intersect Leisure Lane
with an undetermined width.
Staff Comment/Recommendations: If Leisure Lane becomes a public street, the applicant shall
be required to pave the driveway its full widths and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement abutting the existing roadway edge. The driveway access shall be restricted to a
maximum width of 36-feet and shall align centerline to centerline with the driveway to the east.
4. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy prohibits all trees in planters
less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be allowed in
planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed in planters
with a minimum width of 10-feet.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval This application is fora rezone,
annexation, and comprehensive plan amendment only. Listed below are some of the site specific
conditions of approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application
(additional site specific requirements may be levied with a specific redevelopment application).
1. Dedicate 60-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the parcel. The right-of-
way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be completed and signed by the applicant prior
to scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building
permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process
the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material. The District will purchase the
right-of-way which is in addition to existing right-of-way from available Corridor Preservation Funds.
2. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then dedicate 42-
feet of right of way for the first 160-feet of the parcel from the property line at Cherry Lane north.
Dedicate 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site for the remainder of the property.
3. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then construct
Leisure Lane as a 36-foot street section with a minimum pavement width of 32-feet with curb, gutter
and 5-foot concrete sidewalk abutting the proposed parking lot.
4. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then construct one
driveway access to intersect Leisure Lane a maximum width of 36-feet and aligned centerline to
centerline with the driveway to the east.
5. Pave the driveways its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement.
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D. Standard Conditions of Approval
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.
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 (1-811-342-1585) 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
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.
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E. 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 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 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 e-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 ACHD 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 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 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 ACHD Construction — Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD 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 a Pre -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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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.
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 100 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.
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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Project/File:
Date:
Lead Agency:
Site address:
Applicant:
Right -of -Way & Development Services Department
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CITY OF MERUAN
CITY CLERK OFF[Cf
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This application is for a rezone application for a parking lot on approximately. 55
acres.
July 7, 2008
City of Meridian
1727 N. Leisure Lane
Meridian Library District
1362 W. Cherry Lane
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Kristy Scovill
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: kscovill(a-)_achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review: July 1, 2008
Application Information:
Acreage: .55
Current Zoning: R-4
Proposed Zoning: L-O
Public Lots: 1
A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
1.
2.
Site Information: The site is currently vacant.
Description of AdiaCent Rnrrnundinn Aran -
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Medium low -Density Residential District
R-4
South
Limited Office
L-O
East
Medium low -Density Residential District
R-4
West
Medium low -Density Residential District
R-4
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3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right -of -Way Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Cherry Lane is a principal arterial roadway that is currently improved with 5 travel lanes and
vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk across from and abutting the site. There is 80-feet of right-of-
way existing for Cherry Lane (40-feet from centerline).
• Leisure Lane is a private roadway that is currently improved with 2 travel lanes, gravel shoulders,
and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting the site. There is extruded curb along the east side of
the roadway.
4. Existing Access: This property contains the main entrance for Leisure Lane. There is one
defined access point to the residential portion of the property.
5. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Development Impacts
6. Trip Generation: This development not expected to generate any additional vehicle trips per
day.
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. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
9. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway
Frontage
Functional
Classification
Traffic Count
Level of
Service*
Speed
Limit
Cherry Lane
42'
Principal Arterial
22,187 east of
Better than "C"
35 MPH
Linder Road on
9/25/2007
24,961 west of
Meridian Road on
2/13/2008
Leisure Lane
290'
Private Road
N/A
N/A
N/A
*Acceptable level of service for a five -lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (37,000 VTD)
10. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Plan:
The following roadway improvements are scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan:
• Linder Road from Franklin Road to Ustick Road is scheduled to be widened to 5 lanes with
curb, gutter, sidewalk and bike lanes between 2009 and 2013.
The following roadway improvements are scheduled in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP):
• Cherry Lane from Linder Road to N. Meridian Road is scheduled in the CIP to be widened to
7 lanes between 2019 and 2028.
• The intersection at Cherry Lane and Linder Road is scheduled to be signalized between
2019 and 2028.
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B. Findings for Consideration
This application is for a rezone application only. Detailed below are some of the site specific conditions of
approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application (additional site
specific requirements may be levied with a specific redevelopment application).
Cherry Lane
Right -of -Way Policy: District policy requires 120-feet of right-of-way for 7-lane principal arterial
roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way width allows for the construction of a 7-lane roadway
with curb, gutter, and 5-foot detached sidewalks.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Cherry Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The applicant will be required to dedicate 60-feet of right-of-
way from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the parcel. No additional street improvements will
be required with this application, as the roadway is already fully improved.
2. Leisure Lane
Right -of -Way Policy: District policy 7204.4.1 and Figure 72-FlA 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.
Roadway Section Policy: District policy 7204.4.2 states, "developments with any buildable lot that
is less that 1-acre in size will typically provide streets having a minimum pavement width of 32-feet
with curb, gutter and sidewalks. The total street width shall be 36-feet from back -of -curb to back -of -
curb. Variations of this width may be allowed, depending on traffic volumes forecast to be
generated by the development. Concrete sidewalks shall be a minimum of 5-feet in width unless
they are separated from the curb 5-feet or more in which case the sidewalk shall be a minimum of
4-feet in width.
Private Road Policy: District policy 7205.6 states that, 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.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Leisure Lane.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: City of Meridian staff has expressed interest in Leisure Lane
becoming a public street. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane become a public street, the
roadway should be constructed as a 36-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk abutting the proposed parking lot. The applicant will be required to dedicate 42-feet of
right of way for the first 160-feet of the parcel from the property line at Cherry Lane north. The
applicant will be required to dedicate 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site for the remainder of
the property.
3. Driveways
Driveway Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to
gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, the applicant
should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 15-foot radii abutting the existing
roadway edge.
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Local Roadway Access Policy: District policy 72-F4 (1) and 72-F4 (2), requires driveways
located on local residential roadways to offset a controlled and/or uncontrolled intersection a
minimum of 50-feet (measured near edge to near edge).
Commercial Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with
daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial
driveways will be constructed as curb -cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type
driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing one driveway access to intersect Leisure Lane
with an undetermined width.
Staff Comment/Recommendations: If Leisure Lane becomes a public street, the applicant shall
be required to pave the driveway its full widths and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement abutting the existing roadway edge. The driveway access shall be restricted to a
maximum width of 36-feet and shall align centerline to centerline with the driveway to the east.
4. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy prohibits all trees in planters
less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be allowed in
planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed in planters
with a minimum width of 10-feet.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval This application is fora rezone,
annexation, and comprehensive plan amendment only. Listed below are some of the site specific
conditions of approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application
(additional site specific requirements may be levied with a specific redevelopment application).
Dedicate 60-feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Cherry Lane abutting the parcel. The right-of-
way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be completed and signed by the applicant prior
to scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD Commission or prior to issuance of a building
permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process
the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material. The District will purchase the
right-of-way which is in addition to existing right-of-way from available Corridor Preservation Funds.
2. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then dedicate 42-
feet of right of way for the first 160-feet of the parcel from the property line at Cherry Lane north.
Dedicate 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site for the remainder of the property.
3. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then construct
Leisure Lane as a 36-foot street section with a minimum pavement width of 32-feet with curb, gutter
and 5-foot concrete sidewalk abutting the proposed parking lot.
4. If the City of Meridian requires Leisure Lane to be constructed as a public street, then construct one
driveway access to intersect Leisure Lane a maximum width of 36-feet and aligned centerline to
centerline with the driveway to the east.
5. Pave the driveways its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement.
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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 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 (1-811-342-1585) 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
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.
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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 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 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 e-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 ACHD 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 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 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 ACHD Construction — Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD 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 a Pre -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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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.
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.
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.
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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