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HomeMy WebLinkAboutACHD Comments=~~~~~ D~ Go' gw~,.~"ul~n ~v~ic~ September 3, 2008 To: Land Investors, LLC 1375 E. Braemere Road Boise, Idaho 83702 Subject: Trade Plaza Subdivision MPP-08-005 555 S. Meridian Road Carol A. McKee, President Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President John 5. Franden, Commissioner Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner ,~ .. ~ - On 3 September 2008, the Ada County Highway District Planning Review staff acted on the above application. 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 (20$) 387-6187. Sincerely, Matt Edmond Planner III Right-of-Way S~ Development Services Ada County Highway District CC: Project file Treasure Valley Engineers Ron Sargent (sent via email) Bill Parsons, Meridian City Planning Department (sent via email) Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH Zp8-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us Right-of--Way & Development Services Department ~~~~s C D~ ~~~~o ~ Project/File: Lead Agency: Site address: Staff Approval: Applicant: Owner Representative: Staff Contact: Tech Review: Trade Plaza Subdivision (MPP-08-005) This application is far preliminary plat of 17 commercial lots on 8.7 acres in Meridian City's C-G zoning district. Meridian City 555 S. Meridian Road (NWC of Meridian Road and Corporate Drive) September 3, 2008 Land Investors, LLC 1375 E. Braemere Road Boise, Idaho 83702 Arthur Berry 960 Broadway Avenue, Suite 450 Boise, Idaho 83706 Treasure Valley Engineers 1204 6`" Street North Nampa, Idaho $3687 Matt Edmond Phone: 387-6187 E-mail: medmondt~achd.ada.id.us September 3, 2008 (via phone) Application Information: Acreage: 8.7 acres Lots: 17 Zoning: C-G Phase 1 Uses: 27,100 square feet, specialty retail (estimated) Phase 2 Uses: 40,800 square feet, warehouse (estimated) A. Findin s of Fact Existing Conditions 1. Site Information: The site is currently vacant. 2. Description of Adjacent Surroundina Area: Direction Land Use Zonin North Auto Care Center, Vacant C-G South Auto Care Center, Sfiora a C-G East Coffee Sho ,Office Building C-G West Parking, Warehouse C-G Trade Plaza Subdivision 3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right-of-Way Adjacent To and Near the Site • Meridian Road is currently improved with three lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot attached sidewalk within between 60-feet and 70-feet of right-of-way (30-feet from centerline) abutting the Site. • Corporate Drive is currently an unimproved right-of-way, between 38-feet and 44-feet wide, abutting the site's south boundary. Corporate Drive is improved as a four-lane road with vertical curb, gutter, and attached sidewalk to the east of the site. The unimproved section of Corporate Drive is approximately 1,265-feet long. • West 3`~ Street is currently improved as a 40-foot commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and attached concrete sidewalks within 54-feet of right-of-way where it stubs into the site's north boundary. 4. Existing Access: The site currently has two access points onto Meridian Road: one curb-cut at its northeast corner and a shared curb-return (the future Corporate Drive) at its southeast corner. 5. Site History: This site is the subject of a Settlement Agreement between the District and Arthur J. Berry and Douglas W. Tamura in relation to ACRD Project #52092.0 Meridian Road, Franklin Road to East First Street dated June 9, 2000. Among other issues related to this application, the Settlement Agreement provided for: 1. Future Improvement of West Corporate Drive 2. Curb Cut on Meridian Road 6. Adjacent Development: Browning Plaza, a proposed commercial subdivision to include approximately 350,000 square feet of office and retail space, is located southwest of the site and is still undergoing the approval process at the City of Meridian. Development Impacts 7. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate approximately 1,200 additional vehicle trips per day (Wane existing) with Specialty Retail use in Phase 1, and approximately 200 additional vehicle trips per day with Warehouse use in Phase 2, according to the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual. 8. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of any building permits. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time. 9. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application. 10. Impacted Roadways: Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of * Speed Classification Service Limit Meridian 280, Principal 21,171 south of "F" 30 MPH Road Arterial Franklin 10/11/2007 Main Street none Principal 28,691 north of Better than " " 35 MPH Arterial Meridian 7/13/2006 C Corporate 300' 1 Collector 4,577 east of Main Better than " " 25 MPH Drive , 11/1/2005 C '"Acceptable level of service for athree-lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (18,500 VTD). *Acceptable level of service for afive-lane principal arterial roadway is "E" (37,000 VTD). *Acceptable level of service for three-lane collector roadway is "D" (11,000 VTD). 11. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/Five Year Work Plan (FYVUP): Meridian Road and Main Street are currently scheduled in the FYWP to be reconfigured as a split corridor (Meridian Road running southbound and Main Street running northbound) from Waltman Lane to Franklin Road in 2009. 2 Trade Plaza Subdivision B. Findin s for Consideration 1. Meridian Road Arterial Roadway Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of--way on arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing no additional improvements or right-of-way dedication along Meridian Road abutting the site. Staff Recommendation: This section of Meridian Road will be reconfigured to a one-way southbound only roadway with the Meridian Road and Main Street Split Corridor Project. It will remain athree-lane roadway, so no additional improvements or right-of--way dedication will be required with this application. 2. Corporate Drive Commercial/Industrial Roadway Policy: District policy requires 54-feet of right-of-way on industrial/commercial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 3-lane roadway with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks. Temporary Turnaround: If a temporary turnaround is proposed to be located within a future building lot, the temporary turnaround easement shall be for the entire building lot to prevent the easement from being constructed over. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Corporate Drive as a 40-foot commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk on both sides abutting the site, and tapering out as necessary to match the existing curb returns on Meridian Road. The applicant is proposing acast-sharing agreement in which the applicant would pay for 30-feet of pavement and improvements on the north side of Corporate Drive, and ACHD would pay for 6- feet of pavement and improvements on the south side of Corporate Drive. The applicant is proposing to dedicate 17-feet of right-of-way along Corporate Drive in addition to the existing 37-feet of right-of-way. The applicant is also proposing to dedicate additional right-of- way and a sidewalk easement as necessary to accommodate the widening of Corporate Drive to match the existing curb returns on Meridian Road. Additionally, the applicant is proposing to construct and dedicate Corporate Drive in phases, with the east 470-feet (from the west edge of Meridian Road) built during Phase 1 and the west $00- feet being built during Phase 2. The applicant is proposing to construct a temporary turnaround until Corporate Drive is fully connected at both ends. Staff Recommendation: The applicant should construct Corporate Drive to one half of a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 7-foot attached (or 5-foot detached) sidewalk on the north side plus 12-feet of pavement on the south side. The applicant is responsible to dedicate the additional right-of-way necessary to complete the 40-foot street section. This apportionment of responsibility for the improvement of Corporate Drive is in accordance with the Settlement Agreement between the parties. Additional right-of-way is necessary near the intersection with Meridian Road as Corporate Drive widens to mirror the width of Corporate Drive east of Meridian Road. The District is responsible to purchase this additional right-of-way necessary to taper the roadway width at the intersection. The applicant has proposed to dedicate a portion of this additional required right-of-way width as a sidewalk easement to the District at no cost. The majority of the land abutting the south side of this segment of Corporate Drive developed prior to the District's acquisition of the existing right-of-way and planning for Corporate Drive to extend west of Meridian Road. Therefore there is not an opportunity for the south side of the roadway to be improved through future development. If the south side of the roadway is going to 3 Trade Plaza Subdivision be improved to the full street section with curb, gutter and sidewalk the District will be financially responsible. If funds are available to the District at the time the applicant moves forward with the project, the applicant should enter into a development agreement with ACHD, under which the applicant will design and construct the entire width of Corporate Drive-including curb, gutter, and 7-foot attached (or 5-foot detached) sidewalk on both sides-abutting the site. ACHD would be responsible to reimburse the applicant for the costs of 6-feet of pavement width and curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements along the south side of Corporate Drive. If the District enters into an agreement with the applicant to improve the south side of Corporate Drive, the applicant should coordinate with District staff and property owners to the south to ensure the appropriate location of access points along the south side of Corporate Drive. If funds are not available to the District or an agreement is not entered into to improve the south side of Corporate Drive the applicant shall improve Corporate Drive to one half of a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and sidewalk on the north side plus 12-feet of pavement on the south side. The applicant is not proposing to construct a standard cul-de-sac turnaround. The District will consider alternatives to the standard turnaround on a case-by-case basis. The determination to allow a nan-standard turnaround will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the written approval of the emergency fire service for the area where the development is located. Minimum design standards shall be met for all non-standard turnarounds. Approval of the staff report does not indicate approval of the non-standard turnaround design. 3. Corporate Drive Extension ACHD and Meridian City plan to extend Corporate Drive to the west and south, across Ten Mile Creek, to connect with Waltman Lane through future development. ACWD is evaluating the feasibility of establishing an Extraordinary Impact Fee Overlay Assessment District to fund this extension. If such an Overlay District is established, subsequent development of the site may be subject to extraordinary impact fees in addition to regular impact fees. 4. Third Avenue Commercial/Industrial Roadway Policy: District policy requires 54-feet of right-of-way on industrial/commercial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 3-lane roadway with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Third Avenue through the site as a 40-foot commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk on both sides. Staff Recommendation: The applicant's proposal meets District standards and should be approved with this application. 5. Driveways Access Policy: District policy 7207.8 states that direct access to arterials and collectors is normally restricted. The developer shall try to use combined access points. If the developer can show that the use of a combined access point to a collector or arterial street is impractical, the District may consider direct access points. Access points for proposed developments at intersections should be located as far from the intersection as practical, and in no case closer than as illustrated on Figure 72-F4, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved by the District Commission. Commercial Driveways: 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. 4 Trade Plaza Subdivision Driveway Paving: 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. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct one 30-foot wide curb-return type access onto Meridian Road from the site, located approximately 150-feet north of Corporate Drive (measured near-edge, to near-edge). The applicant is also proposing one driveway onto Corporate Drive, approximately 230-feet west of Meridian Road (near-edge to near-edge). Staff Recommendation: The District previously agreed to the proposed driveway on Meridian Road in the Settlement Agreement, and the proposed driveway onto Corporate Drive meets District offset policy. The applicant should pave both driveways their full widths at least 30-feet into the site. The applicant should request approval of additional access to Corporate Drive with subsequent applications. fi. O#her Access Meridian Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway, and Corporate Drive will be classified as a collector roadway once it is constructed. Other than the access specifically approved with this application-or approved with subsequent requests in the case of Corporate Drive-direct lot access to Meridian Road and Corporate Drive is prohibited, and shall be noted on the final plat. C. Site S ecific Conditions of A royal 1. Construct Corporate Drive as one of the following: a. If funds are available to the District at the time the applicant moves forward with the project, enter into a development agreement with ACRD to design and construct the entire width of Corporate Drive-including curb, gutter, and 7-foot attached (or 5-foot detached) sidewalk on bath sides-abutting the site. ACHD shall be responsible to reimburse the applicant for the costs of 6-feet of pavement width and curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements along the south side of Corporate Drive. If the District enters into an agreement with the applicant to improve the south side of Corporate Drive, the applicant should coordinate with District staff and property owners to the south to ensure the appropriate location of access points along the south side of Corporate Drive. b. If funds are not available to the District or an agreement is not entered into, improve Corporate Drive to one half of a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 7-foot attached (or 5-foot detached) sidewalk on the north side plus 12-feet of pavement on the south side. 2. Dedicate 17-feet of right-of-way along Corporate Drive abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed 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. 3. Dedicate additional right-of-way and provide a sidewalk easement as necessary to accommodate the widened section of Corporate Drive toward Meridian Road. The District shall be responsible for the purchase of this additional right-of-way, with the exception of a sidewalk easement. Provide this sidewalk easement to the District at no cost. 4. If the development is final platted in phases and Corporate Drive is not constructed through the site, provide a temporary turnaround at the west terminus of Corporate Drive by doing one of the following: a. Construct anon-standard temporary turnaround as proposed. Submit to the District a letter from Meridian Fire Department approving the non-standard temporary turnaround prior to District approval of the final plat or issuance of a building permit. 5 Trade Plaza Subdivision b. Provide a temporary turnaround on a building lot with a temporary turnaround easement to cover the entire building lot. Submit to the District a letter from Meridian Fire Department approving the non-standard temporary turnaround prior to District approval of the final plat or issuance of a building permit. c. Construct a 45-foot radius temporary turnaround at the west terminus of Corporate Drive on the Phase 2 portion of the site. Provide a turnaround easement for any portion of the turnaround that lies outside the dedicate right-of-way. 5. Construct Third Avenue as a 40-foot commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5- foot sidewalk on both sides abutting the site. 6. Dedicate 54-feet of right-of-way along Third Avenue abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed 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. 7. Construct one curb-return type access onto Meridian Road from the site, located approximately 150-feet north of Corporate Drive (measured near-edge to near-edge). The driveway shall be no wider than 36-feet, and paved its full width at least 30-feet into the site. 8. Construct one curb-return type access onto Corporate Drive, located approximately 230-feet west of Meridian Road (measured near-edge to near-edge). The driveway shall be no wider than 36- feet, and paved its full width at least 30-feet into the site. 9. Request approval for any additional access onto Corporate Drive. 10. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to Meridian Road is prohibited, and shall be noted on the final plat. 11. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. D. Standard Conditions of A royal 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 ACRD 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. 6 Trade Plaxa Subdivision 10. Payment of applicable road impact fees is 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 ACRD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-$11-342-1585) 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. 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 Coordinating Council 4. 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I~~I r~ c a ~ Any '~~ ~ s~ c ~ ,~ ~ ~~ ~ . ~~_~m__----- -------_ ___ 0. ` / 9 Trade Plaza Subdivision Ada County Utility Coordinating Council Developer/Local Improvement District Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request Purpose: Ta develop the necessary avenue far proper notification to utilities of local highway and road improvements, to help fhe utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already exisfing 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. ~) 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 pertormed 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 senf to: 50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit iducc.com for a-mail notification information. 10 Trade Plaza Subdivision Development Process Checklist Submit a development application to a City or to the County The City or the Gounty 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 R®view" 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 (far 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 ACRD Construction -Permits along with: a) Traffic Control Plan b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is X50' or you are placing X600 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 aPre-Con. 11 Trade Plaza Subdivision 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 Commissian 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 Commissian 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. 12 Trade Plaza Subdivision