HomeMy WebLinkAboutJacksons Food Stores VAC-08-003 VAR-08-007CITY OF MERIDIAN
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS
OF LAW AND
DECISION & ORDER
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In the Matter of the Request to Vacate Plat Note #6 on the Porky Park Subdivision No. 1
Final Plat, which Prohibits Direct Lot Access to the Site from SH 55/N. Eagle Road; and
Request for a Variance to UDC 11-3H-4B.2.a, which Prohibits New Approaches Directly
Accessing a State Highway, to Allow aRight-In Only Access to the Site from SH 55/N.
Eagle Road for Jacksons Food Stores, by Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.
Case No(s). VAC-08-003 & VAR-08-007
For the City Council Hearing Date of: September 2, 2008 (Findings on the September 23,
2008 City Council agenda)
A. Findings of Fact
Hearing Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of September 2, 2008,
incorporated by reference)
2. Process Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of September 2, 2008,
incorporated by reference)
3. Application and Property Facts (see attached Staff Report for the hearing date of
September 2, 2008, incorporated by reference)
4. Required Findings per the Unified Development Code (see attached Staff Report for the
hearing date of September 2, 2008, incorporated by reference)
B. Conclusions of Law
1. The City of Meridian shall exercise the powers conferred upon it by the "Local Land Use
Planning Act of 1975," codified at Chapter 65, Title 67, Idaho Code (I.C. §67-6503).
2. The Meridian City Council takes judicial notice of its Unified Development Code
codified at Title 11 Meridian City Code, and all current zoning maps thereof. The City of
Meridian has, by ordinance, established the Impact Area and the Amended
Comprehensive Plan of the City of Meridian, which was adopted August 6, 2002,
Resolution No. 02-382 and Maps.
3. The conditions shall be reviewable by the City Council pursuant to Meridian City Code §
11-SA.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). VAC-08-003 & VAR-08-007
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4. Due consideration has been given to the comment(s) received from the governmental
subdivisions providing services in the City of Meridian planning jurisdiction.
5. It is found public facilities and services required by the proposed development will not
impose expense upon the public if the attached conditions of approval are imposed.
6. That the City has granted an order of approval in accordance with this Decision, which
shall be signed by the Mayor and City Clerk and then a copy served by the Clerk upon
the applicant, the Planning Department, the Public Works Department and any affected
party requesting notice.
7. That this approval is subject to the Site Plan in the attached Staff Report for the hearing
date of September 2, 2008, incorporated by reference.
C. Decision and Order
Pursuant to the City Council's authority as provided in Meridian City Code § 11-SA and
based upon the above and foregoing Findings of Fact which are herein adopted, it is hereby
ordered that:
The applicant's request for a Variance as evidenced by having submitted the Site Plan
attached in Exhibit A.2 of the staff report, dated September 2, 2008, is hereby
approved; and,
2. The applicant's request to Vacate plat note #6 on the final plat for Porky Park
Subdivision is hereby approved as follows: "'~`~--°°+ '^+ °ESO;-:~~ °^'° D^°a ~°
Direct lot access to Pine Street is prohibited unless specifically approved by
ACHD." (The second sentence pertaining to access to Pine should remain.)
D. Attached: Staff Report for the hearing date of September 2, 2008.
CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). VAC-08-003 & VAR-08-007
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B action of the Ci Council at its re lar meetin held on the ~ da of
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COUNCIL MEMBER DAVID ZAREMBA
COUNCIL MEMBER
COUNCIL MEMBER CHARLIE ROUNTREE
COUNCIL MEMBER KEITH BIRD
MAYOR TAMMY de WEERD
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CITY OF MERIDIAN FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND DECISION & ORDER
CASE NO(S). VAC-08-003 & VAR-08-007
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
STAFF REPORT Hearing Date: September 2, 2008
TO: Mayor & City Council E IDIAN:---
FROM: Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner
(208) 884-5533 ~ ®~ ~ ~
SUBJECT: Jacksons Food Stores
• VAC-08-003
Request to vacate plat note #6 on the Porky Park Subdivision No. 1 fmal plat,
which prohibits direct lot access to the site from SH 55/N. Eagle Road, by
Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.
• VAR-08-007
Request for a variance to UDC 11-3H-4B.2.a, which prohibits new
approaches directly accessing a state highway, to allow aright-in only access
to the site from SH 55/N. Eagle Road for Jacksons Food Stores, by Jacksons
Food Store, Inc.
1. SiJN11VIARY DESCRIPTION OF APPLICANT'S REQUEST
The applicant, Jacksons Food Stores, Inc., is requesting approval to vacate note #6 from the face of
the Porky Park Subdivision No. 1 fmal plat. Plat note #6 prohibits direct lot access to N. Eagle Road
(SH 55). A variance is also being requested from UDC 11-3H-4B.2.a, which prohibits new
approaches directly accessing a state highway at locations other than % mile between arterial (section
line) roads. The applicant has submitted the subject applications, requesting Council approval of a
right-in only access to the site from SH 55/N. Eagle Road for the existing Jacksons Food Store. The
site is located at 3291 E. Pine Street, on the southeast corner of N. Eagle Road and E. Pine Street.
2. SUNIlVIARY RECOMIVIENDATION
Staff finds that the request meets the findings criteria required in the UDC in order for the City
Council to grant a variance (see Exhibit C for the required variance findings). Because staff is
recommending approval of the requested access variance (VAR-08-007), staff is also recommending
partial approval of the requested plat note vacation (VAC-08-003)(Staff is recommending that the plat
note be modified, not totally vacated). Staff is recommending approval of the requested Variance
(VAR-08-007) and partial approval of the requested Vacation (VAC-08-003) for the reasons
stated herein.
.~, ummarv of Citv Co nc'1 Pub is Hearing:
~. In favor: Jeffrey Wardle
11. In onuosition: None
itii . Commenting: Rebecca A-mold
~. Written testimony: None
y. tall uresentin~ annlication: Sonya Wafter
y1, Other staff commentin_~ on annlication: None
.~, ev Issues of Discussion by Council:
~. Concern for how semi trucks wL enter the site:.
Jacksons Food Stores VAC VAR PAGE 1
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
3. PROPOSED MOTIONS
Approval
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to approve File Numbers VAR-08-
007 and VAC-08-003, as presented in the staff report for the hearing date of September 2, 2008.
Denial
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to deny File Numbers VAR-08-007
and VAC-08-003, as presented during the hearing on September 2, 2008, for the following reasons:
(you should state specific reasons for denial.)
Continuance
After considering all staff, applicant and public testimony, I move to continue File Numbers VAR-
08-007 and VAC-08-003 to the hearing date of (date certain) for the following reason(s): (you
should state specific reason(s) for continuance.)
4. APPLICATION AND PROPERTY FACTS
a. Site Address/Location:
3291 E. Pine Street (Lot 1, Block 1, Porky Park Subdivision No. 1)
SW % of Section 9, Township 3 North, Range 1 East.
b. Owner:
Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.
P.O. Box 610
Meridian, ID 83642
c. Applicant:
Same as owner
d. Representative: Jack Davis, Jacksons Food Stores, Inc.
e. Present Zoning: C-G
f. Present Comprehensive Plan Designation: Commercial
g. Description of Applicant's Request: The applicant is requesting approval to vacate plat note #6 on
the fmal plat for Porky Park Subdivision No. 1, which prohibits direct lot access to SH 55/N.
Eagle Road. A Variance is also requested from UDC 11-3H-4B2, which prohibits new
approaches directly accessing a state highway, to allow aright-in only access to the site from SH-
55/N. Eagle Road.
h. Applicant's Statement/Justification: "Jacksons food Stores has applied for a variance from the
City of Meridian to permit Jacksons to construct a 20-foot wide right-in only access with a
Jacksons Food Stores VAC VAR PAGE 2
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
deceleration lane from Eagle Road just south of Pine Street onto the property owned by Jacksons
located at the southeast corner of Pine Street and Eagle Road. Jacksons has also applied to vacate
note #6 on the final plat for Porky Park Subdivision No. 1." See Applicant's narrative for more
information.
5. PROCESS FACTS
a. The subject application will in fact constitute a Variance as determined by City Ordinance. By
reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is
required before the City Council on this matter.
b. The subject application will in fact constitute a Vacation as determined by City Ordinance. By
reason of the provisions of the Meridian City Code Title 11 Chapter 5, a public hearing is
required before the City Council on this matter.
c. Newspaper notifications published on: August 18, and 25, 2008
d. Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: August 8, 2008
e. Applicant posted notice on site by: August 26, 2008
6. LAND USE
a. Existing Land Use(s): Jacksons Food Stores gas station & convenience store (commercial)
b. Description of Character of Surrounding Area: The surrounding area consists of commercial and
industrial uses along with undeveloped commercial and industrial property.
c. Adjacent Land Use and Zoning:
1. North: Metro Express Carwash, zoned C-G.
2. West: Vacant undeveloped property (future pinebridge), zoned I-L.
3. South: Industrial businesses, zoned I-L.
4. East: Country Inn & Suites hotel, zoned C-G.
d. History of Previous Actions:
- This property was rezoned (RZ-OS-004) from I-L to C-G and a Conditional Use Permit
(CUP-OS-012) was approved for a convenience store and gas station on 5-24-OS
- A Preliminary Plat (PP-OS-026) was approved by City Council for Porky Park Subdivision on
8-16-05.
- A fmal plat (FP-OS-066) that contains the subject lot was recorded in 2006 for Porky Park
Subdivision No. 1.
- A Certificate of Zoning Compliance (CZC-OS-100) was approved on 8-1-OS for Jacksons
Food Stores on this site.
- A Variance (VAR-07-002) application was previously denied on 3/20/07 for aright-turn only
access to N. Eagle Road for Jackson's Food Stores. A request to vacate (VAC-07-001) note
#6 on the final plat for Porky Park Subdivision No. 1, which prohibits direct lot access to N.
Eagle Road (SH 55), was also denied on 3/20/07. This VAR & VAC was basically the same
request as the subject application except the design of the right-in driveway to the site has
changed.
7. UNIFIED DEVELOPMENT CODE
Jacksons Food Stores VAC VAR PAGE 3
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
The following UDC section is pertinent to this application:
• UDC 11-3H-4B: Access to State Highway 69, State Highway 55, and State Highway 20-26:
1. Use of existing approaches shall be allowed to continue provided that all of the following
conditions are met:
a. The existing use is lawful and properly permitted effective September 15, 2005. The CZC for
.Iacksons Food Stores was approved prior to 9-IS-OS; however, the site was not approved
with an accesspoint to SHSS.
b. The nature of the use does not change (for example a residential use to a commercial
use). The use of the site has changed from undeveloped industrial property to
commercial property.
c. The intensity of the use does not increase (for example an increase in the number of
residential dwelling units or an increase in the square footage of commercial space).
The intensity of the use on the site has increased sign~cantly from undeveloped
industrial property to commercial property with a gas station & convenience store.
2. If an applicant proposes a change or increase in intensity of use, the owner shall develop
or otherwise acquire access to a street other than the state highway. The use of the
existing approach shall cease and the approach shall be abandoned and removed.
a. No new approaches directly accessing a state highway shall be allowed.
The CUP, PP, FP, &CZC approved for .Iacksons Food Stores on this site in
2005, ALL prohibited access to SHSS; sole access to the site was approved from
Pine Street. Plat note #6 on the final plat for Porky Park Subdivision No. 1
specifically states that direct lot access to Eagle Road is prohibited.
b. Public street connections to the state highway shall only be allowed at:
i. The section line road; and
Public street section line connections to SH SS exist at E. Fairview Avenue
and E. Franklin Road.
ii. The half-mile mark between section line roads. These half-mile
connecting streets shall be collector roads.
East Pine Street, a collector roadway, exists along the north boundary of the
site at the half-mile mark between section line roads.
8. ANALYSIS
a. Analysis Leading to Staff Recommendation
Staff has provided analysis below regarding the proposed applications.
1. VARIANCE APPLICATION:
The applicant is requesting a variance from 11-3H-4B.2a, which prohibits new approaches to
a state highway when a change or increase in the intensity of the use is proposed, to allow for
the construction of a right-in only access to the site from SH 55/N. Eagle Road for Jacksons
Food Store to be located approximately 315 feet south of the Pine Street/SH 55 intersection.
Background: Before this site was redeveloped with a convenience store and gas station, the
applicant states that an access point to Eagle Road existed when the Dobaran family owned
the property and used it for agricultural purposes. Upon redevelopment of the site to a more
intense use, the UDC (and ITD policies) requires existing accesses to state highways to be
abandoned and removed. In 2007, the applicant requested approval of a variance for aright-
in access to the site from Eagle Road (see site plan in Exhibit A.3). Staff raised the following
Jacksons Food Stores VAC VAR PAGE 4
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
concerns with the proposed access: 1) Impact of the proposed access on ITD's proposed
design for Eagle Road in the future; 2) With Eagle Road being a SO mph road, people would
have to slow way down to get into Jacksons, which would create a safety hazard; and 3)
Granting access would be detrimental to the public health, safety, and/or welfare. Items of
discussion at the City Council hearing pertaining to the request for aright-in access to the
site were as follows: 1) Access to SH SS had already been discussed at the hearing for the
plat and access had been denied in accordance with ITD policies; 2) Council was concerned
that the proposed access would cause trucks and cars to stack into Eagle Road and cause
congestion and accidents; 3) Council expressed concern with trucks using the proposed
access; 4) Council stated that even though Jacksons may have had an access right via the
deed, Jacksons waived that right when it accepted the conditions of the annexation and
zoning and plat; and S) Council expressed concern that the point of access should be located
further to the south. Based on these issues, Council denied the variance request. The findings
state that it was denied because the variance request does not meet the burden as set forth in
Idaho Code X67--6516 and all the findings listed in Section 11-SB-4.E. of the UDC.
Prior to the applicant's request for a VAR & VAC in 2007, Jacksons had filed a request for
an appeal of ITD's decision of denial of access to SH SS with the District Court. A decision
had not yet been made by the court prior to submittal of the VAR & YAC applications to the
City. Because the requested access to SH SS violates UDC standards, the VAR was denied.
Since the denial by the City and ITD in 2007, the applicant received a Second Judgment and
Decree of Condemnation from the District Court granting access to the property from SH SS.
The applicant has re-designed the right-in access to the site as shown in Exhibit A.2 and ITD
now supports the access as proposed, contingent upon the City's approval of the proposed
access and approval of the final construction plans by ITD. Once those items have been
completed, ITD will issue a permit for the approach construction. (See email from ITD in
Exhibit B.2).
Traffic engineer, Pat Dobie, P.E., Dobie Engineering, Inc., submitted a letter (see Exhibit C)
dated March 17, 2008 to ITD stating, "The proposed site access includes a 120 foot taper
(10:1) plus a 70 foot turn bay in front of the entrance to a 160 foot slip lane. The design
conforms to AASHTO standards for a SO-mph design speed. "Calculations were attached to
the letter checking the geometry and safety aspects of the proposed driveway. These
calculations support that the design of the access meets the requirements for braking
distance, stopping site distance, and access curve radius. (See application for more detail.)
With the subject variance request, the applicant has attempted to address Staff's, Council's,
and ITD's concerns from 2007. The construction of the right turn lane onto Pine from Eagle
as proposed is consistent with TTD's long-term design for Eagle Road. The revised site plan
included in Exhibit A.2 shows the right-in access drive from SH 55 in approximately the
same location on Eagle Road, however, the location where the driveway enters the Jacksons
site is much further to the north creating a longer deceleration lane and stacking area so that
traffic flow on Eagle Road should not be as affected as the previous design. The proposed
point of access to the Jacksons property now allows vehicles to enter the site at an existing
drive aisle as opposed to a parking area. The applicant proposes to mitigate the traffic impact
on SH 55 by constructing a right turn lane onto Pine and providing greater deceleration for
both that right turn and the right-in only access. The applicant states in their narrative that
they are amenable to a condition of approval limiting truck traffic through the proposed
access point. Staff believes that the new design of the right-in access and right turn lane onto
Pine alleviates the previous concerns of Staff and City Council.
To grant a variance, the Council needs to make the following findings:
Jacksons Food Stores VAC VAR PAGE 5
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1. The variance shall not grant a right or special privilege that is not otherwise allowed in
the district;
2. The variance relieves an undue hardship because of characteristics of the site;
3. The variance shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
Staff believes that granting a variance would not allow a right or special privilege that is not
otherwise allowed for properties that aze adjacent to a state highway because the Council has
granted several variances to other properties in similar situations along Eagle Road in this
area.
Staff believes that granting the subject variance would relieve an undue hardship to Jacksons
due to chazacteristics of the site because of its location on a state highway, limited frontage,
and not having the ability to gain access to the south. There is not any ability to have access
to this site from the south due to that property being developed. There is access to Pine, but
by not having an access to the state highway, anyone wishing to get to this location has to go
through the Pine/Eagle intersection to do so. This intersection is a heavily trafficked one.
Therefore, access to the state highway could relieve some of this congestion, if designed
appropriately.
Staff fmds that granting the subject variance would not be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or welfaze because of the construction of a right turn lane onto Pine from Eagle in
addition to the right-in only access into the site. Staff believes these additions will permit a
higher volume of traffic to pass through the intersection while reducing the turning conflicts
into the Jacksons property from northbound traffic which will now exit before the intersection
and not stack into Pine Street impeding traffic traveling east on Pine. Further, Staff believes
the access design as proposed, in conjunction with the proposed right turn onto Pine from
Eagle, the dedicated deceleration lane, and segregated entrance will improve public safety on
Eagle Road. Note: The applicant will be required to constructed the right-turn lane onto
Pine within 1 year of the issuance date of the permit by ITD.
Note: The applicant refers to the right turn lane onto Pine in their narrative as being a
`free" right turn lane; it is not. It's simply a right turn lane.
Per the analysis and findings above, Staff is recommending approval of the subject Variance
application (see Exhibit C for required variance fmdings).
2. VACATION APPLICATION:
The applicant is requesting that note #6 on the face of the Porky Pazk Subdivision No. 1 final
plat be vacated because of the concurrent request for right-in only access to the site from SH
55/N. Eagle Road. Plat note #6 states, "Direct lot access to Eagle Road is prohibited. Direct
lot access to Pine Street is prohibited unless specifically approved by ACHD." Because this
note also includes restrictions on access to Pine Street, Staff is not supportive of striking the
note entirely. Staff is supportive of striking the portion that prohibits access to Eagle
Road only if Council approves the variance request and grants a right in only access to
this site.
ACHD submitted a letter to the City dated August 6, 2008, stating that the district is not
supportive of the applicant's request to vacate the plat note specifically with regard to Pine
Avenue (see Exhibit B.1).
Note: There are no required UDC findings for a Vacation. Idaho Code requires the City to
vacate a plat note in the same manner it was created, by approval of the City Council, at a
public hearing.
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b. Staff Recommendation: Based on the facts and fmdings provided in this report, Staffrecommends
approval of the variance request (VAR-08-007). Because Staff is recommending approval of the
variance, Staff is also recommending approval of the vacation request (VAC-08-003). The
eridian Citv Council heard these items on Seutember 2. 2008. At the nubl_ic hearing th
ouncil anuroved the subiect VAC and VAR request
8. EI~~ITS
A. Drawings
1. Vicinity Map
2. Proposed Site Plan
3. Previously Denied Site Plan
B. Agency/Department Comments
1. Ada County Highway District
2. Idaho Transportation Department
C. Letter from Traffic Engineer
D. Required Findings from the Unified Development Code (Variance)
Jacksons Food Stores VAC VAR PAGE 7
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
A. Drawings
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has reviewed the appNc~tion kx kem referenced above. Nate 6 of Porky Perk Subdivision ~1 currently
states "Direct lot access to Eagle Road its prohibted. Direct tot access to Pine Street is prohibited unless
sp~ficially approved by Ada County Highway District°. The DisMd is not supportive of the ~pficant's
request to vacate the plat Hate spet~flt~ily vritlt regard to Pine Avenue.
it you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387.8177.
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CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
2. Idaho Transportation Department
-----Original Message-----
From: Kevin Sablan
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 3:21 PM
To: 'dei'
Cc: Pam Golden; Steven Parry
Subject: RE: Jackson's Access Permit
Thanks Pat, I think this pretty much covers the questions I had. As soon as we
receive the final construction plans for review and approval and the variance
approval from Meridian, we can issue the permit.
-----Original Message-----
From: dei [mailto:DOBIE DEI@MSN.COM]
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 2:59 PM
To: Kevin Sablan
Subject: Re: Jackson's Access Permit
Kevin,
The taper length of the deceleration lane is 120 feet. At 80 feet the turning
vehicles will clear the through traffic lane with a speed differential of 10
mph and an available lane width of 8 feet. The remaining 40 feet are available
for deceleration below 40 mph.
At the beginning of the 150-ft. radius reverse curve the vehicle approach speed
is 23.7 mph. This is an acceptable entry speed for this radius curve.
The available braking distance is adequate to allow the vehicle to completely
stop before entering the fuel station.
I referenced the 2001 AASHTO standards to avoid the metric conversion.
Confirmation will be provided to document Meridian's approval of the access.
Pat
----- Original Message -----
From: "Kevin Sablan" <Kevin.Sablan@itd.idaho.gov>
To: <dobie dei@msn.com>
Cc: "Matt Ward" <Matt.Ward@itd.idaho.gov>
Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 11:22 AM
Subject: Jackson's Access Permit
Pat,
Your proposed layout for the right-in appears acceptable. Couple questions,
for Braking Distance, where is the 40' measurement coming from? For the Access
Curve Radius calculations, its not clear which is the 150' radius. What is the
ratio for the compound curve radii at the approach opening? The 23.7 MPH
speed, is that at the approach entrance or at the entrance into the parking
area? Looks like you were referencing the 2001 AASHTO, 2004 is the latest
adopted by ITD.
Also, has the city of Meridian approved the right-in access? We will need
confirmation that this has been approved by Meridian.
Kevin
Exhibit B
CTI'Y OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
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From: "Kevin Sablan" <Kevin.Sablan@itd.idaho.gov>
Sent: Tuesday, May 06, 2008 2:45 PM
To: <dobie dei@msn.com>
Cc: "Matt Ward" <Matt.Ward@itd.idaho.gov>; "Pam Golden"
<Pam.Golden@itd.idaho.gov>; "Steven Parry" <Steven.Parry@itd.idaho.gov>
Subject: RE: Jackson's Access Permit
> Pat,
> The preliminary proposed layout you submitted appears acceptable; I'm
> still am waiting to hear back on the questions I asked below. As soon
> as you address the questions below and we receive and approve the
final
> construction plans (including traffic control) and receive a copy of
the
> approved variance from the city of Meridian for the right-in access
ITD
> will issue the necessary permit for the approach construction. All
> highway improvements shall comply with ITD design standards and
> standards for highway construction. The permit will require a
> performance bond be provided to ITD prior to start of any work in the
> state right of way.
> If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.
> Kevin Sablan, P. E.
> District Traffic Engineer
> Idaho Transportation Department
> District Three
> P.O. Box 8028
> Boise, ID 83714-8028
> P: 208-334-8340
> F: 208-334-8917
> email: kevin.sablan@itd.idaho.gov
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Kevin Sablan
> Sent: Monday, March 31, 2008 11:22 AM
> To: 'dobie dei@msn.com'
> Cc: Matt Ward
> Subject: Jackson's Access Permit
> Pat,
> Your proposed layout for the right-in appears acceptable. Couple
> questions, for Braking Distance, where is the 40' measurement coming
> from? For the Access Curve Radius calculations, its not clear which
is
> the 150' radius. What is the ratio for the compound curve radii at
the
> approach opening? The 23.7 MPH speed, is that at the approach
entrance
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
> or at the entrance into the parking area? Looks like you were
> referencing the 2001 AASHTO, 2004 is the latest adopted by ITD.
> Also, has the city of Meridian approved the right-in access? We will
> need confirmation that this has been approved by Meridian.
> Kevin
Exhibit B
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
C. Letter from Traffic Engineer
R9arch 17, 20013
Kevin Srab(an, P:E.
L~strici 3 Traffic Engineer
Idaho Transportation Department
P.Q. @ox 13028
t3oiss, tD 8370?-2028
RE: Jactcson's Access Permit
Dear Kevin:
DOf31E ENGINEf~fAtG, INC.
777 Hearthstone Drive
Boise. ID 83~~2
ZOt3 345-329 plt~ti
203-3~'8-43019 fi~c
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As a foltov~up to our nesting of March 14, 200$, I praparatl the fo{(owing
submittal for your review. At~ctr~ you will find a plan for the proposed access
together with a set of calcuFa##ons checking the geometry and safety aspects of
the prt~posed driveway.
Thy ttrm lane was lo+~ated as shown to avoid physical cor~fits~s that now exist
along S}f 55 and to keep i# wl~thin the existing highway right-afavvay. i4rt Idaho
Paver transmission tower is Incsted on the plans near the sr~uthwest comer of
the Jgckson's site, and an overhead sign bridge erdsses the highway
rapproximately 'i 2*v fe+a# south of the power pots. Relvra#lml :the drtve~+ay to the-
sou#h would require the acquisition of rtew rig~tit-of-way frt~m a third per and
would cause a conflict with these strUdures. Tits sign bridr,~e would hays to be
moved, and the power pole would remain at the gory poirnt of the sfip lane. This
design would create an unsafe e~ondrtlon. Moving either structure would also be
very extensive.
The proposed site access tnc(udes a 120-ft. taper (1 Q:1) plus a 7(?-ft ttrm bay In
front of the entrance to a 160-fit. slip tans, The design conforms to A~-8HT4
statldecds fora 50-mph design speed.
1'tetase call me 'if you I~ve any questions or .need additions! .i<tfvm~at<cn.
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Errgrfng. inc.
~: John Jackson
Cgeoff Wardtez/
Exhibit C
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Exhibit C
CITY OF MERIDIAN PLANNING DEPARTMENT STAFF REPORT FOR HEARING DATE OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
D. Required Findings from the Unified Development Code (Variance)
7'he City Council shall apply the standards listed in Idaho Code 67-6516 and all the findings
listed in Section I1-SB-4.E of the UDC to review the variance request. In order to grant a
variance, the Council shall make the followingfindings:
A. The variance shall not grant a right or special privilege that is not otherwise allowed
in the district:
The City Council finds that granting a variance would not allow a right or special privilege
that is not otherwise allowed for properties that are adjacent to a state highway because the
City Council has granted similaz privileges to other properties in this azealdistrict.
B. The variance relieves an undue hardship because of characteristics of the site;
The City Council finds that granting the subject variance would relieve an undue hardship
to Jacksons due to characteristics of the site because of its location on a state highway.
C. The variance shall not be detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare.
The City Council finds that granting the subject variance would not be detrimental to the
public health, safety, or welfaze because of the construction of a right turn lane onto Pine
from Eagle Road, in addition to the right-in only access proposed to the site. The City
Council finds these additions will permit a higher volume of traffic to pass through the
intersection while reducing the turning conflicts into the Jacksons property from
northbound traffic which will be able to exit before the intersection and not stack into Pine
Street impeding traffic traveling east on Pine. Further, the City Council finds the access
design as proposed with the right turn, dedicated deceleration lane, and segregated entrance
will improve public safety on Eagle Road. For the reasons stated above, City Council is
recommending approval of the subject variance request.
Exhibit D