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September 29, 2008
To: Marc Johnson
1402 N. Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83642
Subject: MCUP-08-025
1332, 1402 & 1414 N. Meridian Road
Assisted living facility on .64 acres
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Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1~` Vice President
Dave Givens, 2nd Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
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On September 26, 2008, the Ada County Highway District acted an 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
Planner I
Right-of-Way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
Utilities
City of Meridian
BRS Architects
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada,id.us
Right-of--Way ~ Development Services Department
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Project/File: Shaylee Estates/MCUP-08-025 ---- ----~-~ --
This is a conditional use application far an assisted living facility an .64 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 1332, 1402 & 1414 N. Meridian Road
Staff
Approval; September 29, 2008
Applicant: Marc Johnson
1402 N. Meridian Road
Meridian, ID 83842
Representative: BRS Architects
Andrew Davis
1010 S. Allante, Ste 100
Boise, ID 83709
Staff Contact: Kristy Scovill
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: kscovill~achd.ada id us
Tech Review: September 26, 2008
Application Information:
Acreage: g4
Current Zoning: C-C
Number of Beds: 15
Building Square Footage: 9,499
Commercial Lots: 3
A. Findin s of Fact
Existing Conditions
1. Site Information: This site currently consists of three single family dwelling units.
2. Descri tion of
Direction
North
South
East
West
djacent Surroundin Ar~~
Land Use
Communit Business District
Communit~siness District _
Community Business District
Low/Medium Residential District
Zonin
C-C
C-C
C-C
R-4
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3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right-of-Way Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Meridian Road is currently improved with 2 traffic lanes, and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk within
70-feet of existing right-of-way for Meridian Road (40-feet from centerline) abutting the site.
4. Existing Access: There are two defined access points to this property located off of Meridian
Road. The first access is shared with the property to the south approximately
18-feet in width and located at the south property line. The second access is
approximately 17-feet in width and located 57-feet south of the north property
line (measured near edge to near edge).
5. Site History: ACRD previously reviewed this site as a preliminary plat application for
Shaylee Estates Subdivision, a 6-lot residential subdivision. The plat
application was approved by ACRD Staff on June 18, 2007. This site was
approved for a certificate of zoning compliance application on October 17,
2007 to utilize one of the existing residential homes as an office.
Development Impacts
6. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 41 additional (42-existing: 22 for
the existing office, and 20 for the two residential homes) vehicle trips per day
based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
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. Existing Condition of Area Roadways:
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
Meridian Road 210' Principal
Arterial
*Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane pi
Traffic Count
10,787 south of
Fairview Ave. on
2/12/08
~incipal arterial road
Level of Speed
Service* Limit
Better 25 MPH
than "C"
~vay is "E" (15,500 VTD).
9. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Plan
The following improvements are listed in the District's Capital Improvements Plan (CIP).
• Meridian Road between Cherry Lane and Ustick Raad is listed to be widened to 5-lanes in the
timeframe between the 2019 and 2028.
The following improvements are listed in the District's Five Year Work Plan.
• The first phase of the Split Corridor project, from I-84 to Franklin is listed to begin in 2009. This
project will widen Meridian Road and Main Street to 3-lanes, each will be one-way traffic.
• The second phase of the Split Corridor project, from Franklin Road to Cherry/Fairview is listed in
the current Five Year Work Plan to begin in 2012. This project will widen Meridian Road and
Main Street to 5-lanes with two-way traffic.
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B. Findin s for Consideration
Meridian Road
Right-of-Way Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure
72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot
concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct curb, gutter and 4.5-foot attached
concrete sidewalk along Meridian Road abutting the site.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: Based on the current concept design for the Split Corridor
Project, it has been determined that this segment of Meridian Road will be constructed as a 5-lane
roadway section with two travel lanes in each direction and a center turn lane. This 5-lane roadway
section will be constructed within a constrained amount of right-of-way, 80-feet instead of the
standard 96-feet. Because 40-feet of right-of-way currently exist from the centerline of Meridian
Road, no additional right-of-way dedication will be required.
The applicant will be required to complete one of the following:
• If the applicant chooses to construct curb, gutter, and attached sidewalk abutting Meridian
Road, then the applicant will be required to construct the improvements a minimum of 31-
feetfrom the centerline of Meridian Road (measured centerline to top back of curb). With
either a 5-foot wide detached or a 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk.
• If the applicant chooses not to construct curb and gutter, then the applicant will be required
to construct a 5-foot wide detached sidewalk located a minimum of 36-feet from the
centerline of the roadway.
• Provide the District with a road trust in the amount of $5,747 (209 ft (frontage) x $25/per
linear foot x 10%) for the future construction of the sidewalk as part of the Meridian Split
Corridor Project.
2. Private Roads
Private Road Policy: District policy 7205.6 states, 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 proposing to construct one 24-feet wide private road
(Kimberlee Lane) to intersect Meridian Road, located 51-feet south of the north property line
(measured near edge to near edge). The private road is proposed to be constructed 65-feet from
Maple Avenue, an existing public roadway (measured centerline to centerline).
Staff Comment/Recommendation: The proposed private road location does not meet District
offset policy from Maple Avenue. However, due to the existing configuration of successive
driveways, addressing issues and the need for circulation within the site for emergency services,
staff recommends a modification of policy to allow the private road in its proposed location. The
proposed location for the private road was previously approved with Shaylee Subdivision in June
2007.
If the City of Meridian approves the private road, the applicant shall be required to pave the private
roadway a minimum of 20 to 24-feet wide and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of Meridian Road and install pavement tapers with 15-foot curb radii abutting the
roadway edge.
Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through
the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
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ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application, will
be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign and
reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road far public ownership and
maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to ACHD:
• Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
Construct the roadway to the minimum ACRD requirements.
Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
3. Driveways
Successive Driveway Policy: District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or
arterial roadways with a speed limit of 25 to align or offset a minimum of 105-feet from any existing
or proposed driveway.
Driveway Paving 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.
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 3fi-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 has proposed to utilize an existing 18-foot driveway located
at the south property line.
Staff CommenURecommendation: The applicant's proposal does not meet District offset policy.
However, due to the existing configuration of successive driveways, staff recommends a
modification of policy to allow the driveway at its proposed location. The applicant will 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.
4. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Width 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.
5. Other Access
Meridian Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically
approved with this application, direct lot access to this roadway is prohibited.
C. Site S ecific Conditions of A royal
Complete one of the following:
~ Construct one half of a 31-foot street section with curb, gutter, and attached sidewalk
abutting Meridian Road. With the sidewalk located a minimum of 31-feet from the centerline
of Meridian Road (measured centerline to top back of curb) with either a 5-foot wide
detached or a 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk.
Construct a 5-foot wide detached sidewalk a minimum of 36-feet from the centerline of
Meridian Road.
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• Provide the District with a road trust in the amount of $5,747 (2~9 ft (frontage) x $25/per
linear footx 10%) for the future construction of the sidewalk along Meridian Road as part of
the Meridian Split Corridor Project.
2. Construct one private road (Kimberlee Lane) 24-feet wide located approximately 51-feet south of
the north property line (property line to near edge).
3. Utilize the existing 18-foot wide driveway located approximately at the south property line. 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.
4. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to Meridian Road
is prohibited.
5. 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 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 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 ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant
shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACRD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACRD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in
the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
12. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and
signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
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representative of the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
13. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at
the time the change in use is sought.
E. Conclusions of Law
1. 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.
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Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordination
Shaylee Estates/MCUp-08-025
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request far Reconsideration Guidelines OR Appeal Guidelines
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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 ar 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.
DlD YOU EMEMBER:
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 a50' 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 IPC~ approved set of subdivision u#ility 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 ACRD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be
charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days
from the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal
shall refer to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address
and telephpne 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,
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify
being appealed, as such action is adequately
presented at the hearing.
the Commission shall either affirm or
amend or supplement the decision
supported by the law and evidence
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