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February 18, 2009
To: James L. Jewitt
1560 Carol Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Subject: MAZ-08-015
Annexation & Rezone (South Ridge 31)
Northeast corner of Overland and Ten Mile
Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, 2nd Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Sara M. Baker, commisspnprF
FEB 19 2009
City Of Meridian
City Clerk Office
On February 18, 2009, 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 the District may require with future specific development applications.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6187.
Sincerely,
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Matt Edmond
Planner II
Right -of -Way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
Van Elg, The Land Group (sent via email)
Sonya Watters, Meridian City Planning Department (sent via email)
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
Project/File: MAZ-08-016 ---------------------------
This application is for annexation and rezone of 36.27 acres from Ada County RUT
zone to the City of Meridian's M-E zone.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: NEC of Overland and Ten Mile
Staff Approval: February 18, 2009
Applicant/Owner: James L. Jewitt
1560 Carol Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Representative: The Land Group - Van Elg
462 E. Shore Drive, Suite 100
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Staff Contact: Matt Edmond
Phone: 387-6187
E-mail: medmondaachd.ada id us
Tech Review: None.
Application Information:
Acreage: 36.27
Current Zoning: RUT (Rural -Urban Transition)
Proposed Zoning: WE (Mixed -Employment)
A. Findings of Fact
Existing Conditions
I. Site Information: The site contains a 4,272 square foot Grange building.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
*North Interstate 84 N/Ah Sin le Famil Residential South Rid a Subdivision Rural Residential, A riculturalR-8 /RUT
Single Family Residential (Cheviot Hills Estates) R1 T
3. Existing Roadway Improvements and Right -of -Way Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Overland Road is improved with two travel lanes (25-feet of pavement), and no curb, gutter, or
sidewalk, within 50-feet of right-of-way abutting the site.
• Ten Mile Road is improved with two travel lanes (24-feet of pavement), and no curb, gutter, or
sidewalk, within 58-feet of right-of-way (25-feet from centerline) abutting the site.
• Tasa Drive is improved with two travel lanes (32-feet of pavement), rolled curb and gutter, and
no sidewalk, within 50-feet of right-of-way west of Ten Mile Road opposite the site.
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4. Existing Access: The site has two defined access points onto Ten Mile Road and no access
points onto Overland Road.
S. Site History: The District has not previously acted on any development applications involving this
site.
6. Adjacent Development: South Ridge Subdivision, a residential subdivision to consist of 785
single-family units, 160 multi -family units, one elementary school, one library, one daycare facility,
and 190,000 square feet of commercial space, is located immediately south of the site. The
realignment of Overland Road to the south was a condition of approval for this development. The
ACHD Commission approved the revised preliminary plat for South Ridge on September 12, 2007.
Development Impacts
7. Trip Generation: This application is for annexation and rezone only. Assuming a 20 percent floor -
area -ratio, the proposed development is estimated to generate between 3,480 and 11,420
additional vehicle trips per day, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation
Manual and depending on the type of office use.
8. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of any building
permits. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that
time.
9. Existing Condition of Area Roadways:
Roadway
Frontage
T Functional
Classification
Traffic Count
Level of
Service*
Speed
Limit
Overland Road
1,326'
Principal
Arterial
5,051 east of Ten Mile
2/20/2008
Better than
"C'
25 MPH
Ten Mile Road
1,188,
Principal
Arterial
5,717 north of Overland
2/20/2008
Better than
"C"
35/50
MPH
Tasa Drive None
* Acceptable level of servi
Local
f
No data
N/A
25 MPH
ce or a two-lane principal arterial is E" (17,000 ADT).
10. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) / Five Year Work Plan (FYWP):
• There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project
that are listed for improvements in the Five Year Work Plan.
• Overland Road from Ten Mile Road to Linder Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan
to be widened to five lanes between 2015 and 2019. This section of Overland Road is subject
to a Developer Cooperative Agreement to be designed, constructed, and realigned to the
south at Ten Mile Road no later than October 31, 2009. Although the roadway has been
designed, a financial surety guaranteeing its construction is not in place, so a notice to
proceed has not been approved at this time.
• Ten Mile Road from Overland Road to Franklin Road is listed in the Capital Improvements
Plan to be widened to five lanes between 2015 and 2019. See finding for Consideration #1
below.
• The intersection of Overland Road and Ten Mile Road is listed in the Capital Improvements
Plan to be widened and signalized between 2015 and 2019. This intersection is subject to a
Developer Cooperative Agreement to be relocated and signalized no later than October 31,
2009. A financial surety guaranteeing the relocation and signalization of the intersection is not
in place, so a notice to proceed has not been approved at this time.
• The intersection of Overland Road and Linder Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan
to be widened and signalized between 2015 and 2019. This intersection is subject to a
Developer Cooperative Agreement to be widened and signalized no later than October 31,
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2009. A financial surety guaranteeing the widening and signalization of the intersection is not
in place, so a notice to proceed has not been approved at this time.
B. Findings for Consideration
This application is for annexation and rezone only. Listed below are some of the findings for
consideration that the District may identify when it reviews a future development application. The
District may add additional findings for consideration when it reviews a specific redevelopment
application.
1. Ten Mile Road Interchange Project
Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will be constructing a new interchange where Ten Mile
Road crosses 1-84. This interchange will raise the grade of Ten Mile Road and remove the
existing intersections of Tasa Drive and Overland Road with Ten Mile Road. The project includes
reconstructing and widening Ten Mile Road from existing Overland Road north to the southern
terminus of ACHD's Ten Mile Road/Franklin Road intersection project programmed for 2010.
Construction of the interchange is expected to begin early summer 2009 and be complete by
December 2011.
2. Overland Road
Right -of -Way Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure
72-Fl B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot
concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy requires 7-foot wide attached (or 5-foot detached) concrete
sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to vacate Overland Road where it intersects
Ten Mile Road abutting the site, consistent with the South Ridge preliminary plat approval.
Staff Comment: This section of Overland Road is subject to a Developer Cooperative
Agreement to be realigned to the south no later than October 31, 2009. Although the roadway
has been designed, a financial surety guaranteeing its construction is not yet in place, so a notice
to proceed has not been approved at this time. As part of the Ten Mile Interchange Project, ITD is
currently planning on reconstructing Overland Road in its existing alignment to match the elevated
grade of Ten Mile Road. In order for the applicant's proposal to be approved, the following must
occur:
a. The conditions of the existing Developer Cooperative Agreement must be satisfied. These
conditions include, but are not limited to: provision of a financial surety to ACHD to guarantee
the construction of Overland Road in the new alignment, and completion of the Overland
Road realignment no later than October 31, 2009;
b. ACHD must submit, and ITD must approve a change order to provide access to both the site
and Tasa Drive via Market Square Way instead of the existing Overland Road alignment.
This change order will call for the construction of Market Square Way from the new Overland
Road alignment to Tasa Drive, and for the complete removal of Overland Road where it
currently intersects Ten Mile Road (see attached correspondence to ITD). This change order
cannot be submitted until a financial surety guaranteeing the construction of Overland Road in
the new alignment is in place;
c. The applicant, ACHD, and ITD must come to an agreement for the provision of right-of-way
and construction of Market Square Way between the existing and proposed new alignment of
Overland Road.
If any of these actions does not occur, the applicant's proposal for Overland cannot be approved,
and alternate arrangements to provide access to the site and Tasa Drive will have to be made.
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3. Ten Mile Road
Right -of -Way Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure
72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot
concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy requires 7-foot wide attached (or 5-foot detached) concrete
sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any additional right-of-way dedication or
roadway improvements along Ten Mile Road abutting the site.
Staff Comment: As part of the Ten Mile Interchange Project, ITD will construct all necessary
improvements to Ten Mile Road abutting the site, and ITD has already secured the necessary
right-of-way for the project, therefore no additional right-of-way or roadway improvements are
required with this application.
4. Internal Streets
Commercial Street 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.
Turnarounds: District policy 7205.2.1 requires turnarounds to be constructed to provide a
minimum turning radius of 45-feet. Landscape and parking islands may be constructed in
turnarounds if a minimum inside curb radius of 28-feet, and a minimum outside radius of 45-feet
are provided. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard
AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing three internal public streets (Market Square
Way, Old Market Court, and Tasa Drive), and to provide access to the existing Tasa Drive via the
internal street network.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: As part of the Ten Mile Interchange Project, ITD is
responsible for constructing a local roadway connection to provide access to the site and Tasa
Drive. Plans for the Ten Mile Interchange Project include the construction of Tasa Drive (between
the existing portion of Tasa Drive and the proposed roundabout) and Market Square Way
(between the proposed roundabout and the existing Overland Road alignment) as 36-foot street
sections with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalks on both sides.
District staff is supportive of current plans to construct all internal streets as 36-foot street
sections, provided that they are built to commercial street standards.
The applicant will be responsible for constructing any internal or abutting streets that are NOT
built by ITD as 36-foot street sections with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached concrete
sidewalks on both sides, and terminating any non -continuous roadway with a cul-de-sac with a
minimum curb radius of 45-feet.
5. Offsite Streets
Commercial Street 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 a change to the current Ten Mile Interchange
Project to have ITD construct Market Square Way between the existing Overland alignment and
the new Overland Road alignment in order to provide primary access to the site and Tasa Drive.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: As part of the Ten Mile Interchange Project, ITD is
responsible for constructing a local roadway connection to provide access to the site and Tasa
Drive. ITD plans to provide this access do not currently include extending Market Square Way
south of the existing Overland Road alignment.
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If access is provided in accordance with current plans to reconstruct Overland Road in its existing
alignment to match the elevated grade of Ten Mile Road, the capacity of this access would be
severely limited due to its proximity to the 1-84/Ten Mile interchange. Therefore, ACHD will NOT
allow any additional development to take sole access via a reconstructed Overland Road. If the
applicant, ACHD, and ITD are unable to come to an agreement for the provision of right-of-
way and construction of Market Square Way between the existing and proposed new
alignment of Overland Road, the applicant will be responsible for the construction of this
section of roadway and the closure of existing Overland Road at Ten Mile Road prior to
any development of the site.
6. Roundabout
Roundabout Policy: The roundabout should be designed with 21-foot street sections on either
side of the center island. The applicant will be required to dedicate sufficient right-of-way on
either side of an island. Coordinate the size and design of the roundabout with traffic services
staff.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing a roundabout at the intersection of Tasa Drive
and Market Square Way. The roundabout will have two legs as public streets, one leg as a stub
street, and one leg as a private drive aisle.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: As part of the Ten Mile Interchange Project, ITD is
responsible for constructing a local roadway connection to provide access to the site and Tasa
Drive. ITD has agreed to incorporate the roundabout as part this local roadway connection, and
plans for the Ten Mile Interchange Project include the construction of this roundabout. District
Traffic Services staff is coordinating the design of this roundabout with ITD.
The applicant will be responsible for constructing any portion of the roundabout that is NOT built
by ITD.
7. Stub Streets
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7203.5.1 states that the street design in a proposed
development shall cause no undue hardship to adjoining property. An adequate and convenient
access to adjoining property for use in future development may be required. If a street ends at
the development boundary, it shall meet the requirements of sub section 7205, "non -continuous
streets." District policy 7205.5 states that stub streets will be required to provide intra-
neighborhood circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform
with the requirements described in Section 7204.5, 7204.6 and 7204.7, except a temporary cul-
de-sac will not be required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150-feet. A sign shall be
installed at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE."
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct one stub street to the east, located
approximately 450-feet north of the existing Overland Road (measured centerline to centerline),
and to provide access to Windy Ridge Lane, a private road, at the south property boundary.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: As part of the Ten Mile Interchange Project, ITD is
responsible for constructing a local roadway connection to provide access to the site, Tasa Drive,
and Windy Ridge Lane. ITD is not, however, obligated to provide access to 1620 S. Ten Mile
Road (parcel # S1223223300). In the event that access is provided to the site by extending
Market Square Way to the new Overland Road alignment (Finding for Consideration #2), the
applicant will be required to provide access Windy Ridge Lane and to 1620 S. Ten Mile Road.
8. Driveways
Access Management 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
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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.
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 12 driveways onto the internal
public street system.
Staff Comment/Recommendation: Commercial driveways are restricted to a maximum width of
36-feet. Pave each driveway its full width at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement.
9. Landscaping
Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD
right-of-way or easement areas. Trees shall be located no closer than 10-feet from all public
storm drain facilities. Landscaping should be designed to eliminate site obstructions in the vision
triangle at intersections. District Policy 5104.3.1 requires a 40-foot vision triangle and a 3-foot
height restriction on all landscaping located at an uncontrolled intersection and a 50-foot offset
from stop signs. Landscape plans are required with the submittal of civil plans and must meet all
District requirements prior to signature of the final plat and/or approval of the civil plans.
10. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter 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.
11. Other Access
Overland Road and Ten Mile Road are classified as principal arterial roadways. Other than
access specifically approved by ACHD during the development process, direct lot access to these
roads is prohibited.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
This application Is for annexation and rezone only. Listed below are some of the findings for
consideration that the District may identify when it reviews a future development application. The
District may add additional findings for consideration when it reviews a specific redevelopment
application.
Vacate Overland Road where it intersects Ten Mile Road if the following criteria are met:
a. The conditions of the existing Developer Cooperative Agreement are satisfied. These
conditions include, but are not limited to: provision of a financial surety to ACHD to guarantee
the construction of Overland Road in the new alignment, and completion of the Overland
Road realignment no later than October 31, 2009;
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b. ACHD submits and ITD approves a change order to provide access to both the site and Tasa
Drive via Market Square Way instead of the existing Overland Road alignment. This change
order will call for the construction of Market Square Way from the new Overland Road
alignment to Tasa Drive, and for the complete removal of Overland Road where it currently
intersects Ten Mile Road. This change order cannot be submitted until a financial surety
guaranteeing the construction of Overland Road in the new alignment is in place;
c. The applicant, ACHD, and ITD reach an agreement for the provision of right-of-way and
construction of Market Square Way between the existing and proposed new alignment of
Overland Road.
2. Construct any internal and abutting that are NOT built by ITD as 36-foot commercial street
sections with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk on both sides.
3. If the applicant, ACHD, and ITD are unable to come to an agreement for the provision of right-of-
way and construction of Market Square Way between the existing and proposed new alignment of
Overland Road, construct this section of roadway prior to any development of the site.
4. Construct any portion of the proposed roundabout that is NOT built by ITD.
5. Construct one stub street to the east, located approximately 450-feet north of the existing
Overland Road (measured centerline to centerline). Install a sign at the terminus of the stub
street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
6. If the criteria of Site Specific Condition of Approval #1 are met, and Overland Road is vacated
where it intersects Ten Mile Road, then:
a. Provide access to Windy Ridge Lane at the south property boundary;
b. Provide access to 1620 S. Ten Mile Road (parcel # S1223223300).
7. Restrict all commercial driveways to 36-feet in width, and pave each driveway its full width at least
30-feet into the site from the street.
8. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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 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,
other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.issuance of building permit (or
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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.
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. ITD Planned Access and Proposed Change Order
4. Utility Coordination
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Appeal Guidelines
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Site Plan
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ITD Planned Site Access and Proposed Change
Current ITD project plan
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Proposed change to ITD
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May 20, 2008
Ms. Sue Sullivan
Project Manager
Idaho Transportation Department — District 3
P.O. Box 8028
Boise 83707-2028
Re: Overland Road Cross Section
Dear Ms. Sullivan:
Cara A. Mdcee, president
Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President
Dave Wens, 2nd Vice Pregdent
John S. Fran den, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
This letter summarizes ACHD's plan for the realignment of Overland Road and our proposal for the
typical section of Overland Road to be constructed as part of the Ten Mile Interchange project.
• On August 22, 2007 the ACED Commission approved the realignment of Overland Road to
the south. Any developer or ACED driven project will follow the new alignment.
• On September 12, 2007 the Commission approved the preliminary plat application for the
South Ridge Subdivision which included provisions that the existing connection of Overland
Road will be terminated when the realigned Overland Road connection is completed.
• On May 14, 2008 the ACHD Commission approved a development agreement for the
realignment of Overland. Based on the schedule requirements we should know whether we
have developer commitment for construction before your project bids in February 2009.
At this point we expect the developer commitment in the next few months and will notify you as
soon as we receive it. Once we get the developer commitment, you will be able to obliterate the
existing Overland Road connection with your project. However, we recommend continuing with a
design that includes rebuilding the existing Overland connection until we have commitment from the
developer for construction. Should we not get developer commitment prior to your project, there is
no need to reconstruct a full five lane section on Overland Road as part of the Ten Mile Interchange
project. Therefore, we propose a typical section that consists of 2-12' lanes and 2' of shy on each
side for a total clear roadway width of 28' (face of curb to face of barrier). We understand there will
be curb and gutter on the south with guardrail behind it and concrete barrier on the north that sits on
the top of a retaining wall.
Please contact me if you have any questions or would like additional information.
Sincerely,
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Sally -dell
Deputy Director, Planning and projects
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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
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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