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IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 8028
Boise, ID 83707-2028
(208) 334-8300
itd.idaho.gov
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February 17.2009
City of Meridian
Planning Department
660 E. Watertower Lane Suite 202
Meridian, Idaho 83642
FAX 888-6854
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Re: Location: NEC & SEC Corner of Amity Road and S. Meridian Road
Route: SH 69 MP 7.2
Name: City of Meridian
File No. CPA 08-014
Hearing Date: February 17, 2009
Dear Zoning Administrator,
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Meridian Road (SH-69) is a Type IV highway. The intersection of Amity Road and SH-69 is currently
signalized.
Relative to CPA 08-014, SH-69 is a high speed, high mobility facility. Much growth is anticipated in the
Kura area, which would increase traffic volumes on SH-69. Changing the comprehensive plan to allow
additional commercial uses along the highway frontage would increase the potential for conflicts on the
highway attributable to turning movements and/or increased trips. Further, changing the comprehensive
plan at this location to a higher intensity use could set precedent for additional rezoning for high intensity
uses along SH-69. There are several examples in the Treasure Valley, including Eagle Road (SH-55) where
high intensity uses fronting a state highway have reduced ITD's ability to balance access, safety and
mobility.
High intensity commercial development could create multiple high speed conflict points because of the high
volumes of turning movements associated with traffic entering and exiting the site. These conflict points, or
potential accident locations, can be reduced with the use of a frontage/backage road system.
We respectfully request that the City take action on the CPA to include a frontage/backage road system and
restricted access locations (1/Z mile and 1 mile) to SH 69.
If you have any questions please call me at 334-8377.
Sincerely,
Pam Golden, P.E.
District Three Development and Access Management Engineer