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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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September 28, 2009
City of Meridian
Planning Department
660 E. Watertower Lane Suite 202
Meridian, Idaho 83642
FAX 888-6854
Re: Location:1085 S. Ten Mile Road
Route: I-84 MP 41.5
Name: City of Meridian
File No. AZ 09-008
Hearing Date: October 7, 2009
Dear Zoning Administrator,
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ITD comments pertain to noise as no access will be considered to I-84. Please see the Noise Abatement
along State Highways notice enclosed.
If you have any questions please call me at 334-8377.
Sincerely,
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~~ Pam Golden, P.E.
District Three Development and Access Management Engineer
IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 8028 (208) 334-8300
Boise; IB 83707-2028 itd.idaho.gov
Noise Abatement along State Highways
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It appears this development will have residential frontage on a state highway. This letter
serves as notice that the Idaho Transportation Department will not be providing future
noise abatement for this development. Any and all traffic noise abatement should be
provided by the developer. Per Federal Highway Administration guidelines, if noise
abatement is not provided, we would recommend buyers receive full disclosure of
anticipated noise levels from highway traffic.
We recommend and request the local land use authority require the developer to
construct the following noise abatement feature:
Noise Abatement for Residential Development
A. The applicant shall provide traffic noise abatement by constructing a berm or a berm
and wall combination approximately parallel to the state highway and off the state
right of way.
B. Height: The top of the berm, or berm and wall in combination, shall be a minimum of
ten feet higher than the elevation at the centerline of the state highway.
G. Wall Materials: If a wall is proposed, the wall shall meet the following standards:
1. Wall materials shall be impervious concrete or stucco, unless otherwise
approved by the Idaho Transportation Department as a sound attenuating
material.
2. Intermittent breaks in the berm or berm and wall in combination will degrade
the function and should not be allowed.
D. Alternative noise abatement. designs that meet Federal Highway Administration
guidelines may be proposed by the developer. The applicant should contact Greg
Vit[ey, Environmental Section Manager of 334-8300 if further information is desired.
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