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Date: April 14, 2014
To: Oak Leaf Development Company, Inc. (via email)
4042 W. Chinden Blvd.
Meridian, ID 83646
John S. Franden, President
Mitchell A. Jaurena, Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Sara M. Baker, Commissioner
Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner
Subject: Center Community
6651 N. Tree Farm Way
Resubdivision of existing lot to include 6 residential lots, accessed by a
common driveway, including a community pool.
In response to your request for comment, the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) staff has
reviewed the submitted application and site plan for the item referenced above. It has been
determined that ACHD has two site-specific conditions of approval (see below) for this
application at this time.
Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways located near
intersections to be located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the
nearest street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from an
intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local street,
but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required,
residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20-feet and may be constructed
as curb-cut type driveways.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.4.3, 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.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing
streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements are to
correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction or
replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with
curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs;
signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
• Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct one 20 foot wide private
drive to serve the 6 residential lots from the site onto Tree Haven Way located approximately
325 feet west of Tree Farm Way, and one 20 foot wide driveway to access the community
pool facility from the site onto Tree Haven Way, located approximately 125 feet west of the
proposed private drive and 450 feet west of Tree Farm Way.
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
• Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct one 20 foot
wide private drive to serve the 6 residential lots from the site onto Tree Haven Way located
approximately 325 feet west of Tree Farm Way and one 20 foot wide driveway to access the
community pool facility from the site onto Tree Haven Way, located approximately 125 feet
west of the proposed private drive and 450 feet west of Tree Farm Way meets District Policy
and should be approved as proposed. The applicant should be required to pave both
driveways their full widths with pavement tapers and at least 30 feet into the site beyond the
edge of pavement of Tree Haven Way.
The applicant should be required to correct deficiencies and replace deteriorated facilities on
Tree Farm Way and Tree Haven Way abutting the site. These improvements include
sidewalk replacement, curb and. gutter replacement, installation or reconstruction of
pedestrian ramps, pavement repairs, etc.
General
A traffic impact fee will be assessed by ACHD and will be due prior to issuance of a building permit.
Please contact ACHD Planning and Development Services at 387-6170 for information regarding
impact fees.
Plans must be submitted to the ACHD Development Review Department prior to final approval.
Prior to the construction or installation of any roadway improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk,
pavement widening, driveways, culverts, etc.) a permit or license agreement must be obtained from
ACHD.
Prior to the construction or installation of any roadway improvements (curb, gutter, sidewalk,
pavement widening, driveways, culverts, etc.) a permit to work in the right-of-way must be obtained
through ACHD Construction Services. For questions regarding the permitting process, please
contact Construction Services at 387-6280.
The applicant shall also be required to meet the applicable ACRD Standard Conditions of Approval
as well as ACRD Policies and requirements that may apply as noted below.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6218
Sincerely,
Lauren Watsek
Planner I
Development Services
CC: Project file,
City of Meridian (via email),
Spurwing Greens Master Association, Inc. (via email),
RiveRidge Engineering Company (via email)
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way.
2. Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located
within the ACHD right-of-way.
3. In accordance with District policy, 7203.6, the applicant may be required to update any
existing non-compliant pedestrian improvements abutting the site to meet current
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The applicant's engineer should
provide documentation of ADA compliance to District Development Review staff for
review.
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. A license agreement and compliance with the District's Tree Planter policy is required
for all landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of--way or easement areas.
6. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site
shall be borne by the developer.
7. 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 ACRD conduits
(spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
8. 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.
9. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual,
ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and
all applicable ACHD Standards unless specifically waived herein. An engineer
registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
10. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
11. 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 ACRD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain
written confirmation of any change from ACHD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review
the site plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at
that time. Any change in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard
Conditions of Approval in place at that time unless a waiver/variance of the
requirements or other legal relief is granted by the ACHD Commission.
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. 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.
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org