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John S. Franden, President
Mitchell A. Jaurena, Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Sara M. Baker, Commissioner
Jim Hansen, Commissioner
Date: March 27, 2014
(Via a-mail)
To: Gem State M&M, LLC
1775 W State Street
Box 317
Boise, ID 83702
Subject: Amberwave/MAZ14-004/MPP14-002
Southwest corner of McMillan and Meridian Roads
On March 27, 2014 the Ada County Highway District staff acted on 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,
Stacey Yarrington
Planner III
Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
The Land Group (via a-mail)
City of Meridian (via a-mail)
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208 387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
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Project/File: Amberwave/MAZ14-004/MPP14-002
This is an annexation, rezone, and preliminary plat to develop 27 residential lots and
3 common lots on approximately 4.7-acres. The site is located on the SWC of
McMillan Road and Meridian Road in Meridian, Idaho.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: SWC of McMillan & Meridian Rd
Staff
Approval: March 27, 2014
Applicant: Gem State M&M, LLC
1775 W State Street
Box 317
Boise, ID 83702
Representative: The Land Group, Inc.
Tamara Thompson
462 E Shore Drive, Ste. 100
Eagle, ID 83616
Staff Contact: Stacey Yarrington
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: syarringtont~achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval for annexation, rezone from
RUT to R-15, and a preliminary plat to develop 27 residential lots with 3 common lots on 4.7-
acres. The site is located on the southwest corner of McMillan Road and Meridian Road in
Meridian, Idaho.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North General Retail and Service Commercial C-G
South Medium Densit Residential R-8
East Medium Densit Residential/Rural Urban Transition R-8/RUT
West Medium Densit Residential R-8
3. Site History: ACRD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• Paramount Subdivision is in various phases of development directly north of the site.
• Solitude Place is in various phases of development directly east of the site.
Am berwave/MAZ 14-004/M P P 14-002
• Hacienda Subdivision is in various phases of development to the northeast of the site.
• Cedar Creek Subdivision, directly northwest of the site.
• Cedar Springs Townhomes, directly west of the site.
• Tustin T.W.O., a 54-lot residential subdivision is east of the site. The subdivision was
approved by ACHD in September 2013.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.16 centerline miles of new
public road.
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. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that
are currently in the Five Year Work Program.
• Meridian Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 3-lanes from Ustick
Road to McMillan Road between 2017 and 2021.
• Meridian Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 3-lanes from
McMillan Road to Chinden Boulevard/SH-20/26 between 2022 and 2026.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 257 additional vehicle trips per day
(10 existing); 27 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (1 existing), based on the
Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9th edition.
2. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
PM Peak PM Peak Existing
Roadway Frontage Functional Hour Hour Level Plus
Classification Traffic Count of Service Pro'ect
Better than Better than
McMillan Road 255-feet Minor Arterial 556 «E„ «E„
Better than Better than
Meridian Road 770-feet Minor Arterial 263 ,~D„ „D„
Lava Falls Drive 255-feet Local N/A N/A N/A
* Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane minor arterial is "D" (550 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane minor arterial is "E" (690 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for athree-lane minor arterial is "D" (720 VPH)
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for McMillan Road west of Eagle Road was 9,263 on
6/22/2011.
• The average daily traffic count for Meridian Road south of Chinden Boulevard/SH-20/26
was 4,919 on 6/5/2013.
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C. Findings for Consideration
1. McMillan Road
a. Existing Conditions: McMillan Road is improved with 2-through lanes, a left turn lane, no
curb, gutter and 5-foot wide detached sidewalk abutting the site. There is 53-feet of right-of-
way for McMillan Road (25-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of
improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master
Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the
District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of Way Width Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 states
that the standard 3-lane street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within 70
feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates a single travel lane in each direction,
a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes.
Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide
compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along
arterials listed as impact fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available
impact fee revenue in the Impact Fee Service Area.
No compensation will be provided for right-of--way on an arterial that is not listed as impact fee
eligible in the Capital Improvements Plan.
The District may acquire additional right-of-way beyond the site-related needs to preserve a
corridor for future capacity improvements, as provided in Section 7300.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all arterial streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide
between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased
safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if trees are to
be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of--curb shall be a
minimum of 7-feet wide.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-
of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located
wholly within the public right-of--way or wholly within an easement.
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.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACRD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of--way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of McMillan Road is designated in the
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MSM as a Residential Arterial with 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 49-foot street section
within 75-feet of right-of-way.
The intersection of McMillan Road and Meridian Road is designated in the MSM for a future
dual-lane roundabout.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to McMillan Road
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The McMillan/Meridian intersection is improved with
2-through travel lanes, 1-left turn lane, bicycle path, and a detached 5-foot wide detached
sidewalk within 52-feet of right-of-way. Therefore, no additional street improvements or right-
of-way dedication should be required with this application.
Typically, the District requires developments abutting arterial roadways to dedicate right-of-
way. This development is unique in the fact that there is a significantly sized canal located on
the south side of McMillan Road abutting the parcel. In the past, the District has acquired
right-of-way and improvements on McMillan Road a little differently because of the location of
the canal. Due to the fact that the canal is located on the south side of McMillan Road, the
District will not acquire any additional right-of-way on the south side of McMillan Road and will
acquire the right-of--way that is necessary for future improvements from the properties that are
located on the south side of McMillan Road.
The applicant should be required to replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, or
pedestrian facilities along McMillan Road abutting the site, consistent with District Minor
Improvements Policy 7203.3.
The MSM designates a dual-lane roundabout at the McMillan Road/Meridian Road
intersection; however, staff recommends a modification of the MSM to remove the roundabout
from the map. Staff recommendation is due to the fact that there is a significantly sized canal
(Letup Canal) located on the south side of McMillan Road and the intersection is fully
improved and signalized.
2. Meridian Road
a. Existing Conditions: Meridian is improved with 2-through lanes, 1-left turn lane, 1-right turn
lane, bicycle path, vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached sidewalk abutting the site.
There is 72-feet of right-of-way for Meridian Road (35-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of
improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master
Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the
District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of Way Width Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 states
that the standard 3-lane street section. shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within 70
feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates a single travel lane in each direction,
a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes.
Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide
compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along
arterials listed as impact fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available
impact fee revenue in the Impact Fee Service Area.
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No compensation will be provided for right-of--way on an arterial that is not listed as impact fee
eligible in the Capital Improvements Plan.
The District may acquire additional right-of-way beyond the site-related needs to preserve a
corridor for future capacity improvements, as provided in Section 7300.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all arterial streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide
between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased
safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if trees are to
be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a
minimum of 7-feet wide.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-
of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located
wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
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.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of Meridian Road is designated in the
MSM as a Residential Arterial with 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 49-foot street section
within 75-feet of right-of-way.
The intersection of Meridian Road and McMillan Road is designated in the MSM for a future
dual-lane roundabout.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close an existing driveway onto Meridian
Road with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide concrete sidewalk. The applicant is not
proposing any other improvements along Meridian Road abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The Meridian/McMillan intersection is fully improved
with 2-through lanes, 1-left turn lane, 1-right turn lane, bicycle path, vertical curb, gutter, and
7-foot wide attached sidewalk within 72-feet of right-of-way. Therefore, no additional street
improvements or right-of--way dedication should be required with this application.
The applicant should be required to replace the existing driveway with vertical curb, gutter,
and 7-foot wide concrete sidewalk and replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, or
pedestrian facilities along Meridian Road abutting the site, consistent with District Minor
Improvements Policy 7203.3.
The MSM designates a dual-lane roundabout at the Meridian Road/McMillan Road
intersection; however, staff recommends a modification of the MSM to remove the roundabout
from the map. Staff recommendation is due to the fact that there is a significantly sized canal
(Letup Canal) located on the south side of McMillan Road and the intersection is fully
improved and signalized.
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3. Internal Street
a. Policy:
Reduced Urban Local Street-29-foot Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the width of a reduced urban local street shall be 29-feet (back-of-
curb to back-of--curb) with curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be within 42-feet of right-of-way. Although some parking is allowed by the
following subsections, the District will further restrict parking on a reduced width street if
curves or other physical features cause problems, if actual emergency response experience
indicates that emergency vehicles may not be able to provide service, or if other safety
concerns arise.
Design Condition #1: Parking is allowed on one side of a reduced width street when all of
the following criteria are met:
• The street is in a residential area.
• The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
• The developer shall install "NO PARKING" signs on one side of the street, as specified
by the District and as specified by the appropriate fire department.
• Vertical curbs with attached 5-foot (minimum) wide sidewalks, or rolled curbs with 5-foot
(minimum) wide detached sidewalks and 8-foot (minimum) wide planter strips, are
required.
• Traffic volumes on the street shall not exceed 1,000 vehicle trips per day. There shall be
no possibility that another street may be connected to it in a manner that would allow
more than 1,000 vehicle trips per day.
Design Condition #2: Parking is allowed on both sides of a reduced width street when the
street layout has the qualities of a road grid system and when all the following criteria are met:
• The street is in a residential area.
• The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
• The block length of the street shall not exceed 500-feet, measured between centerlines.
• Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
• A minimum of two street connections shall be provided to each end of the street with the
reduced width. The two connecting streets shall each connect to the larger street
system to provide the intended alternate routes of access. A street system that has one
street connection to the large street network on one end and sloop/circle street on the
other end with no outlet shall not be approved.
• Vertical curbs with attached 5-foot (minimum) wide sidewalks, or rolled curbs with 5-foot
(minimum) wide detached sidewalks and 8-foot (minimum) wide planter strips, are
required.
Design Condition #3: Parking is allowed on both sides of a reduced width residential street
with passing pockets that are created when two driveways are constructed near the same
property line, where a 50-foot segment will not have on-street parking on the side of the street
with the driveways, and when all the following criteria are met:
The street is in a residential area.
The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
Driveway locations are predetermined with curb cuts for the driveways to be installed
when the street is constructed. The curb cuts shall be 20-feet wide. Each lot on the
street will be "paired" with an adjacent lot. If there are on odd number of lots, one lot at
either end of the street will not be "paired." Each pair of lots shall locate its driveway 5-
feetfrom the shared lot line of the pair.
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Vertical curbs with attached 5-foot (minimum) wide sidewalks, or rolled curbs with 5-foot
(minimum) wide detached sidewalks and 8-foot (minimum) wide planter strips, are
required.
The lots cannot abut an alley.
Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is
required on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities
of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot
frontage, in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some
local jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
The sidewalk may be placed next to the back-of-curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
8-feet wide between the back-of-curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in
accordance with the District's Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the
parkway strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce
the width of the parkway strip.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
A permanent right-of--way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of--way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-
of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located
wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.).
b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the internal street, Alester
Avenue, as 29-foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached sidewalk
within 42-feet of right-of-way. The applicant has provided specific fire department approval for
the reduced street section.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
The applicant should be required to sign one side of the street as "No Parking".
4. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: Lava Falls Drive is currently stubbed to the site, located approximately
195-feet west of Meridian Road (measured centerline to centerline).
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 (local) states that stub streets will be required to
provide circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with
the requirements described in Section 7207.2.5.4 (local), 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."
In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions:
• A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the
proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an
alternative storm drain system is approved by the District.
• The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will
remain free of obstructions.
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Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 (local) requires that the design
and construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The
temporary cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard
cul-de-sac. The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for
those portions of the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the
instance where a temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be
encumbered by the easement and identified on the plat as anon-buildable lot until the street
is extended.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct 1 stub street, Havasu Falls
Street, 110-feet to the west property line, located approximately 215-feet south of McMillan
Road (measured centerline to centerline).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy as the
proposed stub street is in alignment with the previously approved Ambercreek Subdivision
preliminary plat street layout, and should be approved as proposed.
The applicant should be required to install signage at the terminus of the stub street stating
that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
5. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: 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.
6. 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.
7. Other Access
McMillan Road and Meridian Road are classified as minor arterials roadways. Other than the
access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to these
roadways and should be noted on the final plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, or pedestrian facilities along McMillan Road
abutting the site, consistent with District Minor Improvements Policy 7203.3.
2. Replace the existing driveway with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide concrete sidewalk and
replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, or pedestrian facilities along Meridian Road
abutting the site, consistent with District Minor Improvements Policy 7203.3.
3. Construct the internal street, Alester Avenue, as a 29-foot street section with rolled curb, gutter,
and 5-foot wide attached sidewalk within 42-feet of right-of--way; and sign one side of the street as
"No Parking".
4. Construct 1 stub street, Havasu Falls Street, 110-feet to the west property line, located
approximately 215-feet south of McMillan Road (measured centerline to centerline).
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5. Install signage at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED
IN THE FUTURE."
6. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
7. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACRD 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, 7203.3, 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 ACRD 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 ACHD 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
ACRD 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 ACHD. 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 awaiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is
granted by the ACHD Commission.
F. Conclusions of Law
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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.
G. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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VICINITY MAP
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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
Items Completed to Date:
®Submit a development application to a City or to Ada County
®The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
®The ACHD Planning Review Section will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Section will do one of the following:
®Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific conditions of approval at
this time.
®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.
I~@1'118 tO ~ COI!11AI@t6d ~iV Apq~~GBl1t:
^For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" letter:
• The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Section 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 assessment.)
• 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 (Non-Subdivisions)
^ Driveway or Property Approach(s)
• Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to 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 aPre-Construction Meeting an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plan,
done by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD
Stormwater Section.
^ 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 is required 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 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 afi:frm
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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