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Date: November 6, 2014
(via e-mail)
To: Clarence McLain
287 Shortline Ste. 101
Kuna,ID 83634
Subject: MER14-0057/ MCPAM14-002/ MAZ14-013
Northwest corner of Overland Road and Rolling Hills Drive
John S. Franden, President
Mitchell A. Jaurena, Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Sara M. Baker, Commissioner
Jim Hansen, Commissioner
On November 6, 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
City of Meridian (via e-mail)
CSHQA — Mark Gier (via e-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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MER14-0057/ MCPAM14-002/ MAZ14-013
This is an annexation, rezone, and comprehensive plan amendment application to
annex three properties into the City of Meridian, amend the comprehensive plan to
allow for commercial use with a rezone from R1 in Ada County to C -G on 2.92 -acres.
The site is located on the northeast corner of Overland Road and Topaz Avenue and
the northwest corner and northeast corner of Overland Road and Rolling Hills Drive
in Meridian, Idaho.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: North of Overland Road &
East of Topaz Avenue
Staff Approval: November 6, 2014
Applicant: Clarence McLain
287 Shortline Ste. 101
Kuna,ID 83634
Representative: CSHQA
Mark Gier
200 Broad Street
Boise, ID 83702
Staff Contact:
Stacey Yarrington
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: syarrington(@achdidaho.org
A. Findinqs of Fact
Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval for annexation and to rezone
the property from R1 (Estate Residential) to C -G (General retail and service commercial) and to
amend the City's Comprehensive plan to allow for commercial use. If the Comprehensive Plan
Amendment is approved, the applicant is proposing to construct a 1,250 -foot office and 4,020 -
foot attached shop on the northwest corner of Overland Road and Rolling Hills Drive. The 2
remaining parcels are not proposing any development at this time. The site is located on 2.92 -
acres, more specifically on the NEC of Topaz Avenue and Overland Road and the NWC and
NEC of Rolling Hill Drive and Overland Road in Meridian, Idaho.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Estate Residential Ada Count
R1
South
Rural Urban Transition (Ada County) General Retail &
Service Commercial (City of Meridian)
RUT/ C -G
East
Estate Residential
R1
West
Estate Residential
R1
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3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Transit: Transit services are within 0.28 -miles of this site.
6. New Center Lane Miles: This development will not add any new center lane miles of roadway.
6. 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.
7. Capital Improvements Plan/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan:
There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that
are currently in the Five Year Work Program. The following projects are currently in the District's
Capital Improvement Plan (CIP):
• Overland Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7 -lanes from Eagle Road to Cloverdale
Road between 2027 and 2031.
• Overland Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7 -lanes from Cloverdale Road to Five Mile
Road between 2027 and 2031.
• The intersection of Overland Road and Cloverdale Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7 -
lanes on the north leg, 7 -lanes on the south, 9 -lanes east, and 9 -lanes on the west leg, and
signalized between 2017 and 2021.
• The intersection of Overland Road and Eagle Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7 -lanes
on the north leg, 6 -lanes on the south, 9 -lanes east, and 9 -lanes on the west leg, and signalized
between 2022 and 2026.
• The intersection of Overland Road and Five Mile Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5 -
lanes on the north leg, 6 -lanes on the south, 7 -lanes east, and 8 -lanes on the west leg, and
signalized between 2017 and 2021.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: The proposed parcel for development, an office with shop, is estimated to
generate 55 additional vehicle trips per day (0 existing); 7 additional vehicle trips per hour in the
PM peak hour (0 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)
* Acceptable level of service for a five -lane principal arterial is "E" (1,770 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
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Functional
PM Peak
PM Peak
Existing
Roadway
Frontage
Hour
Hour Level
Plus
Classification
Traffic Count
of Service
Project
Overland Road
833 -feet
Principal
1,100
Better than
"E"
Better than
"E"
Arterial
Topaz Avenue
151 -feet
Local
N/A
N/A
N/A
Rolling Hills Drive
148 -feet
Local
9
N/A
N/A
* Acceptable level of service for a five -lane principal arterial is "E" (1,770 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
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The average daily traffic count for Overland Road west of Cloverdale Road was 23,387
on 4/9/2014.
The average daily traffic count for Rolling Hills Drive north of Overland Road was 244 on
6/2/2011.
C. 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. Overland Road
a. Existing Conditions: Overland Road is
and 7 -foot wide sidewalk abutting the site.
Road (46 -feet from centerline).
improved with 5 -travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter,
There is 94 to 104 -feet of right-of-way for Overland
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 Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 7 -lane street section shall be 96 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb) within
120 -feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates three travel lanes in each
direction, a continuous raised or landscaped median with intermittent turn lanes, and safety
shoulders.
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.
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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 Overland Road is designated in the
MSM as a Mobility Arterial with 7 -lanes and on -street bike lanes, a 98 to104-foot street section
within 122 to128-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Overland Road
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to dedicate
additional 14 -feet of right-of-way to total 60 -feet of right-of-way from centerline of Overland
Road. Compensation will be provided for right-of-way as Overland Road is impact fee eligible
in the Capital Improvement Plan.
The applicant should be required to replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter
or pedestrian facilities along Overland Road abutting the site, consistent with District Minor
Improvements Policy 7203.3.
2. Topaz Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Topaz Avenue is improved with 2 -travel lanes, 32 -feet of pavement,
rolled gutter, and no sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50 -feet of right-of-way for Topaz
Avenue (25 -feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is
taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right -of -Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way
widths for all local streets shall generally not be less than 50 -feet wide and that the standard
street section shall be 36 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb). The District will consider the
utilization of a street width less than 36 -feet with written fire department approval.
Standard Urban Local Street -36 -foot to 33 -foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy:
District Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 36 -feet (back -of -curb to
back -of -curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This
street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5 -foot concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be within 50 -feet of right-of-way.
The District will also consider the utilization of a street width less than 36 -feet with written fire
department approval. Most often this width is a 33 -foot street section (back -of -curb to back -
of -curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size.
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
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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.
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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Topaz Avenue
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District policy.
When the property abutting Topaz Avenue is developed, the developer should be required to
construct curb, gutter, and 5 -foot wide sidewalk along Topaz Avenue abutting the site.
3. Rolling Hills Drive
a. Existing Conditions: Rolling Hills Drive is improved with 24 -feet of pavement, and no curb,
gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50 -feet of right-of-way for Rolling Hills Drive (25 -
feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is
taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right -of -Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way
widths for all local streets shall generally not be less than 50 -feet wide and that the standard
street section shall be 36 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb). The District will consider the
utilization of a street width less than 36 -feet with written fire department approval.
Standard Urban Local Street -36 -foot to 33 -foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy:
District Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 36 -feet (back -of -curb to
back -of -curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This
street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5 -foot concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be within 50 -feet of right-of-way.
The District will also consider the utilization of a street width less than 36 -feet with written fire
department approval. Most often this width is a 33 -foot street section (back -of -curb to back -
of -curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size.
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.
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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.
Half Street Policy: District Policy 7207.2.2 required improvements shall consist of pavement
widening to one-half the required width, including curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk
(minimum 5 -feet), plus 12 -feet of additional pavement widening beyond the centerline
established for the street to provide an adequate roadway surface, with the pavement
crowned at the ultimate centerline. A 3 -foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to
accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved side.
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.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct curb, gutter, and 5 -foot wide
attached sidewalk abutting Rolling Hills Drive abutting the site on the northwest corner of
Overland Drive and Rolling Hills Drive.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy.
However, the applicant should be required to construct Rolling Hills Drive as one-half of a 36 -
foot street section including curb, gutter, and sidewalk, plus 12 -feet of additional pavement
widening beyond centerline with 3 -foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch abutting the
site.
When the property abutting Rolling Hills Drive is developed, the developer should be required
to complete Rolling Hills Drive as a 36 -foot street section, including curb, gutter, and 5 -foot
wide sidewalk abutting the site.
4. Driveways
4.1 Overland Drive
a. Existing Conditions: There is one existing 30 -foot wide driveway located approximately
105 -feet east of Topaz Avenue (measured centerline to centerline) onto Overland Drive from
the site.
b. Policy
Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with
development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section
and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is
being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated
and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is
typically prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken
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from the street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to
the higher classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be
based on Table lb under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has
been approved by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial
shall operate as a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a
raised median to restrict the left turning movements.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on principal
arterial roadways to be located a minimum of 355 -feet from the nearest intersection for a right-
in/right-out only driveway. Full -access driveways are not allowed on principal arterial
roadways.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1b, requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 40 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 400 -
feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more) to a maximum width of 36 -feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a
maximum width of 30 -feet. Curb return type driveways with 30 -foot radii will be required for
high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15 -foot radii
will be required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7205.4.8, 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 in
accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7205.4.8.
Temporary Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.2 identifies a temporary access as that
which "is permitted for use until appropriate alternative access becomes available".
Temporary access may be granted through a development agreement or similar method, and
the developer shall be responsible for providing a financial guarantee for the future closure of
the driveway.
Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross
access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels
so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any changes to the existing driveway
onto Overland Road from the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District
Access Management, Successive Driveway, Driveway Location, policies and should not be
approved as proposed.
Staff recommends the developer be required to close the existing driveway with vertical curb,
gutter, and 7 -foot wide sidewalk when the property redevelops.
4.2 Topaz Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There are no defined driveways onto Topaz Avenue from the site.
b. 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.
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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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any new driveways onto Topaz Avenue
from the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: When the parcel on the northeast corner of Overland
Road and Topaz Avenue develops, the driveway should be located a minimum of 75 -feet from
the intersection (measured centerline to centerline).
4.3 Rolling Hills Drive
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing undetermined and unpaved driveway located
approximately 165 -feet north of Overland Road (measured centerline to centerline) onto Rolling
Hills Drive from the site.
b. 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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 30 -foot wide driveway located
approximately 118 -feet north of Overland Road (measured centerline to centerline) onto Rolling
Hills Road from the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy. When
the parcel on the northeast corner of Overland Road and Rolling Hills Drive develops, the
driveway should be located a minimum of 75 -feet from the intersection (measured centerline to
centerline).
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
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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
Overland Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically
approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
This application is for annexation and rezone only. The District may add additional findings for
consideration when it reviews a specific development application. Site Specific Conditions will be
will be established at that time.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including
all easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-
of-way (including all easements).
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 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 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
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
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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 a waiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is
granted by the ACHD Commission.
F. 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.
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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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
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.
Items to be completed by Applicant:
❑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 a Pre -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 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 Development Services Manager when it is alleged that the
Development Services 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 Development Services 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 Development Services 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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