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To: Mike Wardle
Brighton Corporation
12601 W. Explorer Drive, # 200
Boise, ID 83713
Subject: MER15-0045
SEC of Amity and Eagle Roads
Annexation, Rezone, and Comprehensive Plan Amendment
Jim D. Hansen, President
Sara M. Baker, Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Kent Goldthorpe, Commissioner
Paul Woods, Commissioner
This application is for an annexation, rezone, and comprehensive plan amendment
application 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 for the site.
A. Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) /Integrated Five Year Work Plan
(IFYWP):
• Eagle Road is listed in the IFYWP to be widened to 5 lanes between Amity Road and
Victory Road with design scheduled to begin in 2018.
• Amity Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5 lanes between Locust Grove Road
and Eagle Road between 2022 and 2026.
• Eagle Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5 lanes between Lake Hazel Road and
Amity Road between 2022 and 2026.
• The intersection of Amity Road and Eagle Road is listed in the CIP have a dual -lane
roundabout constructed and to be widened to 5 lanes on the north leg, 4 lanes on the
south, 4 lanes east, and 4 lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2022 and
2026.
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Eagle/Amity Roads
a. Policy:
Street Section and Right -of -Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2
state that the standard 5-lane street section shall be 72-feet (back -of -curb to back -of -
curb) within 96-feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes
in each direction, a continuous center left -turn lane, and bike lanes on a minor arterial
and a safety shoulder on a principal arterial.
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 sidewalk 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.
Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall
widen the pavement to a minimum of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel
shoulder adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter and additional pavement widening may
be required (See Section 7205.5.5).
b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to
dedicated 48-feet from the centerline of both Eagle and Amity Roads abutting the
site and to construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk located a
minimum of 42-feet from the centerline of each roadway.
2. Master Street Map (MSM) — future collector
a. Policy:
Street Section and Right -of -Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the
standard right-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet,
depending on the location and width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the
roadway. The right-of-way width may be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk
is located within an easement; in which case the District will require a minimum right-of-
way width that extends 2-feet behind the back -of -curb on each side.
The standard street section shall be 46-feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb). This width
typically accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left -
turn lane, and bike lanes.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street
section for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb).
The District will consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department
approval and taking into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected
volumes, the need for bicycle lanes, and on -street parking.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy 7206.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet
wide to be constructed on both sides of all collector 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.
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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.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street
Map (MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, collector street requirements, and specific
roadway features required through development. One new collector roadway is
identified on the MSM with the street typology of Residential Collector. The new
collector should be located at the half mile and extend north/south between Amity and
Lake Hazel Roads. The Residential Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street
Design Guide recommends a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes, and on street parking, a
36-foot street section within 50-feet of right-of-way.
b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: There is an existing private road, Howry
Lane, located at the half mile off of Amity Road between Eagle and Locust Grove
Roads. When this site develops in the future Howry Lane should be
reconstructed as a 36-foot wide street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-
foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) sidewalks and dedicated as a public
street.
3. Access
a. Staff Comments/Recommendations:
Eagle Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway and Amity Road is
classified as a minor arterial roadway. Direct lot access to arterial roadways is
typically prohibited. The applicant should plan to provide access to the site via
the future residential collector, Howry Lane and through stub streets to be
constructed part of the Hill's Century Farm Subdivision located directly south of
the site.
C. Traffic Information
Condition of Area Roadways: Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
Functional
PM Peak Hour
PM Peak Hour
Roadway
Frontage
Classification
Traffic Count
Level of Service
Eagle Road
1,010
Principal
561
Better than "E"
Arterial
Amity Road
2,305
Minor Arterial
307
Better than "D"
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane principal arterial is "E" (690 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is "D" (550 VPH).
Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT): Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current
traffic counts
• The average daily traffic count for Eagle Road south of Amity was Road 4,664 on 10/4/12.
• The average daily traffic count for Amity Road east of Eagle Road was 5,665 on 10/3/12.
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6178.
Sincerely,
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Mindy Wallace, AICP
Planner III
Development Services
cc: City of Meridian
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 2O8-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 9 www.achdidaho.org
Standard Conditions of Approval
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, 7203.6, 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 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
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.
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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.
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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