2009-661 Amdmt to Pathway Master PlanCITY OF MERIDIAN
RESOLUTION NO. _
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN, AMENDING THE PATHWAYS MASTER PLAN; AND PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-2-3(A)(11) charges the Meridian Parks and
Recreation Commission with reviewing and commenting on the City's comprehensive plan as it relates
to parks and recreation, and the Meridian comprehensive plan includes, by reference, the Pathways
Master Plan;
WHEREAS, City staff from both the Planning Department and the Parks and Recreation
Department reviewed and analyzed the Pathways Master Plan, compared the information contained
therein to on -the -ground conditions, determined that the Pathways Master Plan contains some outdated
and/or inaccurate information, and proposed amendments to the Pathways Master Plan;
WHEREAS, on March 11, 2009, by resolution, the Parks and Recreation Commission directed
the Parks and Recreation Director to request that the City of Meridian City Council implement the
amendments to the Pathways Master Plan as set forth in the staff report, attached to the Commission's
resolution as Exhibit A thereto; and
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council find that it is in the best interest of the health, safety,
and welfare of the people of Meridian to implement such amendments to the Pathways Master Plan;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN CITY, IDAHO:
Section 1. That the amendments to the Pathways Master Plan as set forth in Exhibit A to the
Commission's March 11, 2009 resolution, attached hereto as Exhibit 1, are hereby accepted and
adopted by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Meridian.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption
and approval.
ADOPTEDby the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this y�da.y of
2009.
APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this day of
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MPR Commission Resolution —March 11, 2009
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PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION
A RESOLUTION OF THE PARKS AND RECREATION COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, RECOMMENDING THAT THE PATHWAYS MASTER
PLAN BE AMENDED.
WHEREAS, Meridian City Code section 2-2-3(A)(11) charges the Commission with
reviewing and commenting on the city's comprehensive plan as it relates to parks and recreation,
and the Meridian comprehensive plan includes, by reference, the Pathways Master Plan;
WHEREAS, City staff from the Planning and Parks and Recreation Departments have
reviewed and analyzed the Pathways Master Plan, comparing the information contained therein
to on -the -ground conditions, and determined that the Plan contains some outdated and/or
inaccurate information, as catalogued in the staff report attached hereto as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the Commission finds that providing opportunities for safe, fun,
interconnected foot and bicycle travel is in the best interest of the health, safety, and welfare of
the people of Meridian, and an up-to-date and accurate Pathways Master Plan is necessary to best
facilitate such opportunities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE PARKS AND RECREATION
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the Parks and Recreation Director shall request that the City of Meridian
City Council implement the amendments to the Pathways Master Plan as set forth in the staff
report attached hereto as Exhibit A.
Section 2. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its
adoption and approval.
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ADOPTVD by a Parks and Recreation Commission of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this
day of r , 2009.
APPROVED:
John Nesmith, President
Parks and Recreation Commission
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Exhibit A
UPDATE
Proposed Pathway Network Revisions
March 11, 2009
The Parks and Recreation Director and Planning staff have reviewed the core pathway network
as outlined in the City's Pathways Master Plan. This review included an analysis of the network
using GIS data, field work, and a review of recently approved developments throughout the City.
Through this review, staff identified a series of revisions to the planned network and text
descriptions that aim to make the Plan easier to implement, and create a more usable system in
the near and long term.
Staff recommends the following changes to the Meridian Pathways Master Plan for consideration
by the Parks & Recreation Commission:
A. MAPS
A new "Pathway Network Map" will replace the existing "Pathway Alignments Map" on
page 4-2 of the Plan. The new Network Map will show existing pathways, proposed
pathways, micro -pathways, alternate/on-street routes, schools, parks, proposed transit
stations, and the revised Area of City Impact. The new Network Map will not include
bike lanes, proposed bike lanes, bike routes, or pathways proposed in other jurisdictions
(as the existing map does), or "Water" (which is in the legend for the Pathway
Alignments Map, but not on the map itself).
Staff will also prepare new pathway -specific maps that show the vicinity of each pathway
in the network. These maps will replace those throughout Chapter 4 of the Plan. The
new maps will show existing pathways, proposed pathways, micro -pathways, and
alternate/on-street routes that constitute each pathway. Maps will also show schools,
parks, the side of a given waterway the relevant pathway segment will ultimately be on,
and the revised Area of City Impact. They will not show the South Meridian Study Area
(as the existing maps do) or "Water" (which is in the legend for pathway -specific maps in
the adopted plan, but not on the maps themselves).
B. PATHWAY SPECIFIC CHANGES
1. Five Mile
a. Move Segments A — C to north side of creek (SH 16/McMillan
Intersection/crossing, fewer creek crossings). Revise map and narrative.
b. Segment E — "This portion of the pathway will be primarilXthe responsibility of
the city..."
c. Segment J runs along Eight Mile Creek; revise the map with an extension of the
pathway along Five Mile Creek (and revise the narrative accordingly). The Eight
Mile route creates a good tie-in to Meridian Loop/Ridenbaugh, so it should
remain in the network as an unnamed pathway connection.
2. Ten Mile
a. Revise narrative for Long -Term route to keep pathway on north side of creek
after crossing Cherry.
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Exhibit
b. Linder crossing in Segment C should be rerouted through (roughly) Harks to run
east along Franklin to Linder Intersection, then proceed south along east side of
Linder to pick back up on the south side of Creek. This will result in a pathway
on both sides of Linder from Franklin south to the Creek.
c. Segment E — Plan proposes the pathway switch to east side of creek at
Calderwood. Revise map and text to keep it on the west (there is an existing
pathway south of Calderwood on west side of creek. There are also fewer homes
to negotiate future connection with on west side, although structures near creek
bed may be a problem on either side). Add on street alt. route south on E. 5th and
southeast on Trinidad, then connect with proposed pathway across empty lot
(Updike — R5672290540)(only three property owners to negotiate with rather than
12). Revise narrative accordingly. Existing pathway at Glacier Bay is on
west/south side of Creek, and Cabella Creek constructed on east/north side
(crossing needed to tie together).
d. Segment F — Map routes Locust Grove crossing south to align with Ionia, which
will necessitate an additional creek crossing further west. Revise narrative to
reflect.
Segment F — Locust Grove to Eagle:
- New Short Term (map and text): Pathway continues south parallel to
Locust Grove and cross at Wrightwood; then uses the existing pathway
in Bellingham Park Sub to reconnect with the creek.
- New Long Term (map and text): There are three unincorporated parcels
east of Locust Grove and between Tuscany Lakes Sub and Bellingham
Park Sub. When these parcels redevelop, the long term route will
connect the existing pathways in Tuscany and Bellingham Park. Two
waterway crossings are necessary to make the long term connection; one
over Ten Mile Creek (fairly minor) and the second over the Ridenbaugh
(not so minor).
3. Meridian Loop
a. Segment A — New note in narrative - median breaks and ramps needed at Red
Horse.
b. Segment O — Revise narrative to reflect map (same as Ridenbaugh F...
Bellingham... etc.).
c. Segment Q — Revise narrative to cross RWT at Nola (instead of Locust Grove).
d. Segment R — Narrative says to parallel South Slough west before heading north
along Wingate Lane to Ustick. It should parallel Sough Slough west, then head
north to intersect Ustick at Troxel (narrative revision needed).
4. Ridenbaugh
a. Segment A — Start pathway on north side of creek — narrative revision needed.
b. Segment B — Switch to south side at Black Cat, then add a short term route
behind Acreview sub and below southern most point of canal west of Ten Mile
(map and text change). Continue west to cross Ten Mile where rerouted Overland
intersects.
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Exhibit A
c. Segment C — Pathway should cross Ten Mile at the Overland Intersection and
continue east along the south side of the canal and on the south side of Overland.
Somewhere (roughly) in the first half -mile east of Ten Mile, the pathway will
cross over to the north side of the canal (use Overland crossing) and continue east
to intersect Linder at around the half mile (a mid -mile collector intersecting
Linder is unlikely at this location, so it may make sense to allow the pathway to
parallel the canal and cross Linder wherever the canal intersects). Map and text
change needed.
d. Segment D — Pathway proceeds along northern edge of canal until Stoddard,
then crosses to the south side of canal at Stoddard to continue east along existing
pathway through Bear Creek neighborhood. The pathway crosses the canal again
at Victory to connect with the existing pathway in Strada Bellissima, which
proceeds east and intersects with Meridian Road.
e. Segment E — The pathway begins at the intersection of Meridian and Victory,
paralleling Meridian south to continue the pathway along to south side of the
canal. As the pathway approaches Locust Grove it strays slightly from the canal
to cross the arterial at Wrightwood and connect with an existing pathway segment
in Bellingham Park Subdivision (text change needed).
f. Segment F — (Same as Meridian Loop, Segment O) Segment begins at Locust
Grove south of the Ridenbaugh with an existing pathway through Bellingham
Park Subdivision (Phase 3). A proposed/approved pathway through Bellingham
Park No. 4 will connect with another existing pathway in Messina Meadows, still
on the south side of the canal. The pathway continues east to Tybalt, where a
short on street segment crosses to the north side of the Ridenbaugh, and the
pathway remains on that side of the canal past Victory (text change needed).
5. Rail With Trail
a. Current short term option routes users north on Meridian to Broadway, then east
to connection on Five Mile Creek Pathway. This on street connection should run
north on Main (text change needed).
6. Nine Mile
a. Segment B — Add on street Alternative Route in narrative that runs east along
north side of Ustick to east side of Ten Mile, then south on Ten Mile to existing
micro path on south side of creek.
b. Segment C — Move pathway to south side of creek from Cherry to RWT (map
and text change needed); fewer property owners, and school district owns large
portion of needed connection. On street segment on Linder can run on either side
of roadway (narrative revision needed — as with Eagle Island).
7. Middle Tap
a. Segment B —Narrative reads "The crossing of Star is nearly 3/10 of a mile from
the nearest intersection, so a mid -block crossing is recommended." This sentence
should be removed.
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Exhibit A
8. Settlers Canal
a. Segments A -B — Move pathway to south side of creek to avoid a new bridge in
reaching intersection of McDermott/Ustick (has to cross at Ustick) (map and text
change needed).
b. Segment C — Keep pathway as on street route/street-side pathway on Ustick to
connect to Meridian Loop (map and text change needed).
9. Farr
a. Segment A — Continue segment adjacent to Meridian south to Rumple, then
proceed south east on south side of creek (map and text change needed).
b. Segment B — Cross Amity and switch to opposite side of creek (segment snakes,
but pathway stays on same side to Columbia)(map and text change needed).
c. Segment D — Change map to reflect text (north side of canal).
10. South Slough
a. Segment B — Remove the proposed pathway from Meridian to Highgate (Sweet
parcel; north of lateral), and instead use existing micro path in Windham. New
bridge over Creason will be needed to connect into existing pathway in Highgate
(City responsibility). Pathway would continue along the north/west side of
lateral until Baldwin (map and text change needed).
b. Segment D — Pathway proceeds south along the west side of Eagle to River
Valley. A new bridge will be necessary to cross back to the north side of the
creek and the existing pathway in Redfeather Estates Sub; there is a possibility
with the future extension of Tahiti (amend text to reflect map).
11. Eagle Island
a. Add second connection in text from Meridian/Chinden Intersection.
b. Continue connection along Linder from park past I-84. Pathway will run on west
side of roadway from 1-84 to Franklin; either side of roadway from Franklin to
Chateau; and east side of roadway from Chateau to the park (map and text change
needed).
12. Nourse/Lemp
a. Segment C — Use existing pathway/service road in Bridgetower rather than
micro/on-street combo to reach Brineger parcel (40 acres) and Linder (map and
text change needed).
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