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MER17-0084 South Meridian Park 1 South Meridian Park Development Services Department Project/File: South Meridian Regional Park/ MER17-0084/ A-2017-0240 This is a certificate of zoning compliance application to allow for the development of a 77 acre regional park. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: South side of Lake Hazel Road between Eagle and Locust Grove Commission Hearing: March 7, 2018 Consent Agenda Commission Approval: March 7, 2018 Applicant: Mike Barton Meridian Parks Superintendent 33 E. Broadway Avenue, STE 206 Meridian, ID 83642 Representative: Bob Schafer The Land Group 462 E. Shore Drive Eagle, ID 83616 Staff Contact: Mindy Wallace, AICP Phone: 387-6178 E-mail: mwallace@achdidaho.org A. Findings of Fact 1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of a certificate of zoning compliance application to allow for the development of a 77 acre regional park. The park is proposed to be constructed in 2 phases. The first phase of the development consists of 26 acres and the remainder of the park (51 acres) would be developed over time. The applicant’s proposal is consistent with the City of Meridian’s Future Land Use Map. 2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area: Direction Land Use Zoning North Rural urban transitional RUT South Rural urban transitional RUT East Rural urban transitional/single family residential RUT/R-4 West Single family residential R-4 2 South Meridian Park 3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application. 4. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site. 5. Gas Pipeline: The Williams pipeline crosses the proposed development. Coordination with the owner of the pipeline prior to final design is recommended to insure that their requirements are met. ACHD requires written approval from the owner of the pipeline prior to plan acceptance if public street improvements are proposed or required within the pipeline easement. 6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.90 centerline miles of new public road. 7. Capital Improvements 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, this project also includes widening the Amity Road/Eagle Road intersection to a dual lane roundabout with design scheduled to begin in 2018 and construction in 2021. • The intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Eagle Road is listed in the IFYWP and CIP to be widened to 5-lanes on the north leg, 4-lanes on the south, 4-lanes east, and 3-lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2021 and 2025. • Lake Hazel Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes from SH-69/Meridian Road to Locust Grove Road between 2026 and 2030. • The intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Eagle Road is listed in the IFYWP and CIP to be widened to 5-lanes on the north leg, 4-lanes on the south, 4-lanes east, and 3-lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2021 and 2025. • Lake Hazel Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes from Locust Grove Road to Eagle Road between 2026 and 2030. • The intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Locust Grove Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes on the north leg, 2-lanes on the south, 2-lanes east, and 3-lanes on the west leg, as a single-lane roundabout between 2026 and 2030. • The intersection of Lake Hazel Road and SH-69/Meridian Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7-lanes on the north leg, 7-lanes on the south, 7-lanes east, and 7-lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2026 and 2030. B. Traffic Findings for Consideration 1. Trip Generation: Based on the traffic impact study, Phase 1 of this development is estimated to generate 210 trips during the park weekday PM peak hour (5:30-6:60 PM) and 275 trips during the park Saturday peak hour (12:00-1:00 PM). Phase 2 of this development is estimated to generate an additional 251 trips during the park weekday PM peak hour (5:30-6:60 PM) and an additional 555 trips during the park Saturday peak hour (12:00-1:00 PM). Under total traffic conditions this development is estimated to generate 461 trips during the park weekday PM peak hour (5:30-6:60 PM) and 830 trips during the park Saturday peak hour (12:00- 1:00 PM). 2. Traffic Impact Study Kittelson & Associates prepared a traffic impact study for the South Meridian Park, the executive summary is attached. Below is a list of recommendations and mitigation measures as recommended in the analysis. ACHD has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study for consistency with ACHD policies and practices, and may have additional requirements beyond 3 South Meridian Park what is noted in the summary. ACHD staff comments on the submitted traffic impact study can be found below under staff comments. Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD’s Traffic Services and Development Review staff has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study (TIS) and generally agree with the findings and recommendations. The traffic study notes that under 2018 background conditions all study roadway segments and intersections operate acceptably with the exception of the Eagle Road/Amity Road roundabout. ACHD entered into a cooperative development agreement with Albertsons to widen the roundabout from a single lane to a dual lane roundabout as listed in ACHD’s IFYWP. Plans for the improvement are currently at 90% complete and construction is expected to occur in 2019. This applicant is not required to make any improvements to the Eagle Road/Amity Road intersection as part of this application. Under total traffic conditions in 2023 all roadway segments and intersections operate acceptably with the exception of the Locust Grove/Amity Road and the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersections. The study notes that the westbound movement of the Locust Grove/Amity Road intersection is expected to operate at LOS F as an all-way stop. The park doesn’t add any site generated traffic to the westbound movement, therefore no improvements are required as part of this application. The southbound approach of Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection is expected to exceed capacity with full build-out of the park. The traffic study recommends the construction of a southbound right turn lane or signalization of the intersection. This intersection is scheduled in ACHD’s IFWYP to be widened and signalized with design scheduled for 2021, right-of-way acquisition in 2022, and construction in preliminary development. If the applicant moves forward with phase 2 of the park prior to ACHD improving the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection, then the applicant should be required to submit a signal warrant analysis to ACHD for review prior to plan acceptance for phase 2 of the park. If through the review of the of the signal warrant analysis it is determined that a signal is warranted at the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection the applicant should enter into a Cooperative Development Agreement (CDA) with ACHD to improve the intersection as identified in the CIP and IFYWP, or wait for ACHD to make the improvements to the intersection. The traffic impact study recommends the signalization of the mid-mile residential collector roadway and Lake Hazel Road intersection. When the mid-mile residential collector is constructed abutting the site’s east property line a signal warrant analysis should be submitted to ACHD for review prior to plan acceptance for that segment of the roadway. If through the review of the signal warrant analysis it is determined that the signal is warranted, and the collector is constructed to intersect Lake Hazel Road, then the applicant should be required to install a signal at the intersection. The intersection should be designed as a minimum 3 X 3 signalized intersection. If the mid-mile residential collector roadway isn’t constructed to intersect Lake Hazel Road due to the outparcel at the northeast corner of the site, then the applicant should be required to provide a road trust deposit in the amount of $200,000.00 to pay for the future signalization of the intersection. The traffic impact study recommends the construction of center left turn lanes and dedicated right turn lanes at all driveway and public street intersections with Lake Hazel Road. 4 South Meridian Park 3. Condition of Area Roadways Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH) *Acceptable level of service for a two-lane principal arterial is “E” (690 VPH). * Acceptable level of service for a three-lane principal arterial is “E” (880 VPH). 4. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD’s most current traffic counts. • The average daily traffic count for Lake Hazel Road west of Eagle Road was 3,116 on 6/12/14. • The average daily traffic count for Eagle Road north of Lake Hazel Road was 10,669 on 9/14/17. C. Findings for Consideration 1. South Meridian Transportation Plan The South Meridian Transportation Plan (SMTP) is a long range planning tool used to identify future roadway, intersection, and corridor needs in the South Meridian Area providing a framework for future roadway improvements based on the land use designations. The plan was created in collaboration the City of Meridian and was adopted by the ACHD Commission in September of 2009. The SMTP identified this segment of Lake Hazel Road as a was identified as a Residential Mobility Arterial; an 74-foot street section, with 5 travel lanes, bikes lanes, and a 7-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within 106-feet of right-of-way. The SMTP also identifies a new residential collector roadway to be constructed abutting the sites east, south, and west property lines. 2. Lake Hazel Road/Eagle Road Intersection The Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection is expected to exceed acceptable level of service with full build-out of the park in 2023. This intersection is scheduled in ACHD’s IFWYP to be widened and signalized with design scheduled for 2021, right-of-way acquisition in 2022, and construction in preliminary development. If the applicant moves forward with Phase 2 of the park prior to ACHD improving the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection, then the applicant should be required to submit a signal warrant analysis to ACHD for review prior to plan acceptance for Phase 2 of the park. If through the review of the of the signal warrant analysis it is determined that a signal is warranted at the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection then, the applicant should enter into a Cooperative Development Agreement (CDA) with ACHD to improve the intersection as identified in the CIP and IFYWP, or wait for ACHD to make the improvements to the intersection. Roadway Frontage Functional Classification PM Peak Hour Traffic Count PM Peak Hour Level of Service Lake Hazel Road 980-feet Principal Arterial 232 Better than “E” Eagle Road (Amity to Taconic) N/A Principal Arterial 373 Better than “E” Eagle Road (Taconic to Lake Hazel) N/A Principal Arterial 292 Better than “E” 5 South Meridian Park Cooperative Development Agreement (CDA): If warranted through the review of a signal warrant analysis, the applicant should be required to improve the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection, as recommended in the submitted traffic impact study. As such, the applicant should be required to enter into a Cooperative Development Agreement with the District to improve the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection as identified in the CIP and IFYWP. The Cooperative Development Agreement should include the intersection design and construction, as well as allocation of costs. ACHD will only provide impact fee credit for impact fee eligible costs of permanent intersection improvements consistent with the CIP. 3. Lake Hazel Road a. Existing Conditions: Lake Hazel Road is improved with 2-travel lanes and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50-feet of right-of-way for Lake Hazel 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 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. 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 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. 6 South Meridian Park 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). 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 Lake Hazel Road is designated in the MSM as a Residential Mobility Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 72-foot street section within 100-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct a detached sidewalk on Lake Hazel Road abutting the site. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Consistent with the Master Street Map, the applicant should be required to dedicate additional right-of-way to total 50-feet from the centerline of Lake Hazel Road abutting the site. The applicant’s proposal to construct a detached sidewalk should be approved, as proposed. As recommended in the SMTP, 7-foot wide detached concrete sidewalks located a minimum of 42-feet from the centerline to Lake Hazel Road should be constructed abutting the site. As recommended in the TIS, the applicant should be required to con struct an eastbound right turn lane and a two-way left turn lane on Lake Hazel Road at all of the site access points, 2 public streets located at the ¼ and ½ mile east of Locust Grove Road and at the temporary driveway for phase 1. When the park moves forward with Phase 2 improvements and the new residential collector located at the mid-mile is constructed to intersect Lake Hazel Road, the applicant should be required to extend the eastbound right turn lane and a two-way left turn lane on Lake Hazel Road between the temporary driveway and the new residential collector roadway this will prevent the weaving of the travel lanes and driver confusion on Lake Hazel Road. 4. New Collector Roadways – Request for Waiver of Policy a. Existing Conditions: There are no collector roadways within the site. b. Policy: Collector Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for improving all collector frontages adjacent to the site or internal to the development as required below, regardless of whether access is taken to all of the adjacent streets. Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collector street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be considered for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master Street Map, then standard street sections shall serve as the default. 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. 7 South Meridian Park 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. 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 7206.2.2 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. Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided: • The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD. • The width of an island near an intersection is 12-feet maximum for a minimum distance of 150-feet. Beyond the 150-feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30- feet. • At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers. • The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if landscaping is to be placed within these medians. • The license agreement shall contain the District’s requirements of the developer including, but not limited to, a “hold harmless” clause; requirements for maintenance by the developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions. • Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope away from the curb to prevent ponding. 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. Three new collector roadways are identified on the MSM, two with the street typology of Residential Collector and one with the street typology of Commercial Collector. The new residential collector roadways abut the site's east and south 8 South Meridian Park property lines and the town center collector extend approximately 800-feet north of Lake Hazel Road abutting the site's west property line. The Residential Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes, a 36-foot street section within 54-feet of right-of-way and the Commercial Collector Typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 3-lane roadway with bike lanes, a 45-foot street section within 69-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to locate collector roadways abutting the site as designated on the MSM; at the site’s east, south, and west property line for 800-feet south of Lake Hazel Road. The applicant is seeking a Waiver of Policy to not construct any roadways with Phase 1, but will provide a road trust deposit for a portion of the improvements, abutting Phase 1 only. Roadway construction is proposed with Phase 2. Residential Collectors = Commercial Collectors = Out Parcel = 9 South Meridian Park LAKE HAZEL ROAD E A S T C O L L E C T O R WE S T C O L L E C T O R SOUTH COLLECTOR OUT PARCEL 10 South Meridian Park d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Residential Collectors Typology The residential collector roadways abutting the site’s east and south property lines should be constructed as ½ of a 36-foot residential collector roadway plus 12 additional feet of pavement to total 30-feet with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalks abutting the site with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff should be constructed on the unimproved side of the roadways. The right-of-way should extend from the barrow ditch on the unimproved side of the roadway to 2-feet behind the back of curb if a detached sidewalk is constructed or to 2- feet behind the back of an attached sidewalk. The applicant should be required to provide a permanent right-of-way easement for the detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. Two-way left turn lanes should be constructed at all park driveway intersections with the collector roadways. A dedicated right-turn lane should be constructed for park driveway intersections on the eastern collector. Commercial Collector Typology The commercial collector should extend for 800-feet south of Lake Hazel Road abutting the site’s west property line and be constructed as ½ of a 45-foot commercial collector roadway plus 12 additional feet of pavement to total 34.5-feet with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalks abutting the site with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff should be constructed on the unimproved side of the roadways. The right-of-way should extend from the barrow ditch on the unimproved side of the roadway to 2-feet behind the back of curb if a detached sidewalk is constructed or to 2-feet behind the back of an attached sidewalk. The applicant should be required to provide a permanent right-of-way easement for the detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. Two-way left turn lanes should be constructed at all park driveway intersections with the collector roadway. The site plan for the park shows a future roundabout at the terminus of the western collector. An analysis of a roundabout was not included as part of the submitted traffic impact study. If a roundabout is desired when the commercial collector is constructed then an intersection analysis should be submitted for review and approval prior to beginning the design. Out Parcel There is a 4 acre out parcel owned by the Meridian Rural Fire District located at the site’s northeast corner. When the right-of-way is available adjacent to the out parcel, the collector roadway abutting the site’s east property line should be constructed and extended to Lake Hazel Road creating an intersection at the mid-mile. In anticipation of a future signalized intersection; from Lake Hazel Road north 100-feet the collector should be constructed as a 3- lane 46-foot wide collector roadway tapering to a 2-lane 36-foot wide collector to match the improvements north of the outparcel. If the Meridian Rural Fire District is willing to dedicated right-of-way abutting their parcels east property line a head of their development, then the applicant should be required to construct the collector with 30-feet of pavement, 3-foot wide gravel shoulders, and a barrow ditch consistent with ACHD’s Offsite Improvement policy. 11 South Meridian Park Recommendation Policy requires that collector roadways designated on the MSM be constructed with adjacent development abutting the entire parcel. The applicant has requested a Waiver of Policy to defer improvements until Phase 2 of the park, in lieu of providing a road trust deposit to ACHD for improvements adjacent to Phase 1. The applicant cannot construct the eastern collector immediately south of Lake Hazel Road without obtaining right-of-way from the Meridian Rural Fire District. The applicant should dedicate right-of-way with Phase 1 of the park, from the north property line, to the south property line, so that if adjacent development occurs before Phase 2, there is adequate right- of-way for partial construction of a roadway in the preferred alignment. The right-of-way width and street section required may be modified as the City and ACHD establish street typology, along with pedestrian and bicycle networks and connections. The applicant is able to construct a portion of the western collector, but has requested that improvement be deferred until Phase 2 due to relocation work associated with the Williams Pipeline, located approximately 450-feet south of Lake Hazel Road. The applicant could construct a portion of this collector to provide access to the site with Phase 1, but would prefer to take access to a temporary driveway on Lake Hazel Road. Additionally, the City is working with the adjacent property owner to the west and it is possible that the location of this collector could change. The applicant should wait until Phase 2 to dedicate right-of-way. In lieu of constructing the segment of roadway between Lake Hazel Road and the Williams Pipeline, the applicant has proposed to provide a road trust deposit for the cost of construction. This condition may be modified depending on the location and width of the collector, as it relates to the development of the property to the west. Construction of the east-west collector along the south property line should be deferred until there is a north-south collector connection. However, the applicant should dedicate all of the right-of-way with Phase 1 of the park, so that if adjacent development occurs before Phase 2, there is adequate right-of-way for partial construction of a roadway in the preferred alignment. The right-of-way width and street section required may be modified as the City and ACHD establish street typology, along with pedestrian and bicycle networks and connections. If center landscape islands are desired on the collector roadways, then additional right-of-way dedication will be required. Islands are restricted to a maximum width of 12-feet near an intersection extending 150-feet. The center landscape island should be platted as right-of- way owned by ACHD. The City of Meridian may enter into a license agreement for any landscaping proposed to be located within the center landscapes islands. 5. Roadway Offsets a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadway offsets within the site. b. Policy: Local Street Intersection Spacing on Principal Arterials: District policy 7205.4.3 states that new local streets should not typically intersect arterials. Local streets should typically intersect collectors. If it is necessary, as determined by ACHD, for a local street to intersect an arterial, the minimum allowable offset shall be 1,320-feet as measured from all other existing roadways as identified in Table 1b (7205.4.7). Collector Offset Policy: District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new signalized collector roadways intersecting principal arterials is one half-mile. District policy 7206.4.2 states that the preferred spacing for new collectors intersecting existing collectors is ¼ mile to allow for adequate signal spacing and alignment. 12 South Meridian Park c. Applicant’s Proposal: With a future phase, the applicant has proposed to construct one collector roadway to intersect Lake Hazel Road located ¼ mile east of Locust Grove Road and one collector roadway to intersect Lake Hazel Road at the ½ mile between Locust Grove and Eagle Road. The location of these roadway intersections is depicted on the MSM. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal is consistent with the MSM and should be approved, as proposed. 6. Driveways – Modification of Policy 6.1 Lake Hazel Road a. Existing Conditions: There are no driveways onto Lake Hazel Road 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 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 1b 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 50 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 520- 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. c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct 1 full access driveway with a center landscape island to intersect Lake Hazel Road located approximately 500-feet east of the future collector located at the west property line and 830-feet west of the future collector 13 South Meridian Park located at the east property line. The applicant’s letter describes this as a “tree lined entry drive”. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal for a full access driveway on Lake Hazel Road does not meet District Access Management or Successive Driveway policies. Driveways on principal arterials are restricted to right-in/right-out operations, and policy requires that access be taken to the lesser classified street. In this case, the new collector roadways are the lesser classified street. The proposal is not consistent with the Access Management Standards established in the South Meridian Transportation Plan which allows right-in/right-out only driveways to offset by 660-feet on residential mobility arterials (attachment 3). The TIS notes that while the proposed driveway does not meet spacing requirements it is recommended because the construction of the collector abutting the site’s west property line isn’t planned to be completed until the Williams Pipeline is relocated as part of the phase 2 improvements and the applicant would like to coordinate the construction of the collector with the adjacent property owner (Brighton Corporation). The collector roadway abutting the site’s east property line cannot be constructed to intersect Lake Hazel Road until right-of-way is dedicated abutting the out parcel owned by the Meridian Rural Fire District. Both collector roadways are planned to be constructed with phase 2 of the park. Due to the information provided in the traffic impact study, and the City’s intention to defer construction of collector roadways abutting the site’s east and west property lines, staff recommends a Modification of Policy to approve a temporary driveway onto Lake Hazel Road located 500-foot feet east of the future north-south collector located at the west property line, and 830-feet west of the future north-south collector located at the east property line, as proposed. The temporary driveway can operate as full access, but may be restricted to right- in/right-out before alternative access becomes available, if warranted by traffic conditions, as determined by ACHD. Closure of the temporary driveway will occur as follows: • When the first north-south collector is constructed, the driveway on Lake Hazel Road should be closed; OR the applicant may submit a traffic analysis that demonstrates that the driveway should remain. If the traffic analysis demonstrates that the driveway is necessary to serve the site, and will not negatively impact intersection operations or level of service on Lake Hazel Road, then the driveway may be converted to a temporary right-in/right-out driveway with the installation of a median in Lake Hazel Road. • When the second north-south collector is constructed, the driveway on Lake Hazel Road shall be closed, the median in Lake Hazel Road shall be removed and the temporary driveway shall be closed with sidewalk and landscaping; OR the applicant shall submit a traffic analysis that demonstrates that the driveway should remain. If the traffic analysis demonstrates that the driveway will not negatively impact intersection operations or level of service on Lake Hazel Road, then the driveway may remain a right-in/right-out driveway with the median in Lake Hazel Road. • If the driveway is necessary for emergency access, as required by the Meridian Fire Department, the driveway can be reconstructed to 20-feet in width, and restricted with bollards or gates, as required by the Fire Department. The temporary driveway should be constructed as a 36-foot wide curb return type driveway with 30-foot radii and be paved its full width at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Lake Hazel Road. 14 South Meridian Park The temporary driveway should not be constructed with the center landscape island as it leads the public to believe that this is a permanent driveway. Staff also recommends against the installation of large scale monument signage and the planned significant landscaping which may need to be relocated in the future when the driveway is closed. The site plan shows a future public works pump house to be constructed at the northwest corner of the site abutting Lake Hazel Road and the future collector roadway, as part of the phase 2 improvements. Access to this pump house should come off of the future collector roadway. A driveway onto Lake Hazel Road for the future pump house is not approved. 6.2 Collector Roadways a. Policy: Access 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. District Policy 7206.1 states that the primary function of a collector is to intercept traffic from the local street system and carry that traffic to the nearest arterial. A secondary function is to service adjacent property. Access will be limited or controlled. Collectors may also be designated at bicycle and bus routes. Driveway Location Policy (Signalized Intersection): District policy 7206.4.3 requires driveways located on collector roadways near a signalized intersection to be located outside the area of influence; OR a minimum of 440-feet from the signalized intersection for a full- access driveway and a minimum of 220-feet from the signalized intersection for a right- in/right-out only driveway. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline of the driveway Driveway Location Policy (Stop Controlled Intersection): District policy 7206.4.4 requires driveways located on collector roadways near a STOP controlled intersection to be located outside of the area of influence; OR a minimum of 150-feet from the intersection, whichever is greater. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline of the driveway. Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1, requires driveways located on collector roadways with a speed limit of 25 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 200 VTD to align or offset a minimum of 245-feet from any existing or proposed driveway. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7206.4.6 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, 7206.4.6, 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 7206.4.6. b. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct 2 driveways onto the collector abutting the east property line, 1 driveway onto the collector abutting the south property line and 2 driveways onto the collector abutting the site’s west property line. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff wasn’t provided a scalable site plan to review the proposed driveway locations, and they were not included for review in the traffic impact study. 15 South Meridian Park The driveways on the collector roadways (east and south property lines) appear to meet ACHD policy. The northern driveway proposed to be constructed on the collector on the west property line should be located a minimum of 150-feet south of Lake Hazel Road (measured centerline to centerline). Outside of the influence area of the intersections all of the driveways should offset by a minimum of 245-feet. The driveways are restricted to a maximum width of 36-feet and should be paved their full width at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of the collector roadways abutting the site. 7. 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. 8. 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. 9. Other Access Lake Hazel Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Other than the temporary access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway. Access onto the collector roadways should be consistent with ACHD Policy. D. Special Recommendation to the City of Meridian Throughout the pre-application process ACHD raised concerns regarding the layout and orientation of the park towards the temporary driveway onto Lake Hazel Road. Because of this staff has recommended that the entry features for the park be limited in size and scale with the understanding that the driveway may be closed in the future. ACHD recommends to the City of Meridian that the park and drive aisles be oriented towards the future public streets abutting the site’s east and west property lines, that limited landscaping be installed adjacent to the temporary driveway for the park, and recommends against the installation of large scale monument signage which may need to be relocated in the future if the driveway is closed. This application is for the first phase of what will be many future phases of park development (as depicted on the site plans on pages 9 and 21 of this report). Some phases will be large and some will be small. For the purposes of the Site Specific Conditions, below, we define Phase 2 as the next large phase that includes significant improvements, parking, and traffic impacts (such as the completion of the softball fields). The next large expansion of the park will trigger the Phase 2 conditions. Small additions to the park that do not have a significant traffic impact, such as picnic shelters, playground elements, and maintenance structures, do not trigger the Phase 2 conditions. E. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. If the applicant moves forward with Phase 2 of the park prior to ACHD improving the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection, then submit a signal warrant analysis to ACHD for review prior to plan acceptance for Phase 2 of the park. 16 South Meridian Park If through the review of the of the signal warrant analysis it is determined that a signal is warranted at the Eagle Road/Lake Hazel Road intersection then, enter into a Cooperative Development Agreement with ACHD to improve the intersection as identified in the CIP and IFYWP, or wait for ACHD to make the improvements to the intersection. The Cooperative Development Agreement shall include the intersection design and construction, as well as allocation of costs. ACHD will provide reimbursement for eligible project costs of permanent intersection improvements consistent with the CIP. 2. Phase 2 - When the mid-mile collector is constructed abutting the site’s east property line a signal warrant analysis should be submitted to ACHD for review prior to plan acceptance for that segment of the roadway. If through the review of the signal warrant analysis it is determined that the signal is warranted, and the collector is constructed to intersect Lake Hazel Road, then the applicant should be required to install a signal at the intersection. The intersection should be designed as a minimum 3 X 3 signalized intersection. If the mid-mile collector roadway isn’t constructed to intersect Lake Hazel Road due to lack of right-of-way with the outparcel at the northeast corner of the site, then the applicant should be required to provide a road trust deposit in the amount of $200,000.00 for the future signalization of the intersection. 3. Phase 1 - Dedicate additional right-of-way on Lake Hazel Road to total 50-feet from the centerline of Lake Hazel Road abutting the site. No compensation with be provided for this dedication due to the Waiver of Fee Agreement between ACHD and the City of Meridian. 4. Phase 1 - Construct a 7-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Lake Hazel Road located a minimum of 42-feet from the centerline to Lake Hazel Road abutting the site. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right- of -way. 5. Phase 2 – When the new collector roadway is constructed to intersect Lake Hazel Road at the west property line, the applicant shall construct an eastbound right turn lane and a two-way left turn lane on Lake Hazel Road. 6. Phase 2 - When the new collector roadway is constructed to intersect Lake Hazel Road at the east property line, the applicant shall extend the eastbound right turn lane and a two-way left turn lane on Lake Hazel Road between the temporary driveway and the new collector roadway abutting the site frontage. 7. Phase 1 – Dedicate 42-feet of right-of-way abutting the east property line, abutting the entire park site for the future collector. 8. Phase 2 – Dedicate 47-feet of right-of-way abutting the west property line, from Lake Hazel Road to the south for 800-feet, for the future collector. This condition may be modified depending on the location and width of the collector, as it relates to the development of the property to the west. 9. Phase 1 – Dedicate 42-feet of right-of-way abutting the south property line, abutting the entire park site for the future collector. 10. Phase 1 – Provide a road trust deposit to ACHD in the amount of $148,000.00. This road trust is in lieu of constructing collector frontages adjacent to Phase 1 only; the collector at the east property line adjacent to the Phase 1 frontage, and the collector at the west property line adjacent to the Phase 1 frontage. 11. Phase 2 - Construct the collector roadway abutting the site’s east entire property line as ½ of a 36-foot wide collector roadway, plus 12 additional fee of pavement to total 30-feet in width, with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalks 17 South Meridian Park abutting the site with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff should be constructed on the unimproved side of the roadway. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for the detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. If the road trust funds were not expended for the Phase 1 portion, then those will be refunded. If the east half of the collector roadway is constructed by adjacent development, then complete the roadway on the west side to a 36-foot wide street section. The right-of-way width and street section required may be modified as the City and ACHD establish street typology, along with pedestrian and bicycle networks and connections. 12. Phase 2 - If right-of-way is available abutting the outparcel at the site’s northeast property line, then construct the off-site portion of the collector at the east property line with 30-feet of pavement, 3-foot wide gravel shoulders, and a barrow ditches on both sides of the roadway. 13. Phase 2 – When the collector roadway is constructed at the east property to Lake Hazel Road: from Lake Hazel Road south for 100-feet, the collector should be constructed as a 3-lane 46-foot wide collector roadway tapering to a 2-lane 36-foot wide collector to match the improvements north of the outparcel. 14. Phase 2 - Construct the collector roadway abutting the site’s entire south property line as ½ of a 36-foot wide collector roadway plus 12 additional feet of pavement to total 30-feet with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalks abutting the site with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff should be constructed on the unimproved side of the roadways. Provide a permanent right- of-way easement for the detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. The right-of-way width and street section required may be modified as the City and ACHD establish street typology, along with pedestrian and bicycle networks and connections. 15. Phase 2 - Construct the collector roadway abutting the site’s entire west property line, from Lake Hazel Road to the south for 800-feet, as ½ of a 45-foot collector roadway plus 12 additional feet of pavement to total 34.5-feet with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalks abutting the site with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff should be constructed on the unimproved side of the roadways. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for the detached sidewalks located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. If the road trust funds were not expended for the Phase 1 portion, then those will be refunded. If the west half of the collector roadway is constructed by adjacent development, then complete the roadway on the east side to a 45-foot wide street section. The right-of-way width and street section required may be modified as the City and ACHD establish street typology, along with pedestrian and bicycle networks and connections. This condition may be modified depending on the location and width of the collector, as it relates to the development of the property to the west. 16. Phase 2 - If a roundabout on the north-south collector along the west property line is desired when the collector is constructed then an intersection analysis should be submitted for review and approval prior to beginning the design. 17. Phase 1 – Construct one temporary driveway onto Lake Hazel Road located 500-feet east of the future north-south collector located at the west property line, and 830-feet west of the future north- south collector located at the east property line, as proposed. The temporary driveway can operate as full access, but may be restricted to right-in/right-out before alternative access becomes available, if warranted by traffic conditions, as determined by ACHD. 18. Any Phase - Closure of the temporary driveway on Lake Hazel Road will occur as follows: • When the first north-south collector is constructed, the driveway on Lake Hazel Road shall be closed; OR the applicant shall submit a traffic analysis that demonstrates that the driveway should remain. If the traffic analysis demonstrates that the driveway is 18 South Meridian Park necessary to serve the site, and will not negatively impact intersection operations or level of service on Lake Hazel Road, then the driveway may be converted to a right- in/right-out driveway with the installation of a median in Lake Hazel Road. • When the second north-south collector is constructed, the driveway on Lake Hazel Road shall be closed, the median in Lake Hazel Road shall be removed and the temporary driveway shall be closed with sidewalk and landscaping; OR the applicant shall submit a traffic analysis that demonstrates that the driveway should remain. If the traffic analysis demonstrates that the driveway will not negatively impact intersection operations or level of service on Lake Hazel Road, then the driveway may remain a right-in/right-out driveway with the median in Lake Hazel Road. • If the driveway is necessary for emergency access, as required by the Meridian Fire Department, the driveway can be reconstructed as an emergency access to 20-feet in width, and restricted with bollards or gates, as required by the Fire Department. 19. Phase 1 – Temporary Driveway Requirements on Lake Hazel Road • Construct an eastbound right turn lane and a two-way left turn lane on Lake Hazel Road at the driveway. • Construct the temporary driveway as a 36-foot wide curb return type driveway with 30-foot radii and pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Lake Hazel Road. • No center landscape islands shall be constructed within the temporary driveway 20. Any Phase - The temporary driveway may be restricted to right-in/right-out before alternative access becomes available, if warranted by traffic conditions, and as determined by ACHD. 21. Any Phase - No permanent access to Lake Hazel Road is approved at this time. 22. Any Phase - Driveways on the collector roadways abutting the east and south property lines shall offset by a minimum of 245-feet. The driveways are restricted to a maximum width of 36-feet and should be paved their full width at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of the collector roadways abutting the site. 23. Any Phase - Driveways on the collector abutting the west property line shall be located a minimum of 150-feet south of Lake Hazel Road, and outside of the influence area of the intersection all of the driveways should offset by a minimum of 245-feet. The driveways are restricted to a maximum width of 36-feet and should be paved their full width at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of the collector roadways abutting the site. 24. Any Phase - Construct a dedicated right and two-way left turn lane on the eastern collector at all driveway intersections. 25. Any Phase – Construct a two-way left turn lane on the western collector at all driveway intersections. 26. Any Phase - Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit. (Because the City and ACHD have a Waiver of Fee Agreement, in lieu of payment of impact fees, the applicant shall obtain Plans Acceptance from ACHD prior to issuance of a building permit.) 27. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. 19 South Meridian Park F. 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 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. G. 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. 20 South Meridian Park H. Attachments 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. South Meridian Transportation Study Access Management Standards 4. Traffic Impact Study Summary 5. Utility Coordinating Council 6. Development Process Checklist 7. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines 21 South Meridian Park VICINITY MAP 22 South Meridian Park SITE PLAN 23 South Meridian Park South Meridian Transportation Plan Access Management Standards 24 South Meridian Park 25 South Meridian Park 26 South Meridian Park 27 South Meridian Park 28 South Meridian Park 29 South Meridian Park 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. 30 South Meridian Park 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. 31 South Meridian Park Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action 1. Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties. a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on by all Commissioners present. If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a certain time. b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no later than 11:00 a.m. 2 days prior to the Commission’s next scheduled regular meeting following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next scheduled regular Commission meeting. c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information establishing an error of fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at the meeting. d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to ACHD staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which the matter is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter at a meeting where the agenda notice so provides. e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action, interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable. f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover administrative costs, as established by the Commission.