ACHD report for Maverik at Fairview and Locust GroveSara M. Baker, President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Vice President
Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner
Kent Goldthorpe, Commissioner
Paul Woods, Commissioner
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Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us
July 3, 2018
To: Elizabeth Sorenson, via email
Maverik Inc.
185 South State Street, Suite 800
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Subject: MER17-0052/ A-2018-0203
1515 E. Fairview Avenue
Maverik Convenience Store with
Fuel Services
On July 12, 2017, the Ada County Highway District approved A-2017-0117 for a Maverik
convenience store and fuel services. The site specific conditions of approval also apply to A-
2018-0203.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6218.
Sincerely,
Dawn Battles
Planner
Development Services
cc: City of Meridian (Josh Beach)
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).Private Utilities including sewer or water
systems are prohibited from being located within the ACHD right-of-way.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
10. 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.
11. 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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Development Services Department
Project/File: MER17-0052 / A-2017-0117 / Maverik
The applicant is requesting design review and certificate of zoning compliance
approval for a Maverik convenience store and fuel services at the southwest corner
of Fairview Avenue and Locust Grove Road.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 1515 E. Fairview Avenue
Staff Approval: July 12, 2017
Applicant: Elizabeth Hunt
Maverik, Inc
185 S. State St.
Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Staff Contact: Austin Miller
Phone: 387-6335
E-mail: amiller@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting design review and certificate of zoning
compliance approval for a Maverik convenience store and fuel services at the southwest corner of
Fairview Avenue and Locust Grove Road. The property is currently zoned C2 and the proposal is
consistent with the City of Meridian’s comprehensive plan.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Commercial C-G
South Residential R-40
East Commercial C-G
West Commercial C-G
3. Site History: ACHD has previously reviewed this site as MER16-0020 (H-2016-0027). The
requirements of this staff report are consistent with those of the prior action.
4. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
5. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of any
building permits. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in
effect at that time.
6. Capital Improvements Plan/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan:
Fairview Avenue is scheduled in the IFYWP to be improved with sidewalk between 3rd Street
and Locust Grove Road in 2017.
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Fairview Avenue is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7-lanes from Meridian Road to Locust
Grove Road between 2017 and 2021.
The intersection of Fairview Avenue and Locust Grove Road is listed in the CIP to be widened
to 7-lanes on the north and south legs, and 8-lanes on the east and west legs between 2021
and 2025.
The Fairview Avenue Corridor Management Plan, adopted in February 2014, identified various
strategies to improve safety and mobility along the Fairview Avenue Corridor, between Linder
Road and Orchard Street. Identified strategies include, but are not limited to: reducing the
number of driveways and consolidating existing access points, adding bike and pedestrian
facilities including reconstruction of driveways to meet ACHD standards, removing access
conflicts at intersections including left turn medians, and street lighting. Further, the ACHD
Commission directed the use of mid-block non-traversable medians occur only after efforts have
been made to employ the other identified strategies and with subsequent Commission approval.
The vision of this Plan is that it be implemented through development and redevelopment of the
corridor and through subsequent Commission-approved ACHD projects.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,953 vehicle trips per day; 162
additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9th edition.
2. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
* Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is “E” (1,770 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a five-lane minor arterial is “D” (1,540 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD’s most current traffic counts.
The average daily traffic count for Fairview Avenue w/o Locust Grove Road was 27,687
on February 13, 2014.
The average daily traffic count for Locust Grove s/o Fairview Avenue was 20,286 on
February 13, 2014.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Fairview Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Fairview Avenue is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter
and sidewalk abutting the site.
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.
Roadway Frontage
Functional
Classification
PM Peak
Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak Hour
Level of
Service
Existing
Plus
Project
Fairview Avenue
300-feet
Principal
Arterial
1,311 E E
Locust Grove
Road
700-feet Minor Arterial 1,034 D D
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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.
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 Fairview Avenue is designated in
the MSM as a Mobility Corridor with 7-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 96-foot street section
within 124-feet of right-of-way.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 7-lane street section shall be 96-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within
120-feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates three travel lanes in each
direction, a continuous raised or landscaped median with intermittent turn lanes, and safety
shoulders.
Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide
compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along
arterials listed as impact fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available
impact fee revenue in the Impact Fee Service Area.
No compensation will be provided for right-of-way on an arterial that is not listed as impact fee
eligible in the Capital Improvements Plan.
The District may acquire additional right-of-way beyond the site-related needs to preserve a
corridor for future capacity improvements, as provided in Section 7300.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete 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.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to
existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements
are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction
or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused
driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps;
pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-
way to total 74-feet from centerline of Fairview Avenue to accommodate future widening
(approximately 16-feet additional at the west end, and 13-feet additional at the east end). This
segment of Fairview Avenue is in the CIP, as is the Fairview/Locust Grove intersection, so the
applicant will be compensated for right-of-way dedication.
This segment of Fairview Avenue is on the no-cut moratorium through May 2020. All cuts to
Fairview Avenue should be approved by the ACHD pavement cut committee prior to approval.
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2. Locust Grove Road
a. Existing Conditions: Locust Grove Road is improved with 2-travel lanes in each direction, a
center turn lane, bike lanes, and vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide sidewalk abutting the
site.
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.
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 Locust Grove Road is designated in
the MSM as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes.
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.
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.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to
existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements
are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction
or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused
driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps;
pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
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c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to dedicate an
additional 11-feet of right-of-way for the 490-feet on Locust Grove Road closest to Fairview
Avenue for the Fairview/Locust Grove intersection project. The right of way dedication should
then taper down at a ratio of 45:1 for the remainder of the site. This intersection is in the CIP,
so the applicant will be compensated for right-of-way dedication. The applicant should also
provide adequate right-of-way at the corner of the intersection for future utility boxes and
signal poles.
3. Fairview Driveway
a. Existing Conditions: There is one existing 50-foot wide driveway abutting the site on
Fairview Avenue located 280-feet west of Locust Grove Road (measured centerline to
centerline). There is an additional driveway on Fairview Avenue located 390-feet from Locust
Grove Road, which is not located on this parcel, however provides cross access to 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 35 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 355-
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.
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Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross
access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels
so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the existing 50-foot wide driveway
abutting the site with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match the existing improvements.
The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing shared driveway on Fairview Avenue at the
west property line, located 390-feet west of Locust Grove Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to close the existing 50-foot
wide driveway abutting the site with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match the existing
improvements meets District policy and should be approved as proposed.
In accordance with District policy, driveways on Fairview Avenue should be restricted to right-
in/right-out only movements, and a median is in place on Fairview Avenue that restricts the
shared driveway to right-in/right-out only. The driveway meets policy for the location of a
right-in/right-out driveway. The City should confirm that there is a formal cross access
agreement between the property owners for use of this driveway.
4. Locust Grove Road Driveways
a. Existing Conditions: There are two existing driveways constructed on Locust Grove Road.
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 7205.4.6 states that direct access to minor 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 1a under District policy 7205.4.6, unless a waiver for the access point has been
approved by the District Commission.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.5 requires driveways located on minor
arterial roadways from a signalized intersection with a single left turn lane shall be located a
minimum of 330-feet from the nearest intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway and a
minimum of 660-feet from the intersection for a full-movement driveway.
District policy 7205.4.5 requires driveways located on minor arterial roadways from a
signalized intersection with a dual left turn lane shall be located a minimum of 330-feet from
the nearest intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway and a minimum of 710-feet from
the intersection for a full-movement driveway.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.6 Table 1a, requires driveways located on
minor arterial roadways with a speed limit of 35 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 330-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,
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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.
Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross
access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels
so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing right-in/right-out
driveway located 280-feet south of Fairview Avenue, and is proposing to close the existing
driveway located 415-feet south of Fairview Avenue. The applicant is proposing to construct
one new driveway located in alignment with Wilson Lane on the east side of Locust Grove
Road, 475-feet south of Fairview Avenue.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal for the northerly driveway
does not meet District Policy because the driveway is located 280-feet south of Fairview
Avenue, and not the required 330-feet. However, the driveway cannot be moved farther to the
south or it will interfere with turning movements from the southerly driveway. Staff
recommends approval of the proposed right-in/right-out driveway as a modification of policy.
The dimensional modification is 15% and can be approved by the Development Services
Manager. There are candles in Locust Grove Road that serve as a physical barrier to restrict
left turn movements into and out of the site.
The applicant’s proposal for the southerly driveway does not meet District Policy because the
driveway is located 475-feet south of Fairview Avenue and not the required 660-feet, but it is
in alignment with a public street. Staff recommends a modification of policy to allow this
driveway to remain as temporary full access because the driveway is located outside of the
influence area of the Fairview/Locust Grove intersection, and the site does not have adequate
frontage to meet the offset from the signal, and from Wilson Lane. This dimensional
modification is 30% and can be approved by the Development Services Manager.
The applicant should close the existing driveway located 415-feet south of Fairview Avenue
with curb, gutter and sidewalk to match existing improvements.
5. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: Tree Planter Policy: The District’s Tree Planter Policy prohibits all trees in
planters less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be
allowed in planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed
in planters with a minimum width of 10-feet.
6. Landscaping
Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD
right-of-way or easement areas. Trees shall be located no closer than 10-feet from all public
storm drain facilities. Landscaping should be designed to eliminate site obstructions in the vision
triangle at intersections. District Policy 5104.3.1 requires a 40-foot vision triangle and a 3-foot
height restriction on all landscaping located at an uncontrolled intersection and a 50-foot offset
from stop signs. Landscape plans are required with the submittal of civil plans and must meet all
District requirements prior to signature of the final plat and/or approval of the civil plans.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Dedicate 13 to 16-feet of right-of-way on Fairview Avenue. This segment of Fairview Avenue and
the intersection is in the CIP, so the applicant will be compensated for right-of-way dedication.
2. Obtain approval from the ACHD Pavement Cut Committee prior to any asphalt cuts on Fairview
Avenue.
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3. Dedicate an additional 11-feet of right-of-way on Locust Grove Road extending 490-feet south of
Fairview Avenue for the Fairview/Locust Grove intersection project. The right of way dedication
should then taper down at a ratio of 45:1 for the remainder of the site. The Fairview/Locust Grove
intersection is in the CIP, so the applicant will be compensated for right-of-way dedication. Include
a triangle at the corner of the intersection to accommodate utility boxes and poles.
4. Close the existing 50-foot wide driveway on Fairview Avenue abutting the site with vertical curb,
gutter and sidewalk to match the existing improvements
5. Utilize the existing shared right-in/right-out driveway on Fairview Avenue, located 390-feet west of
Locust Grove Road. Note to City: If not existing already, provide a cross access agreement.
6. Reconstruct the right-in/right-out driveway on Locust Grove Road located 280-feet south of
Fairview Avenue as a curb return type driveway. The driveway shall be constructed as a 24 to 30-
foot wide curb return with minimum 30-foot radii, and paved back a minimum of 30-feet from the
edge of pavement of Fairview Avenue.
7. Close the existing driveway on Locust Grove Road located 415-feet south of Fairview Avenue,
with curb, gutter and sidewalk to match existing improvements.
8. Construct a temporary full access driveway on Locust Grove Road located in alignment with
Wilson Lane. The driveway shall be constructed as a 30 to 36-foot wide curb return with
minimum 30 -foot radii, and paved back a minimum of 30-feet from the edge of pavement of
Fairview Avenue. This driveway may be restricted by ACHD in the future.
9. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
10. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including
all easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-
of-way (including all easements).
2. Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within
the ACHD right-of-way.
3. In accordance with District policy, 7203.3, the applicant may be required to update any
existing non-compliant pedestrian improvements abutting the site to meet current Americans
with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The applicant’s engineer should provide
documentation of ADA compliance to District Development Review staff for review.
4. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged
during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at
387-6280 (with file number) for details.
5. A license agreement and compliance with the District’s Tree Planter policy is required for all
landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas.
6. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way.
The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant.
The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business
days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD
Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are
compromised during any phase of construction.
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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.
F. Conclusions of Law
1. The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval
are satisfied.
2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the
proposed development.
G. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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VICINITY MAP
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SITE PLAN
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification to utilities of local highway
and road improvements, to help the utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already existing process.
1) Notification: Within five (5) working days upon notification of required right of way
improvements by Highway entities, developers shall provide written notification to the affected
utility owners and the Ada County Utility Coordinating Council (UCC). Notification shall include
but not be limited to, project limits, scope of roadway improvements/project, anticipated
construction dates, and any portions critical to the right of way improvements and coordination
of utilities.
2) Plan Review: The developer shall provide the highway entities and all utility owners with
preliminary project plans and schedule a plan review conference. Depending on the scale of
utility improvements, a plan review conference may not be necessary, as determined by the
utility owners. Conference notification shall also be sent to the UCC. During the review meeting
the developer shall notify utilities of the status of right of way/easement acquisition necessary
for their project. At the plan review conference each company shall have the right to appeal,
adjust and/or negotiate with the developer on its own behalf. Each utility shall provide the
developer with a letter of review indicating the costs and time required for relocation of its
facilities. Said letter of review is to be provided within thirty calendar days after the date of the
plan review conference.
3) Revisions: The developer is responsible to provide utilities with any revisions to preliminary
plans. Utilities may request an updated plan review meeting if revisions are made in the
preliminary plans which affect the utility relocation requirements. Utilities shall have thirty days
after receiving the revisions to review and comment thereon.
4) Final Notification: The developer will provide highway entities, utility owners and the UCC with
final notification of its intent to proceed with right of way improvements and include the
anticipated date work will commence. This notification shall indicate that the work to be
performed shall be pursuant to final approved plans by the highway entity. The developer shall
schedule a preconstruction meeting prior to right of way improvements. Utility relocation activity
shall be completed within the times established during the preconstruction meeting, unless
otherwise agreed upon.
Notification to the Ada County UCC can be sent to: 50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit
iducc.com for e-mail notification information.
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Development Process Checklist
Items Completed to Date:
Submit a development application to a City or to Ada County
The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
The ACHD Planning Review Section will receive the development application to review
The Planning Review Section will do one of the following:
Send a “No Review” letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific conditions of approval at
this time.
Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system
and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Items to be completed by Applicant:
For ALL development applications, including those receiving a “No Review” letter:
The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Section for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements
required by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee assessment.)
The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of-
way, including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Non-Subdivisions)
Driveway or Property Approach(s)
Submit a “Driveway Approach Request” form to ACHD Construction (for approval by Development Services & Traffic
Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
Working in the ACHD Right-of-Way
Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a “Temporary Highway Use Permit
Application” to ACHD Construction – Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50’ or you
are placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
Sediment & Erosion Submittal
At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Construction Meeting an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plan,
done by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD
Stormwater Section.
Idaho Power Company
Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
Final Approval from Development Services is required prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of
the final decision made by the Development Services Manager when it is alleged that the
Development Services Manager did not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all
of the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted
arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be
charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days from
the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal shall
refer to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address and
telephone number and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall include a
written summary of the provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal and/or the facts
and law relied upon and shall include a written argument in support of the appeal.
The Commission shall not consider a notice of appeal that does not comply with the
provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The Development Services Manager shall have ten (10) working
days from the date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the
appeal, and may during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and
may also consider and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the
reply and any modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the
appellant prior to the Commission hearing on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the
appeal will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular
meeting to be held within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of the
Development Services Manager’s reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the
decision being appealed, the notice of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the
Commission at least one (1) week prior to the hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm or
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision
being appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence
presented at the hearing.