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2019-11-06 CompassCommunities in Motion 2040 2.0 Development Review The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) is the metropolitan planning organization (MPO) for Ada and Canyon Counties. COMPASS has developed this review as a tool for local governments to evaluate whether land developments are consistent with the goals of Communities in Motion 2040 2.0 (CIM 2040), the regional long-range transportation plan for Ada and Canyon Counties. This checklist is not intended to be prescriptive, but rather a guidance document based on CIM 2040 2.0 goals. Recommendations The proposal is nearby Sawtooth Middle School and Settler’s Park. The proposal includes a stub road to the east, which eventually will provide connectivity to Settler’s Park, without the need to travel along Ustick Road, an arterial. The site is not currently served by public transportation. ValleyConnect 2.0 proposes bus service on Linder Road from south Meridian to Eagle with 30-minute frequencies in the peak hours and 60-minutes frequencies in the off- peak. The closest bus stop would be less than 1/4 mile, at Sawtooth Middle School, when that route is operational. Please contact Valley Regional Transit to discuss providing connectivity to future transit routes. More information about COMPASS and Communities in Motion 2040 2.0: Web: www.compassidaho.org Email info@compassidaho.org More information about the development review process: http://www.compassidaho.org/dashboard/devreview.htm Development Name: Edington Commons Agency: Meridian CIM Vision Category: Existing Neighborhoods New households: 92 New jobs: 0 Exceeds CIM forecast: No Farmland contributes to the local economy, creates additional jobs, and provides food security to the region. Development in farm areas decreases the productivity and sustainability of farmland. Farmland consumed: Yes Farmland within 1 mile: 135 acres Housing within 1 mile: 4,940 Jobs within 1 mile: 800 Jobs/Housing Ratio: 0.2 Nearest bus stop: 2.6 miles Nearest public school: 0.1 miles Nearest public park: 0.6 miles Nearest grocery store: 1.8 miles CIM Corridor: Linder Road Pedestrian level of stress: PG—Linder Bicycle level of stress: R—Linder A good jobs/housing balance – a ratio between 1 and 1.5 – reduces traffic congestion. Higher numbers indicate the need for more housing and lower numbers indicate an employment need. Residents who live or work less than ½ mile from critical services have more transportation choices. Walking and biking reduces congestion by taking cars off the road, while supporting a healthy and active lifestyle. Level of Stress considers facility type, number of vehicle lanes, and speed. Roads with G or PG ratings better support bicyclists and pedestrians of all ages and comfort levels. Nearest police station: >4 miles Nearest fire station: 1.6 miles Developments within 1.5 miles of police and fire stations ensure that emergency services are more efficient and reduce the cost of these important public services.