2020-03-13 ACHD Revised Development Services Department
CHD
Project/File: Andorra Senior Living/ MER20-0005/ H-2019-0127/AZ/VAC
This is an annexation with rezone to TN-R with a concept plan for a senior living facility
on 17-acres and a request to vacate existing right-of-way.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: SWC Magic View Drive and Wells Street
Staff Approval: March 13, 2020
Applicant: Sawtooth Development Corporation, LLC
Clay Sammis
491 N Main Street, Ste. 201
Ketchum, ID 83340
Representative: Babcock Design
800 W Main Street, Ste. 940
Boise, ID 83702
Staff Contact: Stacey Yarrington, Planner III
Phone: 387-6171
E-mail: syarrington(a)achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of an annexation with rezone
from RUT (Rural Urban Transition) to TN-R (Traditional Neighborhood Residential), and a concept
plan for a senior facility community development consisting of single, duplex, and apartment style
housing on 17-acres. The applicant is also requesting to vacate existing platted right-of-way street
with cul-de-sac.
The City of Meridian's Future Land Use Map designates this area as Office.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction I Land Use Zoning
North Rural Urban Transition (Ada County) RUT
South Limited Office (City of Meridian) L-O
East Limited Office (City) / Rural Urban Transition (County) L-O, RUT
West Medium-low density Residential (City)/ R-4,
Estate Residential County R1
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.
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5. Pathway Crossings: United States Access Board R304.5.1.2 Shared Use Paths. In shared use
paths, the width of curb ramps runs, and blended transitions shall be equal to the width of the shared
use path.
AASHTO's Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities 5.3.5 Other Intersection
Treatments: The opening of a shared use path at the roadway should be at least the same width
as the shared use path itself. If a curb ramp is provided, the ramp should be the full width of the
path, not including any flared sides if utilized. . . Detectable warnings should be placed across the
full width of the ramp.
FHWA's "Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access" (1999) reflected common ADA-related
concepts: Chapter 6, Page 16-6: The width of the ramp should be at least as wide as the average
width of the trail to improve safety for users who will be traveling at various speeds. In addition, the
overall width of the trail should be increased, so the curb ramp can be slightly offset to the side. The
increased width reduces conflict at the intersection by providing more space for users at the bottom
of the ramp.
6. 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. The impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
7. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
There are no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that are in the
District's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).
• Wells Street and Bridge #1224 is scheduled in the IFYWP to be replaced/widened/built in
2024.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: Below is a list of land uses and estimated trip generation rates for uses that may
be included within the site. Trip generation rates are based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 10'h edition.
Use Avg. Daily Trips Avg. PM Peak Hour
Senior Adult Housing- detached (per unit) 4.27 0.30
Senior Adult Housing - attached (per unit 3.70 0.26
Assisted Living (per bed) 2.60 0.26
2. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
Roadway Frontage Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Classification Traffic Count Level of Service
**State Highway 55/ 0-feet Principal 2,279 N/A
Eagle Road Arterial
Magic View Drive 0-feet Collector 120 Better than "D"
Wells Street 1,250-feet Local 46
Wells Circle 430-feet Local N/A
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH).
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** ACHD does not set level of service thresholds for State Highways.
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 SH-55/ Eagle Road south of Franklin Road was 65,081 on
06/18/2019.
• The average daily traffic count for Magic View Drive west of Allen Street was 3,115 on
10/30/2019.
• The average daily traffic count for Wells Street south of Magic View Drive was 525 on
09/25/2018.
• There are no current traffic counts for Wells Circle.
C. Findings for Consideration
This application is for annexation and rezone only. Listed below are some findings for consideration that
the District may identify when it reviews a future development application. The District may add additional
findings for consideration when it reviews a specific redevelopment application.
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2. Wells Street
a. Existing Conditions: Wells Street as°{
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Street (23-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Commercial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7208.2.1 states that the developer is responsible
for improving all commercial street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not
access is taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7208.5 states that right-of-way widths
for new commercial streets shall typically be 50 and 70-feet wide and that the standard street
section will vary depending on the need for a center turn lane, bike lanes, volumes, percentage
of truck traffic, and/or on-street parking.
• A 36-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically accommodate two
travel lanes and on-street parking.
• A 40-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically accommodate two
travel lanes and a center turn lane.
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• A 46-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically accommodate two
travel lanes and a center turn lane and bike lanes.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7208.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all commercial streets. If a separated sidewalk is proposed, 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.
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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The concept plan provided shows the applicant is proposing to improve
Wells Street with curb, gutter, and detached 5-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: As part of a future development application, the
applicant should be required to improve Wells Street as'/2 of a 36-foot street section with vertical
curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site.
Improvements to an existing road and bridge abutting a project would normally be required of
the developer and ACHD would normally require the widening of the bridge structure to
accommodate the required frontage improvements. In this case curb, gutter, sidewalk, and
pavement widening. As noted above, Bridge #1224 is scheduled in the IFYWP to be
replaced/widened/built in 2024. Therefore, staff recommends that IF this development is
constructed prior to the Bridge#1224 design and construction project in 2024, then the applicant
may choose to enter into a Cooperative Development Agreement (CDA) with the District to
replace, widen, and build Bridge #1224. The agreement should include an allocation of costs.
The following items must be in place prior to issuing the first building permit:
• Executed Cooperative Development Agreement
• Financial surety provided by the applicant meeting the terms of the Cooperative
Development Agreement
• Full design and approved plans for the roadway and bridge #1224
If the applicant does not enter into a CDA for the proposed bridge improvement, the applicant
should be required to provide a deposit to the Public Rights-of-Way Trust Fund (road trust) for
its proportionate share of the road (pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk) and bridge improvements
in the amount of$78,000; and construct the remaining frontage along Wells Street abutting the
site as '/2 of a 36-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk.
3. Wells Circle
a. Existing Conditions: Wells Circle is improved with 2-travel lanes, 30-feet of pavement, and
no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50-feet of right-of-way for Wells Circle
(28-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is
taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way widths
for all local streets shall generally not be less than 47-feet wide and that the standard street
section shall be 33-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb).
Standard Urban Local Street-33-foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 33-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-
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curb)for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This street section
shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall
typically be constructed within 47-feet of right-of-way.
Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.2.4 states that an existing street, or a
street in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development
shall be extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation
of storm drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following:
• Reduces vehicle miles traveled.
• Increases pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
• Increases access for emergency services.
• Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system
• Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries.
• Promotes appropriate intra-neighborhood traffic circulation to schools, parks,
neighborhood commercial centers, transit stops, etc.
• Promotes orderly development.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is
required on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities
of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot
frontage, in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some local
jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
The sidewalk may be placed next to the back-of-curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
8-feet wide between the back-of-curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in
accordance with the District's Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the parkway
strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce the width of
the parkway strip.
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.
Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District policy 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to
provide a minimum turning radius of 45-feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the
emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands may
be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29-foot street section is constructed around the
island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard
AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval from
the appropriate fire department for this design element.
The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case
basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the written
approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the development is
located.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The concept plan provided shows that the applicant is proposing to
improve Wells Circle with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached sidewalk abutting the site.
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: As part of a future development application, the
applicant should be required to improve Wells Circle as '/2 of a 33-foot street section with curb,
gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site.
Right-of-way should extend a minimum of 2-feet behind the back edge of sidewalk.
4. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no stub streets to the site.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 (local) states that stub streets will be required to
provide circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with
the requirements described in Section 7207.2.5.4 (local), except a temporary cul-de-sac will not
be required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150-feet. A sign shall be installed at
the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE."
In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions:
• A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the
proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an
alternative storm drain system is approved by the District.
• The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will
remain free of obstructions.
Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 (local) requires that the design
and construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The
temporary cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard
cul-de-sac. The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those
portions of the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the
instance where a temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be
encumbered by the easement and identified on the plat as a non-buildable lot until the street is
extended.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Wells Circle currently terminates in a cul-de-sac
approximately 195-feet east of the west property line abutting the site. The City of Meridian has
indicated that Wells Street should be extended to the west property line in order to provide future
connectivity when the properties to the west redevelop. Therefore, staff recommends that as
part of a future development application, that the applicant be required to extend Wells Circle
to the west property line and provide either a temporary or permanent turnaround at the terminus
of the stub street, as it will extend greater than 150-feet in length.
The applicant has raised concerns regarding their ability to construct a standard cul-de-sac
turnaround with a 45-foot turning radius at the terminus of Wells Circle. They provided an
alternative proposal for a cul-de-sac with a reduced radius of 28-feet. Staff has reviewed the
alternative proposal and will allow the cul-de-sac turnaround to be constructed with a reduced
radius of 28-feet with written Fire Department approval with plan submittal. The applicant should
be required to sign the cul-de-sac turnaround for"NO PARKING".
The applicant should provide signage at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD
WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
In the instance where a temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be
encumbered by the easement and identified on the plat as a non-buildable lot until the street is
extended.
Right-of-way should extend a minimum of 2-feet behind the back edge of sidewalk.
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If Wells Circle is extended to the west property line and a new turnaround is constructed, then
the applicant may apply to vacate a portion of the existing cul-de-sac turnaround at the current
terminus of Wells Circle. The vacation application is a sperate application with its own approval
process.
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5. Driveways
5.1 Wells Street
a. Existing Conditions: There are 2 existing residential driveways onto Wells Street. The southern
driveway is located 70-feet north of an existing residential driveway and the northern driveway is
located 555-feet south of an existing residential driveway.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7208.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to be
located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the nearest local street
intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector/arterial or arterial street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7208.4.1 states that successive driveways away from an
intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local street,
but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7208.4.3 restricts commercial driveways to a maximum
width of 40-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7208.4.3, 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.
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Access Gates: District Policy 7207.4.3 states that if an access point is to be gated, the gate or
keypad (whichever is closer) shall be located a minimum of 50-feet from the adjacent street and
an on-site turnaround shall be provided.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The concept plan provided shows that the applicant is proposing four
driveways onto Wells Street from the site. Two of the proposed driveways are proposed with
gates located approximately 50-feet into the site from the edge of Wells Street. The concept plan
shows an on-site turnaround is provided within the 50-feet.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: As part of a future development application, the applicant
should be required to design and construct all driveways to meet ACHD District policies listed
above.
5.2 Wells Circle
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing residential driveway onto Wells Circle located 385-
feet west of Wells Street.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to be
located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the nearest local street
intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector or arterial street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from an
intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local street,
but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required,
residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20-feet and may be constructed
as curb-cut type driveways.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.4.3, 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.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: As part of a future development application, the applicant
should be required to design and construct all driveways to meet ACHD District policies listed
above.
6. Private Roads
a. Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies in Ada County
establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will review the
proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District intersection
policies and standards. The private road should have the following requirements:
• Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets,
• Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and
• If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable) shall be located a minimum of
50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: If the City of Meridian approves the private road, the
applicant shall be required to pave the private roadway a minimum of 20 to 24-feet wide and at
least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of all public streets and install pavement
tapers with 15-foot curb radii abutting the existing roadway edge. If private roads are not approved
by the City of Meridian, the applicant will be required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat
to provide public standard local streets in these locations.
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Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through
the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application, will
be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign and
reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership and
maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to ACHD:
• Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
• Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
• Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
7. Bridge for Five Mile Creek Canal Crossing
As part of a future development application, the District will require that the applicant submit the
bridge plans for the crossing of the Five Mile Creek (Wells Street) for review and approval prior to
the pre-construction meeting and final plat approval. Note: all plan submittals for bridges or pipe
crossings of irrigation facilities should be submitted to ACHD for review no later than December 15t"
for construction in the following year prior to irrigation season.
8. 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.
9. 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
This application is for annexation and rezone only. Site specific conditions of approval will be
established as part of the future development application.
1. 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.
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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.
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. Appeal Guidelines
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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
and Clerk of the District, 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.
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