ACHD Comments
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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
Mary May, President
Kent Goldthorpe, Vice-President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Sara M. Baker, Commissioner
Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner
March 13, 2020
To: James Peterson, via email
The Pointe at Meridian LLC
4859 S 190 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Subject: MER20-0025/ A-2020-0053
3250 E. Victory Road
Inglewood Place Senior Housing
On October 7, 2019, the Ada County Highway District approved MPP19-0004/ H-2019-0090 for
Inglewood Place. The site specific conditions of approval also apply to MER20-0025/ A-2020-0053
Inglewood Place Senior Housing.
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 (Bill Parsons), via email
Think AEC (Jacob Shirley, via email
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: Inglewood Place/ MPP19-0004/ H-2019-0090
This is an annexation, rezone, conditional use permit and a preliminary plat application
consisting of 9 lots to allow for a mixed-use development on 8.9 acres. The site is
located at the northeast corner of Eagle Road and Victory Road.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 3250 E. Victory &
3060 S. Eagle Road
Staff Approval: October 7, 2019
Applicant: James Peterson
The Pointe at Meridian LLC
4859 S 190 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
Representative: Jacob Shirley
Think AEC
5151 S 900 E
Salt Lake City, UT 84117
Staff Contact: Dawn Battles
Phone: 387-6218
E-mail: dbattles@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval for annexation, a rezone from
RUT (Rural-Urban Transition) to R-15 (Medium High-Density Residential) and C-C (Community
Business), a conditional use permit and a preliminary plat consisting of 8 buildable lots and 1
common lot for the development of a Senior Living Community and retail, office or professional
located on 8.9 acres.
The applicant’s proposal is consistent with the City of Meridian’s comprehensive plan which calls
for a mixed-use community land use on this site.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Rural-Urban Transition RUT (Ada County)
South Medium Low Density & Commercial Business R-4 & C-C
East Medium Low-Density R-4
West Medium-Density & Rural-Urban Transition R-8 & RUT (Ada County)
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
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4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• Bancroft Square, consisting of 33 single family building lots is located north of the site and
was approved by ACHD in June 2016.
• Knightsbridge, consisting of 17 single family building lots is located east of the site and was
approved by the ACHD Commission in August 2016.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. 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 widt h
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.
7. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.11 centerline miles of new public
road.
8. 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.
9. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
o Eagle Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5-lanes from Amity Road to Victory
Road in 2021.
o Victory Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Locust Grove Road to Eagle
Road between 2026 to 2030.
o Victory Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Eagle Road to Cloverdale Road
between 2026 and 2030.
o The intersection of Victory Road and Locust Grove is listed in the CIP to be widened and
reconstructed as multi-lane roundabout with 4-lanes on the north leg, 4-lanes on the south,
2-lanes east, and 2-lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2021 and 2025.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,936 vehicle trips per day; 167
vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
Thompson Engineers, Inc. prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Meridian Senior Living
Development. Below is an executive summary of the findings as presented by Thompson
Engineers, Inc. The following executive summary is not the opinion of ACHD staff. ACHD has
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reviewed the submitted traffic impact study for consistency with ACHD policies and practices and
may have additional requirements beyond what is noted in the summary.
a. Summary: Under existing conditions all study area roadways and intersections are anticipated
to operate at an acceptable level of service planning threshold.
• Under 2025 background and 2025 total traffic conditions the following intersections and
roadways are estimated to exceed ACHD’s acceptable level of service planning thresholds:
Intersection:
• Victory Road & Eagle Road intersection - southbound through and right-turns lanes.
• Recommended Mitigation -
o Restripe southbound approach with the following lanes:
One left-turn lane
Two through lanes
One right-turn lane
• Site generated traffic does not contribute to the southbound movements at the intersection.
Roadway Segment:
• Eagle Road north of Victory Road - This section of roadway is fully built out as a 5-lane
principal arterial roadway therefore not additional mitigation is recommended in the study.
The study also notes that the site traffic is approximately 4% of the total traffic on the
roadway segment.
• Victory Road east of Eagle Road – This section of roadway is listed as a funded
improvement in the CIP to be widened to 5 lanes between Locust Grove Road to Eagle
Road between 2026 to 2030. The study also notes that the site traffic is approximately 10%
of the total traffic on the roadway segment.
The study also recommends the construction of a dedicated right turn lane on Eagle Road at the
proposed driveway located 355-feet north of Eagle Road.
b. Policy:
Alternative Mitigation Measures: 7106.7.3 states that if traditional mitigation measures
such as roadway widening and intersection improvements are infeasible as determined by
ACHD, the TIS may recommend alternative mitigation measures. Alternative mitigation
measures shall demonstrate that impacts from the project will be offset.
• If the impacted roadway segments and/or intersections are programmed as funded in
the Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP) or the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP);
no alternative mitigation is required.
• If the impacted roadway segments and/or intersections are not programmed in either
the IFYWP or the CIP; the applicant may (i) analyze the shoulder hour and (ii) provide
a safety analysis to determine alternative mitigation requirements.
o If the impacted roadway segments and intersections meet the minimum
acceptable level of service planning thresholds in the shoulder hour
the applicant may suggest feasible alternative mitigation such as: sidewalks,
bike facilities, connectivity, safety improvements, etc. within 1.5 miles of the
proposed development.
o If the shoulder hour planning thresholds are exceeded the applicant may
request to enter into a Development Agreement and pay into the Priority
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Corridor Fund an amount determined by the ACHD to offset impacts from the
project.
• Alternative Mitigation may also include:
o Revision to the Phasing Plan to coincide with the District’s future Capital
Projects.
o Reducing the scope and/or scale of the project
Level of Service Planning Thresholds: District Policy 7205.3.1 states that, Level of Service
Planning Thresholds have been established for principal arterials and minor arterials within
ACHD’s Capital Improvement Plan and are also listed in section 7106. Unless otherwise
required to provide a Traffic Impact Study under section 7106, a proposed development with
site traffic less than 10% of the existing downstream roadway or intersection peak hour traffic
shall not be required to provide mitigation for a roadway or intersection that currently exceeds
the minimum acceptable level of service planning threshold or V/C ratio.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Site generated traffic does not contribute to the failing
southbound through or right tune lane at the Eagle Road/Victory Road intersection. Therefore,
no mitigation is required.
The roadway segment of Victory Road between Locust Grove and Eagle Road and Amity Road
is listed as a funded project in ACHD’s CIP. Therefore, consistent with District policy 7106.7.3
Alternative Mitigation Measures, which states, if an impacted roadway segment or intersection
are programmed as funded in the IFYWP, or the CIP; no mitigation is required; no improvements
are required on segment of Victory Road between Locust Grove and Eagle Road.
The traffic impact study notes that the site traffic is approximately 4% of the total traffic on Eagle
Road north of Victory. Therefore, consistent with District policy 7205.3.1 Level of Service
Planning Threshold, which states, a proposed development with site traffic less than 10% of the
existing downstream roadway or intersection peak hour traffic shall not be required to provide
mitigation; no improvements are required at this intersection.
Consistent with the findings and recommendations of the traffic impact study staff recommends
the construction of a dedicated right turn lane on Eagle Road at the driveway located 355-feet
north of Eagle Road.
3. 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” (1,780 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a three-lane minor arterial is “E” (720 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 Eagle Road north of Victory Road was 22,110 on
November 29, 2018.
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak
Hour Level of
Service
Eagle Road 502-feet Principal Arterial 790 Better than “E”
Victory Road 741-feet Minor Arterial 359 Better than “E”
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• The average daily traffic count for Victory Road east of Eagle Road was 9,561 on November
29, 2018.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Eagle Road
a. Existing Conditions: Eagle Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and 8-
foot wide sidewalk. There is 96-feet of right-of-way for Eagle Road (48-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.
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.
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 Eagle Road is designated in the MSM
as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 72-foot street section within
96-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any street improvements to Eagle Road
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Eagle Road is fully improved; therefore, no right-of-way
dedication or street improvements are required with this application.
Consistent with the findings and recommendations of the traffic impact study, the applicant
should be required to construct a dedicated right turn lane on Eagle Road at the driveway
located 355-feet north of Victory Road with the second phase of the development. If the parcels
to the north develop and a driveway can be constructed in alignment with Moon Dipper Street,
located 650-feet north of Victory Road before Phase 2, the applicant will not be required to
construct a dedicated right-turn lane on Eagle Road.
2. Victory Road
a. Existing Conditions: Victory Road is improved with 4-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and
8-foot wide sidewalk for approximately 256-feet east of Eagle Road tapering to 3-travel lanes
with no curb, gutter or sidewalk for the remaining site frontage. There is 96-feet of right-of-way
for Victory Road (48-feet from centerline).
A portion of the McDonald Lateral is located within ACHD right-of-way parallel to Victory Road.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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 Victory Road is designated in the
MSM as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 72-foot street section
within 96-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5-foot wide meandering
detached concrete sidewalk on Victory Road from the existing sidewalk to the east property line
abutting the site.
The applicant is proposing to relocate the McDonald Lateral outside of the ACHD right-of-way.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct 5-foot wide
detached concrete sidewalk on Victory Road abutting the site meets District policy, the sidewalk
should tie into the existing sidewalk located directly east of the site. If street trees are desired
than an 8-foot wide planter strip should be provided. Sidewalks should be designed meeting
ADA Standards and meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
The sidewalk should be located a minimum of 41-feet from centerline of Victory Road abutting
the site.
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The applicant should provide a permanent right-of-way easement to 2-feet behind back of
sidewalk for any sidewalk placed outside of the dedicated right-of-way on Victory Road.
The applicant’s proposal to relocate the McDonald Lateral out of the right-of-way is approved,
as proposed.
3. Internal Local Street-Titanium Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There are no internal local streets within the site.
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-
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.
For the City of Kuna and City of Star: Unless otherwise approved by Kuna or Star, the standard
street section shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-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
50-feet of right-of-way.
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.
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.
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• 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.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Titanium Avenue, an internal
local street, as a 34-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, a 3.5-foot wide planter strip
within 41-feet of right-of-way and a 1-foot wide planter strip and a 5-foot wide detached concrete
sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to construct Titanium Avenue,
as a 34-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, a 3.5-foot wide planter strip within 41-feet
of right-of-way and a 1-foot wide planter strip and a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk
located outside of the right-of-way does not meet District policy and should not be approved as
proposed.
The applicant should construct Titanium Avenue, as a 33-foot street section with rolled curb,
gutter, and 5-foot attached or detached concrete sidewalk. If street trees are desired than an 8-
foot wide planter strip should be provided.
If the sidewalk is detached, then the right-of-way should extend a minimum of 2-feet behind the
back of curb, or a permanent right-of-way easement should be provided. The easement should
extend to 2-feet behind the back any sidewalk placed outside of the dedicated right-of-way.
4. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no stub streets to the site.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 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, 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 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.
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c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct one stub street to the north,
Titanium Avenue, located 608-feet east of Eagle Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District policy and
should be approved as proposed. The applicant should be required to install a sign at the
terminus of the stub street stating that, “THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE.”
A temporary turnaround is not required at the terminus of the stub street as it does not extend
greater than 150-feet.
5. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing streets within the site.
b. Policy:
Local Street Intersection Spacing on Minor 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 660-feet as measured from all other existing roadways
as identified in Table 1a (7205.4.6).
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Titanium Avenue to intersect
Victory Road located approximately 608-feet east of Eagle Road and 540-feet west of Bay Star
Way (measured centerline-to-centerline).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal does not meet District policy
as the proposed Titanium Avenue roadway offset does not meet the minimum offset which
requires local streets intersecting minor arterials to align or offset by 660-feet. However, staff
recommends a modification of policy to allow Titanium Avenue to be located as proposed as
the site does not have adequate frontage to meet the necessary spacing from Eagle Road and
Bay Star Way and the roadway is proposed to be located out of the influence area of the
intersection. This is an 8% and an 18% modification to the dimensional standards and is
approved at the discretion of the Development Services Manager.
6. Driveways
6.1 Eagle Road
a. Existing Conditions: There are two existing driveway approaches onto Eagle Road from the
site located 355-feet and 163-feet north of Victory 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 7205.4.7 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.
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Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1b, requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 40 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,
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 reconstruct the existing driveway
approach on Eagle Road located 355-feet north of Victory Road as a 25-foot wide curb return
right-in/right-out only driveway.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to use the existing access on
Eagle Road located 355-feet north of Victory Road does not meet District Access Management
policy, as the site has frontage on a lesser classified street, Victory Road. However, staff
recommends a modification of policy to allow the driveway to be located as proposed due to the
fact that the location of the right-in/right-out driveway meets ACHD’s Access and Spacing policy
(when access is allowed on a principal arterial roadway) and the proposed driveway provides
circulation for the commercial portion of the development. The applicant should be required to
restrict the driveway to right-in/right-out only with the installation of a 6” raised median. The
median should extend from Victory Road north 75-feet beyond the driveway.
During the pre-application process City of Meridian staff had talked with the applicant regarding
the proposed right-in/right-out driveway onto Eagle Road and their desire for the driveway to be
temporary. The driveway would be allowed as a temporary driveway until the parcels to the
north develop and a driveway could be constructed in alignment with Moon Dipper Street,
located 650-feet north of Victory Road. Staff is supportive of this proposal and recommends
that the City of Meridian require cross access to the parcel to the north.
6.2 Titanium Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There are no driveways existing internal to the site.
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.
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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. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct two 28-foot wide curb return type
driveways onto the proposed Titanium Avenue located 190-feet and 450-feet north of Victory
Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant proposal to construct two 28-foot wide curb
return type driveways onto the proposed Titanium Avenue located 190-feet and 450-feet north of
Victory Road meets District policy and should be approved as proposed.
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
Eagle Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Victory Road classified as a minor arterial
roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is
prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the final plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct a dedicated right turn lane on Eagle Road at the driveway located 355-feet north of Victory
Road with the second phase of the development. The dedicated right-turn lane on Eagle Road will
not be required if the properties to the north develop and access can be constructed in alignment
with Moon Dipper Street, located 650-feet north of Victory Road.
2. Construct 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Victory Road located a minimum of 41-feet
from the centerline of the roadway abutting the site. The sidewalk should tie into the existing
sidewalk to the east and west. If street trees are desired than an 8-foot wide planter strip should
be provided. Sidewalks should be designed meeting ADA Standards and meandering sidewalks
are discouraged.
3. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for any sidewalk placed outside of the dedicated right-
of-way. If the sidewalk is detached, then the right-of-way should extend a minimum of 2-feet behind
the back of curb
4. Construct Titanium Avenue to intersect Victory Road located 608-feet east of Eagle Road, as
proposed.
5. Construct Titanium Avenue as a 33-foot street section with rolled curb, gutter, and 5-foot attached
or detached concrete sidewalk. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for any sidewalk placed
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outside of the dedicated right-of-way. If the sidewalk is detached, then the right-of-way should
extend a minimum of 2-feet behind the back of curb.
6. Construct one stub street to the north, Titanium Avenue. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub
street stating that, “THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE.”
7. Reconstruct the existing driveway approach on Eagle Road located 355-feet north of Victory Road
as a 25-foot wide curb return right-in/right-out only driveway.
8. Install a median on Eagle Road to restrict the driveway located 355-feet north of Victory Road to
right-in/right-out only. The median should extend north from Victory Road to a minimum of 75-feet
beyond the driveway.
9. Close the existing driveway approach on Eagle Road located 163-feet north of Victory Road with
vertical curb, gutter and 8-foot wide sidewalk to match the existing improvements on either side.
10. Construct two 28-foot wide curb return type driveways onto the proposed Titanium Avenue located
190-feet and 450-feet north of Victory Road
11. Direct lot access is prohibited to Eagle Road and Victory Road, other than the access specifically
approved with this application and shall be noted on the final plat.
12. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
13. 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.
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
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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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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 applic ation 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 char ged
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.