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Project/File: Tara's Landing / MPP20-0019 / H-2020-0048
This is an annexation with rezone and preliminary plat application to allow for the
development of 29 single-family residential lots and 2 common lots on 6.14 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 5025 W. Larry Lane
Staff Approval: June 30, 2020
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Applicant: Mike Homan ;
5820 W. Randolph Drive
Boise, ID 83705
Staff Contact: Austin Miller
Phone: (208) 387-6335
E-mail: amiller achdidaho.org v. "_ r, _
A. Findings of Fact ' `=`` ___-
1. Description of Application: This is an annexation with rezone and preliminary plat application to
allow for the development of 29 single-family residential lots and 2 common lots on 6.14 acres. The
proposed R-8 zoning is consistent with the City of Meridian's comprehensive plan designation of
medium density residential.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction I Land Use Zoning
North Rural-Urban Transition Zone RUT
South Medium Low-Density Residential District R-4
East Rural-Urban Transition Zone RUT
West Rural-Urban Transition Zone RUT
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• Westbridge Subdivision, consisting of 30 single family residential lots, is located directly south
of the site was approved by ACHD in September 2018 and is currently under construction.
• The Oaks North, consisting of 963 single family residential lots, 4 multi-family lots, one mini-
storage lot, 5 office lots, 1 Western Ada County Recreation Facility lot and 1 fire station lot
located south of the site was approved by ACHD in December 2013 and is in various phases
of development.
• Prescott Ridge, consisting of 384 single family residential lots and 5 other lots, located directly
west of the site is currently under preliminary plat review.
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• Pollard Subdivision, consisting of a hospital, medical office buildings, general office buildings,
multi-use buildings (retail/convenience store), 34 single family lots, 40 independent living lots
and an assisted living facility located at the northeast corner of SH-16 and Chinden Boulevard
was approved by ACHD in April 2019.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.16 centerline miles of new public
road.
7. 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.
8. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
• Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes from Chinden Boulevard to
McMillan Road between 2026 and 2030.
• The intersection of Black Cat Road and Chinden Boulevard is listed in the CIP to be widened
to 5-lanes on the north leg, 5-lanes on the south leg, 6-lanes on the east leg and 6-lanes on
the south leg between 2026 and 2030.
• The intersection of McMillan Road and Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to reconstructed as
a multi-lane roundabout with 2 lanes on the northbound and southbound legs and 1 lane on
the westbound and eastbound legs.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 274 additional vehicle trips per day;
29 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 101h edition.
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
Black Cat Road 407-feet Minor Arterial 205 Better than "E"
Larry Lane 253-feet Local N/A N/A
* Acceptable level of service for a three-lane minor arterial is "E" (720 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Black Cat Road south of Chinden Boulevard was 3,839 on
May 8, 2018.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Larry Lane
a. Existing Conditions: Larry Lane is improved with 24-feet of pavement and no curb, gutter or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50-feet of right-of-way for Larry Lane (25-feet from
centerline).
Larry Lane terminates as a cul-de-sac abutting the site, the right-of-way for Larry Lane widens
to 90-feet at the cul-de-sac location.
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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.
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.
Half Street Policy: District Policy 7207.2.2 required improvements shall consist of pavement
widening to one-half the required width, including curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk (minimum
5-feet), plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening beyond the centerline established for the
street to provide an adequate roadway surface, with the pavement crowned at the ultimate
centerline. A 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway
storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved side.
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 applicant's proposal does not address improvements to Larry Lane
abutting the site.
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to improve the
existing portion of Larry Lane as '/2 of a 33-foot street section with curb, gutter and a minimum
of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the site.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of-way.
Larry Lane should be extended into the site to intersect Willowside Avenue and constructed as
'/2 of a 33-foot wide street section with curb, gutter and a minimum of 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk on the south side.
A minimum 12-feet of pavement, 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and borrow ditch sized to
accommodate the storm runoff should be provided on the north side of Larry Lane internal to
the site OR the applicant has the option to complete Larry Lane as a 33-foot wide street section
with curb and gutter. The gutter should be located a minimum of 1-foot from the north property
line.
Right-of-way should be dedicated for Larry Lane Avenue from the north property line extending
2-feet past the sidewalk.
The proposed pedestrian pathway between Willowside Avenue and the West Ada School
District parcel to the west should be constructed outside the right-of-way and will not be
maintained by ACHD.
The applicant should be required to construct bulb-outs on Willowside Avenue and Larry at the
pathway crossing to serve as traffic calming and to increase visibility of the crosswalk. The
applicant will be required to provide a minimum of 24-feet of pavement between the bulb-out,
as measured from face-of-curb to face-of-curb.
2. Internal Local Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no public streets within the site. There is 1 stub street currently
under construction to the site, Willowside Avenue as part of Westbridge Subdivision.
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
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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.
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
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with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement
repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are
permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to
accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided:
• The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD.
• The width of an island near an intersection is 12-feet maximum for a minimum distance of
150-feet. Beyond the 150-feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30-feet.
• At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width
shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers.
• The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if
landscaping is to be placed within these medians.
• The license agreement shall contain the District's requirements of the developer including,
but not limited to, a "hold harmless" clause; requirements for maintenance by the
developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions.
• Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope
away from the curb to prevent ponding.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to extend Willowside Avenue into the site
and construct the internal local streets as 33-foot wide street sections with curb, gutter and 5-
foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 47-feet of right-of-way.
The applicant is proposing to terminate Tara Court as a cul-de-sac with a 47-foot radius.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved as proposed.
3. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no public streets within the site.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4.3 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 7207.2.4, 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 7207.2.4.4 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 Willowside Avenue stubbing to
the north property line located 156-feet east of the west property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and
should be approved as proposed.
A sign shall be installed at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE
EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
The applicant should be required to construct a temporary cul-de-sac turnaround at the northern
stub of Willowside Avenue. The turnaround should be paved and have a minimum 45-foot
radius. 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.
4. 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.
5. Landscaping
Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD
right-of-way or easement areas. Trees shall be located no closer than 10-feet from all public storm
drain facilities. Landscaping should be designed to eliminate site obstructions in the vision triangle
at intersections. District Policy 5104.3.1 requires a 40-foot vision triangle and a 3-foot height
restriction on all landscaping located at an uncontrolled intersection and a 50-foot offset from stop
signs. Landscape plans are required with the submittal of civil plans and must meet all District
requirements prior to signature of the final plat and/or approval of the civil plans.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Improve Larry Lane abutting the site as'/2 of a 33-foot street section with curb, gutter and a minimum
of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk.
2. Extend Larry Lane into the site to intersect Willowside Avenue. Construct Larry Lane internal to the
site as '/2 of a 33-foot wide street section with curb, gutter and a minimum of 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk on the south side. Provide a minimum 12-feet of pavement, 3-foot wide gravel shoulder
and borrow ditch sized to accommodate the storm runoff on the north side of Larry Lane internal to
the site. Dedicate right-of-way should be for Larry Lane from the north property line extending 2-
feet past the sidewalk
3. Extend Willowside Avenue into the site and construct all internal local streets as 33-foot street
sections with curb, gutter and a minimum of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within 47-feet of right-of-
way.
4. Construct bulb-outs on Willowside Avenue Larry Lane at the proposed pathway crossing. Provide
a minimum of 24-feet of pavement between the bulb-outs, as measured from face-of-curb to face-
of-curb.
5. Terminate Tara Court as a cul-de-sac with a minimum 45-foot radius.
6. Construct Willowside Avenue stubbing to the north property line located 156-feet east of the west
property line. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE
EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
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7. Submit civil plans to ACHD Development Services for review and approval. The impact fee
assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
8. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
9. 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
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
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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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