2020-09-28 ACHD communication regarding Levi Lane Connection
Charlene Way
From:Alan Tiefenbach
Sent:Monday, September 28, 2020 12:39 PM
To:Adrienne Weatherly; Charlene Way; Chris Johnson
Subject:Taras Landing AZ, PP-H-2020-0048
Alan Tiefenbach | Current Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0573 | Fax: 208-489-0571
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From: Austin Miller <Amiller@achdidaho.org>
Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 11:52 AM
To: Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Tara's Landing
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Hi Alan,
I know we sort of discussed and I have discussed with Mr. Homan as well. ACHD required a vehicular connection to Levi
Lane. This plat does not provide a public street connection that would meet ACHD’s requirement and the ACHD right-of-
way cannot be blocked with bollards. Mr. Homan is aware of our stance and that our previously issued report is not
open to modification at this time as the appeal period has passed.
I appreciate you keeping me in the loop on this project. Please let me know if there are any questions.
Thank you,
Austin Miller
Ada County Highway District
Impact Fee Administrator, Development Services
1301 N. Orchard St. Ste. 200
Phone: (208) 387-6335
From: Joe Bongiorno <jbongiorno@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 3:35 PM
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To: Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Austin Miller <Amiller@achdidaho.org>
Subject: RE: Tara's Landing
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It’s not ideal – but the fire department is ok with the proposed plan. We have to have a way out as that leg of the road is
almost 200’ long.
I would rather see an uninterrupted connection to Larry Lane. This gives us unhindered access from two directions.
Joe Bongiorno CFI, CFEI
Deputy Chief – Fire Marshal
Meridian Fire
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 210, Meridian, ID 83642
(Direct) 208-489-0458 (Cell) 208-936-9554
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From: Alan Tiefenbach
Sent: Friday, September 25, 2020 3:27 PM
To: Joe Bongiorno <jbongiorno@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Austin Miller <Amiller@achdidaho.org>
Subject: Tara's Landing
Tara’s Landing has been continued twice at the Planning Commission. Attached is the most recent plat. This version
pretty much is the first version, where they do not have Larry Lane connect. Joe, it also looks like they put some kind of
turn-around at the south along N. Willowside.
They disconnected Larry Lane because they’re trying to appease some neighbors that have dragged them into a civil suit.
The City still believes Larry Lane should connect and supports the previous plan. There is a major development in the
planning stages at the north, Prescott Ridge is in the process at the west, and the Westbridge Subdivision is to the south.
I do not see the utility in not connecting Larry Lane based on the opposition of two neighbors.
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Alan Tiefenbach | Current Associate Planner
City of Meridian | Community Development Dept.
33 E. Broadway Ave., Ste. 102, Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: 208-489-0573 | Fax: 208-489-0571
Built for Business, Designed for Living
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