ACHD Transmittal (A-2020-0123)A-2020-0123Ten Mile Trailhub Cam Scott
18 May 2018
PROJECT NARRATIVE
Please accept the CZC application for the Ten Mile Trailhub project, proposed for development
by Meridian Parks and Recreation.
This property is zoned R-4. Parks and recreation is a permitted use in this zone. The Trailhub
will serve to beautify and take ‘recreational advantage’ of an otherwise unused parcel.
This Ten Mile Trailhub is intended to serve as the first-ever trailhead facility constructed
expressly to serve the Meridian Pathway system It will offer a gateway to the system as well as
an opportunity to begin developing greater visibility and branding for Meridian Pathways.
Project amenities include parking for 34 cars, pathways and sidewalks, a bicycle repair station,
drinking fountain/fill station, bicycle parking, seating, and a flex-use plaza to serve future
planned events and pathways-related activities. We will also be installing a prefabricated
restroom building, identified for relocation from the Community Center. Landscaping includes
required street trees and parking lot landscape, as well as strategically limited manicured turf
areas. Approximately one-third of the proposed landscape will be low-water use plant
materials, with limited irrigation. Future amenities (in conjunction with Meridian Arts
Commission) include art and signage for wayfinding and identity.
The Trailhub project is located on the westerly portion of an ACHD-owned parcel that fronts
Ten Mile Road, just south of the Five Mile Drain, across from the WWRRC. ACHD will retain
ownership of the property. The City will develop a portion of the site --approximately 1.3 acres.
(See Westerly Remainder/Warranty Deed.) The property east of the proposed Trailhub will
continue to function as an ACHD storm water facility. Provisions for infrequent cross-access to
that facility are part of the site plan.
The City has entered into a cost share with ACHD for the first phase of construction (concurrent
with the Ten Mile Road Widening project, now underway) and will develop Phase II of the
Trailhub under a separately bid contract as soon as roadway widening is complete. A license
agreement with ACHD will allow for development of Phase II and provide for the long-term
use and maintenance of the completed site by Meridian Parks and Recreation.
Please consult diagram immediately following this narrative for project phasing.
Phase I plans were completed by Civil Survey, ACHD’s contractor for the roadway project.
The civil base is the foundation of the Site/Landscape plan for Phase II, provided with this
submittal.
In addition to parking and pedestrian facilities, the ACHD Cost Share agreement includes
construction of a 14’ wide pedestrian crossing that shares the east side of the proposed
vehicular bridge where Ten Mile Rd crosses Five Mile Creek. This will connect users to the Five
Mile Pathway, Reta Huskey Park, and the park and pathway system at large.
Completed roadway plans also provide a signaled pedestrian crossing of Ten Mile Road at the
Trailhub location.
Thanks in advance for your review and consideration. Please let me know if you have any
questions.
Kim Warren
Pathways Project Manager/ City of Meridian
ext. #1553
SCCCIVILSURVEYCONSULTANTS, INCConsulting Engineers and Land SurveyorsMeridian, ID Phone: 888-4312TEN MILE ROAD