2020-11-24 ACHD
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Development Services Department
Project/File: Mile High Pines/ MPP20-0034/ H-2019-0099
This is an annexation with rezone, a conditional use permit and a preliminary plat
application to allow for the development of a 4-lot subdivision consisting of 3 building
lots and 1 common lot on 16.4 acres. The site is located at the southwest corner of
Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 3401 W. Pine Avenue &
775 N. Ten Mile Road
Staff Approval: November 24, 2020
Applicant: Kent Brown Planning Services
3161 E Springwood Drive
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Dawn Battles
Phone: 387-6218
E-mail: dbattles@achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting annexation with rezone of 6 acres from
RUT (Rural-Urban Transition) to C-C (Community Commercial) and 11.4 acres to R-15 (High
Density Residential), a conditional use permit and a preliminary plat application consisting of 3
building lots and 1 common lot to allow for the development of 135-multi-family units and over
23,000 square feet of professional office, retail and commercial on 16.4 acres.
The applicant’s proposal is consistent with the City of Meridian’s Comprehensive plan which
designates this site as mixed-use community.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North High Density Residential R-15
South General Commercial C-G
East Community Commercial C-C
West Rural-Urban Transition & Estate Residential (Ada County) R1 and RUT
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Transit: Transit services are available to serve this site, via routes 40 and 42.
5. Pathway Crossings: United States Access Board R304.5.1.2 Shared Use Paths. In shared use
paths, the width of curb ramps runs and blended transitions shall be equal to the width of the shared
use path.
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AASHTO's Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities 5.3.5 Other Intersection
Treatments: The opening of a shared use path at the roadway should be at least the same width
as the shared use path itself. If a curb ramp is provided, the ramp should be the full width of the
path, not including any flared sides if utilized. . . . Detectable warnings should be placed across the
full width of the ramp.
FHWA's "Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access" (1999) reflected common ADA-related
concepts: Chapter 6, Page 16-6: The width of the ramp should be at least as wide as the average
width of the trail to improve safety for users who will be traveling at various speeds. In addition, the
overall width of the trail should be increased, so the curb ramp can be slightly offset to the side.
The increased width reduces conflict at the intersection by providing more space for users at the
bottom of the ramp.
6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0 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 5-lanes from Franklin Road to Cherry
Lane between 2031 and 2035.
• The intersection of Cherry Lane and Ten Mile Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened
to 5-lanes on the north leg, 6-lanes on the south, 7-lanes east, and 6-lanes on the west leg
with the design year in 2025 and construction in the future.
9. Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan: ACHD’s Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan (BMP) was
adopted by the ACHD Commission in May of 2009 and was update in 2018. The plan seeks to
implement the Planned Bicycle Network to support bicycling as a viable transportation option for
Ada County residents with a wide range of ages and abilities, maintain bicycle routes in a state of
good repair in order to ensure they are consistently available for use, promote awareness of existing
bicycle routes and features and support encouragement programs and to facilitate coordination and
cooperation among local jurisdictions in implementing the Roadways to Bikeways Plan
recommendations.
The BMP identifies Ten Mile Road as a Level 2 facility and was constructed as part of the ACHD
Ten Mile Road project. The BMP also identifies level 1 facilities on the new collector roadway (Pine
Avenue abutting the site. The applicant will construct the new collector roadway consistent with the
MSM and the Roadways to Bikeways Master plan.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 4,113 vehicle trips per day; 410
vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
CR Engineering prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Mile High Pines Mixed Use
Development. An executive summary of the findings as presented by CR Engineering can be
found as Attachment 3. ACHD has 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. ACHD Staff comments on the submitted traffic impact study can be found below
under staff comments.
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Intersections and roadway segments analyzed in the TIS
a. Policy
Mitigation Proposals: Mitigation recommendations shall be provided within the report. At a
minimum, for each roadway segment and intersection that does not meet the minimum
acceptable level of service planning threshold or v/c ratio, the report must discuss feasible
measures to avoid or reduce the impact to the system. To be considered adequate, measures
should be specific and feasible. Mitigation may also include:
• Revision to the Phasing Plan to coincide with the District’s planning Capital Projects.
• Reducing the scope and/or scale of the project.
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.
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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 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 7206.4.1 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.
a. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The TIS notes that all study intersections and roadway
segments meet ACHD’s minimum operational thresholds for existing traffic conditions, 2025
background traffic and 2025 total traffic.
The TIS notes that turn-lanes are warranted for the existing traffic conditions at the following
intersection:
• Black Cat Road and Pine Avenue Road (Off-Site)—PM Peak Hour (3.3% total traffic)
▪ Northbound right-turn lane
▪ Southbound left-turn lane
The site generated traffic is 3.3% of the total traffic at the Black Cat Road/Pine Avenue
intersection. Therefore, no improvements are required consistent with District Level of Service
Planning Threshold policy that 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 for a roadway or intersection that currently exceeds minimum acceptable
level of service planning threshold or V/C ratio.
The TIS notes that Pine Avenue is planned to be constructed to extend across Ten Mile Creek
as part of the future development of the parcel located directly north of the site. The TIS notes
with the Pine Avenue connection, signal timing should be adjusted to accommodate the
increase in traffic patterns for the Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue intersection.
Site Access Evaluation
• Access onto Pine Avenue, a 30-foot wide driveway/private road proposed to be located
330-feet west of Ten Mile Road and in alignment with an access proposed to be
constructed as part of the Ten Mile Park Subdivision located on the north side of Pine
Avenue across from the site. The TIS states this driveway can operate acceptable as a
full access driveway and will provide access to the residential portion and the
commercial portion of the site. Although the location of the driveway does not meet
District policy which requires driveways on a collector roadway to be located a minimum
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of 440-feet from a signalized intersection; staff recommends approval of the proposed
driveway location, as it is proposed to align with the proposed access to the north and
can provide shared access to the residential and commercial portions of the
development preventing the need for additional driveways onto Pine Avenue.
• North Access onto Ten Mile Road, a 30-foot wide driveway proposed to be located 280-
feet south of Pine Avenue and in alignment with an existing commercial access on the
east side of Ten Mile Road across from the site. The applicant modified their site plan
and has eliminated this driveway.
• South Access onto Ten Mile Road, a 30-foot wide driveway proposed to be located 580-
feet south of Pine Avenue and in alignment with Treva Way on the east side of Ten Mile
Road across from the site. The TIS notes a dedicated southbound right turn lane is
required, this driveway can operate acceptable as a full access driveway and will provide
access to the commercial portion of the site. Although the location of the driveway does
not meet District policy which requires full movement driveways on a minor arterial
roadway to be located a minimum of 660-feet from the intersection; staff recommends
approval of the proposed driveway location, as it is proposed to align with Treva Drive
on the east side of Ten Mile Road across from the site and the need for this driveway
was demonstrated in the TIS to separate the residential and commercial traffic and
reduce the amount of site traffic at the Ten Mile Road/Pine Avenue intersection.
o The TIS notes that if restricted to right-in/right-out, westbound left-turning traffic
will likely shift to the Pine Avenue/Ten Mile Road intersection.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
* Acceptable level of service for a five-lane minor arterial is “E” (1,540 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is “D” (425 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 Ten Mile Road north of Franklin Road was 27,049 on
January 10, 2018.
• There are no current average daily traffic counts for Pine Avenue east of Black Cat Road.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Ten Mile Road/Pine Avenue Intersection
a. Existing Conditions: The Pine Avenue/Ten Mile Road intersection is signalized and fully built
out with 5 lanes on the north and south legs and 4-lanes on the east legs of the intersection.
The east leg of the intersection is improved two receiving lanes and dedicated left and right turn
lanes.
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak
Hour Level of
Service
Ten Mile Road 877-feet Minor Arterial 1,474 Better than “E”
Pine Avenue 885-feet Collector 182 Better than “D”
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Staff Comments/Recommendations: As part of this application, the applicant will be
constructing the portion of the Pine Avenue that intersects Ten Mile Road at the signalized
intersection, creating the west leg. The traffic impact study indicates that this leg of the
intersection will operate acceptable under total traffic conditions with 3-lanes, however, with the
development of the property to the north and west of the site and the extension of Pine Avenue
between Black Cat and Ten Mile Road, 4-lanes should be constructed at the intersection to
match the improvements on the east leg of the intersection across from the site.
The applicant has indicated that they have entered into an agreement with the owner/developer
of the property north of the site to construct Pine Avenue. The applicant should coordinate with
the owner/developer of the property to the north to fully construct Pine Avenue with 4-lanes at
the intersection (one westbound receiving lane, eastbound left turn lane an eastbound thru lane
and an eastbound right turn lane) with vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide sidewalk (5-foot wide
detached) as part of this project. The west leg of the intersection, if not fully constructed as part
of this project in coordination with the property owner to the north, the intersection will offset by
12 to 15-feet and will not function properly for the westbound receiving lane and eastbound
through movement. The applicant should be required to dedicate additional right-of-way at the
intersection to accommodate these improvements.
If the property owner/developer to the north chooses not to participate in the construction of the
intersection, then the applicant should be required to construct the west leg of the intersection;
Pine Avenue that intersects Ten Mile Road as ½ of a 3-lane street section (one westbound
receiving lane, eastbound left turn lane and an eastbound thru/right turn lane) with vertical curb,
gutter and 7-foot wide sidewalk (5-foot wide detached) abutting the site and a 3-foot wide gravel
shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff on the north side
of the roadway. The applicant should dedicate additional right-of-way at the intersection to
accommodate the improvements. Additionally, in order to align the west and east legs of the
intersection of Pine Avenue and Ten Mile Road, the applicant may be required to restripe the
east leg of Pine Avenue and modify the signal as a temporary improvement until Pine Avenue
can be constructed as with 4-lanes at the intersection. The applicant should be required to
coordinate with Development Review staff to provide a signage and striping plan for the
modification to the existing signal.
The applicant should be required to enter into a signal agreement with ACHD to modify the
existing signal. The signal agreement should include requirements that the west leg of the
intersection be designed and constructed as either a full 4-lane roadway with a 4 X 4: one
westbound receiving lane, one dedicated left turn lane, one eastbound thru lane and one
dedicated right turn lane on the west approach and the design on the east approach with one
eastbound receiving lane, one eastbound drop lane, one westbound thru/right turn lane and one
dedicated left turn lane or as half of a 3-lane roadway with a 3 X 4: one receiving lane, one
dedicated left turn lane, and one thru/right lane on the west approach and the design on the
east approach with one receiving lane, one dedicated right turn lane, one dedicated left turn
lane and one westbound through lane. The agreement should also include modifications to the
north, south, and east legs of the intersection necessary to accommodate the construction of
the west leg of the intersection. The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with the
design, hardware and installation of the signal modifications.
To ensure the Ten Mile Road/Pine Avenue intersection will be improved when warranted, the
following items must be in place prior to plans acceptance for the first final plat which
necessitates the improvements based on the findings of the traffic impact study:
• Signal Agreement
• Full design and approved plans for the intersection
2. Ten Mile Road
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a. Existing Conditions: Ten Mile Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and
7-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site. There is 96-feet of right-of-way for Ten Mile 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.
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.
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 Ten Mile Road is designated in the
MSM as a Residential Mobility 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 improvements to Ten Mile Road
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Ten Mile Road is fully improved; therefore, no
additional right-of-way or street improvements are required as part of this application.
The applicant should be required to repair or replace any damaged or deficient facilities along
Ten Mile Road abutting the site.
3. East/West Collector—Pine Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There are no mid-mile collector roadways within the site or abutting the
site.
There is an existing shared driveway/gravel road located at the site’s north property line. The
driveway intersects Ten Mile Road at the site’s east property line, abuts the entire site, and
extends 1,670-feet west.
b. Policy:
Collector Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all collector frontages adjacent to the site or internal to the development as required
below, regardless of whether access is taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collector
street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be considered
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for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master Street Map,
then standard street sections shall serve as the default.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard
right-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet, depending on the location
and width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-way width may
be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk is located within an easement; in which case
the District will require a minimum right-of-way width that extends 2-feet behind the back-of-
curb on each side.
The standard street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). This width typically
accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike
lanes.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section
for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District
will consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and taking
into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need for
bicycle lanes, and on-street parking.
Half Street Policy: District Policy 7206.2.2 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.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy 7206.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all collector 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.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, collector street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. A new collector roadway was identified on the MSM
with the street typology of Residential Collector. The new collector roadway should align with
Pine Avenue on the east side of Ten Mile Road and continue through the property stubbing to
the west. The Residential Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide
recommends a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes, a 36-foot street section within 54-feet of right-
of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct ½ of a 2-lane residential collector
roadway abutting the site.
The applicant is proposing to dedicate 25-feet of right-of-way for Pine Avenue abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. Outside of the influence area of the Pine Avenue/Ten Mile
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Road intersection the applicant should be required to construct the east/west collector roadway,
Pine Avenue, abutting the site’s north property line as 1/2 of a 36-foot wide collector street
section plus 12-additonal feet of pavement to total 30-feet, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide
detached or 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk on the south side of the roadway abutting
the site and a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway
storm runoff on the north side of the roadway. If street trees are desired, then an 8-foot wide
planter strip should be provided.
The applicant should be required to dedicate right-of-way to accommodate the improvements
that extends to 2-feet behind sidewalk, or for detached sidewalk, the applicant may reduce the
right-of-way to extend from the borrow ditch to 2-feet behind the back of curb on the south side
of the roadway and provide a permanent right-of-way easement that extends from the right-of-
way line to 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk.
4. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
Collector Offset Policy: District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new
signalized collector roadways intersecting minor arterials is one half-mile.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct Pine Avenue to intersect Ten
Mile Road one half-mile mile north of Franklin Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District policy and
should be approved as proposed.
5. Driveways
5.1 Ten Mile Road
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing residential driveway from the site onto Ten Mile
Road located 117-feet south of Ten Mile Road and two existing driveways from the site onto
Ten Mile Road located 290-feet and 580-feet south of Pine Avenue.
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 7205.4.6 states that direct access to minor 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 1a under District policy 7205.4.6, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved
by the District Commission.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.5 requires driveways located on minor
arterial roadways from a signalized intersection with a single left turn lane shall be located a
minimum of 330-feet from the nearest intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway and a
minimum of 660-feet from the intersection for a full-movement driveway.
District policy 7205.4.5 requires driveways located on minor arterial roadways from a signalized
intersection with a dual left turn lane shall be located a minimum of 330-feet from the nearest
intersection for a right-in/right-out only driveway and a minimum of 710-feet from the intersection
for a full-movement driveway.
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Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.6 Table 1a, requires driveways located on minor
arterial roadways with a speed limit of 35 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.
Turn Lanes Policy: District policy 7205.4.9 states that if right or left turn lanes are warranted
per a submitted Traffic Impact Study (See Section 7106), the storage and taper lengths shall
be designed in accordance with the minimum AASHTO and MUTCD standards. The storage
length shall be a minimum of 100-feet in length. The applicant will not be compensated by
ACHD for the dedication of additional right-of-way and pavement widening.
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 close the two existing driveways onto Ten
Mile Road located 117-feet and 290-feet south of Pine Avenue with fencing and landscaping.
The applicant is proposing to use the existing 30-foot wide curb return type driveway from the
site onto Ten Mile Road located 580-feet south of Pine Avenue and in alignment with Treva
Way on the east side of Ten Mile Road across from the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to close the two
existing driveways onto Ten Mile Road located 117-feet and 290-feet south of Pine Avenue with
vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide concrete sidewalk to match the existing improvements on
either side.
The applicant's proposal to use the existing 30-foot wide curb return type driveway from the site
onto Ten Mile Road located 580-feet south of Pine Avenue and in alignment with Treva Way on
the east side of Ten Mile Road across from the site does not meet District Driveway Location
policy which requires full movement driveways on minor arterial roadways to be located a
minimum of 660-feet from an intersection. Although the location of the driveway does not meet
District policy; staff recommends approval of the proposed driveway location, as it is proposed
to align with Treva Way on the east side of Ten Mile Road across from the site and the need for
this driveway was demonstrated in the TIS to separate the residential and commercial traffic
and reduce the amount of site traffic at the Ten Mile Road/Pine Avenue intersection.
The applicant should construct a dedicated southbound right-turn lane and provide a minimum
storage length of 100-feet in length on Ten Mile Road at the driveway located 580-feet south of
Pine Avenue and in alignment with Treva Way on the east side of Ten Mile Road across from
the site prior to signature of the first final plat, as recommended by the TIS. The applicant will
not be compensated by ACHD for the dedication of additional right-of-way and pavement
widening.
5.2 Private Roads/Driveways- Pine Avenue
a. Policy:
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Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies in Ada
County establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will
review the proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District
intersection policies and standards. The private road should have the following requirements:
• Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets,
• Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and
• If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable) shall be located a minimum of
50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
Access 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.
District Policy 7206.1 states that the primary function of a collector is to intercept traffic from the
local street system and carry that traffic to the nearest arterial. A secondary function is to service
adjacent property. Access will be limited or controlled. Collectors may also be designated at
bicycle and bus routes.
Driveway Location Policy (Signalized Intersection): District policy 7206.4.3 requires
driveways located on collector roadways near a signalized intersection to be located outside
the area of influence; OR a minimum of 440-feet from the signalized intersection for a full-access
driveway and a minimum of 220-feet from the signalized intersection for a right-in/right-out only
driveway. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline
of the driveway.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1, requires driveways located on
collector roadways with a speed limit of 25 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 100 VTD
to align or offset a minimum of 245-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7206.4.6 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,
7206.4.6, 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 7206.4.6.
b. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 30-foot wide driveway/private
road proposed to be located 330-feet west of Ten Mile Road and in alignment with the Ten Mile
Park Subdivision proposed access to the north.
c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District
Driveway Location which requires full access driveways on collector roadways to be located a
minimum of 440-feet from the signalized intersection. Although the location of the driveway
does not meet District policy; staff recommends approval of the proposed driveway location, as
the TIS demonstrated the driveway can operate acceptable as a full access driveway, is needed
provide access to the residential portion of the site and will align with the proposed access to
the north.
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If the City of Meridian approves the private roads, the applicant shall be required to pave the
private roadway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of
all public streets and install pavement tapers with 15-foot curb radii abutting the existing
roadway edge. If private roads are not approved by the City of Meridian, the applicant will be
required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat to provide public standard local streets in
these locations.
Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through
the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application,
will be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign
and reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership
and maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to
ACHD:
• Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
• Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
• Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Other Access
Ten Mile Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway and Pine Avenue is classified as a collector
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. Coordinate with the owner/developer of the property to the north to fully construct Pine Avenue with
4-lanes at the intersection (one westbound receiving lane, eastbound left turn lane an eastbound
thru lane and an eastbound right turn lane) with vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide sidewalk (5-
foot wide detached) as part of this project. Dedicate additional right-of-way at the intersection to
accommodate these improvements.
OR
Construct the west leg of the intersection; Pine Avenue that intersects Ten Mile Road as ½ of a 3-
lane street section (one westbound receiving lane, eastbound left turn lane and an eastbound
thru/right turn lane) with vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide sidewalk (5-foot wide detached)
abutting the site and a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the
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roadway storm runoff on the north side of the roadway. Dedicate additional right-of-way at the
intersection to accommodate the improvements. Restripe the east leg of Pine Avenue and modify
the signal as a temporary improvement until Pine Avenue can be constructed with 4-lanes at the
intersection. Coordinate with Development Review staff to provide a signage and striping plan for
the modification to the existing signal.
Enter into a signal agreement with ACHD to modify the existing signal. The signal agreement
should include requirements that the west leg of the intersection be designed and constructed as
either as a full 4-lane roadway with a 4 X 4: one westbound receiving lane, one dedicated left turn
lane, one eastbound thru lane and one dedicated right turn lane on the west approach and the
design on the east approach with one eastbound receiving lane, one eastbound drop lane, one
westbound thru/right turn lane and one dedicated left turn lane or as half of a 3-lane roadway with
a 3 X 4: one receiving lane, one dedicated left turn lane, and one thru/right lane on the west
approach and the design on the east approach with one receiving lane, one dedicated right turn
lane, one dedicated left turn lane and one westbound through lane. The agreement should also
include modifications to the north, south, and east legs of the intersection necessary to
accommodate the construction of the west leg of the intersection. The applicant is responsible for
all costs associated with the design, hardware and installation of the signal modifications.
To ensure the Ten Mile Road/Pine Avenue intersection will be improved when warranted, the
following items must be in place prior to plans acceptance for the first final plat which necessitates
the improvements based on the findings of the traffic impact study:
• Signal Agreement
• Full design and approved plans for the intersection
2. Repair or replace any damaged or deficient facilities along Ten Mile Road abutting the site.
3. Outside the influence area of the Pine Avenue/ Ten Mile Road intersection, construct the east/west
collector roadway (Pine Avenue) abutting the site’s north property line between the west property
line and Ten Mile Road as 1/2 of a 36-foot wide collector street section plus 12-additonal feet of
pavement to total 30-feet, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached or 7-foot wide attached
concrete sidewalk on the south side of the roadway abutting the site and a 3-foot wide gravel
shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff on the north side of
the roadway. Provide an 8-foot wide planter strip if street trees are desired.
4. Dedicate right-of-way for the east/west collector roadway (Pine Avenue) to accommodate the
improvements that extends to 2-feet behind sidewalk, or for detached sidewalk, the applicant may
reduce the right-of-way to extend from the borrow ditch to 2-feet behind the back of curb on the
south side of the roadway and provide a permanent right-of-way easement that extends from the
right-of-way line to 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk
5. Construct Pine Avenue to intersect Ten Mile Road one half-mile mile north of Franklin Road.
6. Close the two existing driveways onto Ten Mile Road located 117-feet and 290-feet south of Pine
Avenue with vertical curb, gutter and 7-foot wide concrete sidewalk to match the existing
improvements on either side.
7. Use the existing 30-foot wide curb return type driveway from the site onto Ten Mile Road located
580-feet south of Pine Avenue and in alignment with Treva Way on the east side of Ten Mile Road
across from the site.
8. Construct a dedicated southbound right-turn lane and provide a minimum storage length of 100-
feet in length on Ten Mile Road at the driveway located 580-feet south of Pine Avenue prior to
signature of the first final plat. Compensation will not be provided by ACHD for the dedication of
additional right-of-way and pavement widening.
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9. Install street name and stop signs for the private road/drive aisles. The signs may be ordered
though the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
10. Direct Lot access is prohibited to Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue and shall be noted on the final
plat.
11. 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.
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
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
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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. TIS Executive Summary
4. Utility Coordinating Council
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Appeal Guidelines
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SITE PLAN
Traffic Impact Study
Pine Street Apartments - Meridian, Idaho
March 2020 1
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The Pine Street Apartments development is located within two separate parcels in the southwest quadrant of the
Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue intersection in Meridian, Idaho, as shown in Figure 1.1. CR Engineering, Inc. has
been retained to prepare a traffic impact study (TIS) for the proposed development. The scope of this TIS was
determined through coordination with the Ada County Highway District (ACHD) with inputs from the Community
Planning of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS).
The TIS evaluates the potential traffic impacts resulting from background traffic growth , in-process developments
in the area, and the proposed development, and identifies improvements to mitigate the impacts if needed. Traffic
impacts were evaluated based on the proposed land uses and site access as shown in the preliminary site plan under
weekday AM and PM peak hours traffic conditions. In addition, the TIS also evaluated the traffic impacts with
different site access scenarios on Ten Mile Road. Table 1 summarizes the improvements needed to mitigate the
traffic impacts for the following analysis years traffic conditions:
2019 Existing traffic
2025 Build-out year background traffic
2025 Build-out year total traffic
1.0 Proposed Development
1.1 Pine Street Apartments development consists of two separate parcels with different ownerships, and is
estimated to include the following land uses:
Residential parcel – 145 multifamily dwelling units
Commercial parcel
• 6,000 square feet of general office
• 9,000 square feet of retail
• A 3,500-square foot drive-in bank
• A 3,000-square foot fast food restaurant with a drive-through window
1.2 The expected build-out year is 2025 but may change depending on the market conditions.
1.3 Based on the procedures outlined in the Trip Generation Handbook, 3rd Edition and the Trip Generation
Manual, 10th Edition, both published by the Institute of Transportation Engineers (ITE), the proposed
development is estimated to generate approximately 4,113 trips per weekday with 410 trips during the AM
peak hour and 351 trips during the PM peak hour.
Based on the proposed land use and ITE methodologies, the development is expected to retain 19% of
the AM peak hour trips and 45% of the PM peak hour trips within the site.
Based on the proposed land use and ITE methodologies, the development is expected to generate 56
pass-by trips in the AM peak hour and 58 pass-by trips in the PM peak hour.
All trips generated by the proposed development were assumed to be made by personal or commercial
vehicles.
1.4 The estimated site traffic distribution patterns are:
35% north of the site
5% west of the site
20% east of the site
40% south of the site
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Table 1 – Intersection Improvements Summary
Intersection 2019 Existing
2025 Build-Out Year
Background Total
Black Cat Road
and
Pine Avenue
Northbound right-turn &
southbound left-turn lanes
None beyond prior
improvements
None beyond prior
improvements
Ten Mile Road
and
Pine Avenue
None Signal timing adjustments None beyond prior
improvements
West Access
and
Pine Avenue
n/a n/a None
North Access
and
Ten Mile Road
n/a n/a Southbound
right-turn lane
South Access
and
Ten Mile Road
n/a n/a Southbound
right-turn lane
2.0 Proposed Access
2.1 Pine Street Apartments is planning to extend and improve one-half of Pine Avenue along the site frontage
for site access. One full access driveway is proposed on the Pine Avenue extension. In addition, Pine Street
Apartments is proposing two access driveways on Ten Mile Road to serve commercial uses.
West access on Pine Avenue
• Located approximately 330 feet west of Ten Mile Road aligned with the Ten Pine Park Subdivision
proposed access to the north
• Does not meet ACHD’s full access spacing requirements on a collector street near a signal ized
intersection
o The site design engineer confirmed this access location with ACHD during the site design
process
• Is not expected to require turn lanes based on ACHD’s turn-lane guidelines
• Expected to meet ACHD’s minimum operational thresholds with 2025 total traffic
North access on Ten Mile Road
• Located at the existing approach 280 feet south of Pine Avenue and is restricted to right-in and right-
out (RIRO) movements only
o There are existing barriers in the median restricting the movements to RIRO only
• The access is proposed to serve commercial uses and aligns with the existing commercial access
across Ten Mile Road, but does not meet ACHD’s driveway spacing requirements on a minor arterial
• Having additional access on Ten Mile Road would reduce site traffic at the Ten Mile Road and Pine
Avenue intersection and improve the intersection operations
• During the TIS scoping process, ACHD staff expressed support for an access on Ten Mile Road
• Is expected to require a southbound right-turn lane based on ACHD’s turn-lane guidelines
• Expected to meet ACHD’s minimum operational thresholds with 2025 total traffic
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South access on Ten Mile Road
• Located at the existing approach 580 feet south of Pine Avenue aligned with Treva Way to the east
• The access is proposed to serve commercial uses and aligns with Treva Way across Ten Mile Road,
but does not meet ACHD’s driveway spacing requirements on a minor arterial near a signalized
intersection
• Having additional access on Ten Mile Road would reduce site traffic at the Ten Mile Road and Pine
Avenue intersection and improve the intersection operations
• During the TIS scoping process, ACHD staff expressed support for an access on Ten Mile Road
• Is expected to require a southbound right-turn lane based on ACHD’s turn-lane guidelines
• Expected to meet ACHD’s minimum operational thresholds with 2025 total traffic
2.2 The proposed access locations on Ten Mile Road are designed to serve commercial uses and align with the
existing approaches. In addition to the proposed accesses as shown in the preliminary site plan, several Ten
Mile Road access scenarios were also evaluated and the findings are:
None of the driveways will exceed 5,000 vehicles for all site access scenarios since the development is
expected to generate less than 4,100 vehicles per day
None of the driveways are expected to exceed a v/c ratio of 1.00 during the peak hours with 2025 total
traffic
All the driveways are expected to meet minimum operational thresholds with 2025 total traffic
Having additional access on Ten Mile Road would reduce site traffic at the Ten Mile Road and Pine
Avenue intersection and improve the intersection operations
2.3 The Pine Street Apartments development consists of two separate parcels and ownerships. The commercial
parcel was included in the TIS with the expected land uses to evaluate the total traffic impacts. If the
commercial parcel is developed differently from the assumptions made in this TIS, an updated TIS should
be conducted and reevaluate the access needs.
3.0 Improvements Needed to Mitigate 2019 Existing Traffic
3.1 With 2019 existing traffic, all study area roadway segments currently meet ACHD’s level of service planning
threshold with the existing lane configuration. As a result, no roadway capacity improvements are needed to
mitigate existing traffic conditions.
3.2 With 2019 existing traffic, all study area intersections currently meet ACHD’s minimum operational
thresholds analyzed with the existing intersection control and lane configurations. No intersection control or
capacity improvements are needed to mitigate existing traffic conditions. However, one study area
intersection requires turn lanes based on ACHD’s turn-lane guidelines. The intersection and required turn
lanes are:
Black Cat Road and Pine Avenue intersection
• Northbound right-turn lane
• Southbound left-turn lane
4.0 Improvements Needed to Mitigate 2025 Background Traffic
4.1. 2025 traffic growth was estimated by extrapolating the 2019 existing traffic with a 2% annual growth rate
on Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue, and a 5% annual growth rate on Black Cat Road. These growth rates
are based on COMPASS forecasts.
4.2. In addition to the traffic growth, one in-process development located adjacent to the site was included in the
background traffic – Ten Pine Park Subdivision.
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4.3. The Ten Pine Park Subdivision is planning to construct the bridge over Tenmile Creek and extend and
improve one-half of Pine Avenue between Black Cat Road and Ten Mile Road with the first phase of the
development.
According to ACHD’s Master Street Map (MSM), Pine Avenue is planned to be connected between
Black Cat Road and Ten Mile Road as a residential collector street
4.4. 2025 background traffic included general traffic growth, off-site traffic generated by the in-process
development, and traffic shifted from the adjacent roadways with the Pine Avenue connected between Black
Cat Road and Ten Mile Road.
4.5. With 2025 background traffic, the study area roadway segments of Pine Avenue between Black Cat Road
Ten Mile Road are expected to meet ACHD’s level of service planning threshold as a two-lane collector
street.
4.6. With 2025 background traffic, all study area intersections are expected to meet minimum operational
thresholds analyzed with the existing intersection control and lane configurations or with the turn lane
improvements needed with existing traffic and off-site improvements constructed with the Ten Pine Park
Subdivision. As a result, no additional improvements are needed to mitigate 2025 background traffic
operations.
With the Pine Avenue connection, it is anticipated that ACHD will monitor and adjust the signal timing
to accommodate the increase in traffic volumes and changes in traffic patterns at the Ten Mile Road and
Pine Avenue intersection
5.0 Improvements Needed to Mitigate 2025 Build-Out Year Total Traffic
5.1 With 2025 total traffic, the study area roadway segments of Pine Avenue between Black Cat Road and Ten
Mile Road are expected to continue to meet ACHD’s level of service planning threshold as a two-lane
collector street. As a result, no additional roadway capacity improvements are needed to mitigate 2025 total
traffic. The estimated site traffic on Pine Avenue as a percentage of the 2025 total traffic are:
East of Black Cat Road – 25.8% in the AM peak hour and 12.6% in the PM peak hour
West of Ten Mile Road – 22.4% in the AM peak hour and 14.0% in the PM peak hour
5.2 With 2025 total traffic, all study area intersections are expected to meet minimum operational thresholds
analyzed with the existing intersection control and lane configuration, or with the improvements needed to
mitigate existing and 2025 background traffic. Additionally, the Black Cat Road and Pine Avenue
intersection is not expected to require additional turn lanes beyond those needed under existing operations.
As a result, no additional improvements are needed to mitigate 2025 total traffic operations. The estimated
site traffic as a percentage of the 2025 total traffic are:
Black Cat Road and Pine Avenue intersection – 9.5% in the AM peak hour and 3.3% in the PM peak
hour
Ten Mile Road and Pine Avenue intersection – 4.7% in the AM peak hour and 2.0% in the PM peak
hour
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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 u tility 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.