2020-12-17 ACHD Further Comments on access
Charlene Way
From:Alan Tiefenbach
Sent:Thursday, December 17, 2020 12:59 PM
To:Adrienne Weatherly; Charlene Way; Chris Johnson
Subject:Cache Creek Subdivision AZ, PP H-2020-0105
ACHD further comments
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: Brenna Garro <BGarro@achdidaho.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 11:53 AM
To: Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Cache Creek Subdivision AZ, PP H-2020-0105
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Hi Alan,
Thank you for the heads up! In case you get questions about this and want more information, here is the reasoning for us not allowing access onto Locust Grove
or Victory.
Per our Local Street Intersection Spacing on Principal Arterials policy, access onto Locust Grove or Victory would not be feasible. Our policy states:
Local Street Intersection Spacing on Principal Arterials: District policy 7205.4.3 states that new local streets should not typically intersect arterials. Local streets
should typically intersect collectors. If it is necessary, as determined by ACHD, for a local street to intersect an arterial, the minimum allowable offset shall be
1,320-feet as measured from all other existing roadways as identified in Table 1b (7205.4.7).
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The frontage of the Cache Creek Development is approximately 593-feet on Victory Road and 654-feet on Locust Grove Road. There is no space for this
subdivision to meet our District policy due to the limited site frontage.
The only reason we would allow a modification of policy for this subdivision would be if the local roads could not handle the extra trip generation that the new
development would create. This development is estimated to create 387 additional vehicle trips per day. Local roads are constructed to handle the capacity of
2,000 vehicle trips per day. If the HOA can prove that the vehicle trips would exceed 2,000 then we could have a conversation about potential access onto
Victory or Locust Grove. But they would not find that the vehicle trips would exceed 2,000.
Cheers,
Brenna Garro
Planner, Development Services
Ada County Highway District
Phone: (208) 387-6346
bgarro@achdidaho.org
From: Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:30 AM
To: Mindy Wallace <Mwallace@achdidaho.org>; Christy Little <Clittle@achdidaho.org>
Cc: Brenna Garro <BGarro@achdidaho.org>
Subject: RE: Cache Creek Subdivision AZ, PP H-2020-0105
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My bad. I just realized the ACHD planner on the original email was different than the one on the staff report (attached).
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: Mindy Wallace <Mwallace@achdidaho.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 9:28 AM
To: Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org>; Christy Little <Clittle@achdidaho.org>
Cc: Brenna Garro <BGarro@achdidaho.org>
Subject: RE: Cache Creek Subdivision AZ, PP H-2020-0105
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Alan,
Thank you for the information. In the future please communicate this type of situation with the staff planner. In this case it would be Brenna Garro.
Mindy
Mindy Wallace, AICP
Planning Review Supervisor
Ada County Highway District
208-387-6178
ACHD Development Services is open for business at our new location at 1301 N. Orchard Street, Suite 200 in the CSC building. Parking
and building entrance are located on west side of building.
From: Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 8:06 AM
To: Christy Little <Clittle@achdidaho.org>
Cc: Mindy Wallace <Mwallace@achdidaho.org>
Subject: FW: Cache Creek Subdivision AZ, PP H-2020-0105
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Hi Christy,
It looks like you’ve been working with Matt Schultz on the Cache Creek Subdivision.
Heads up that the Planning Commission meeting is tonight, and I have numerous neighbors from the Cabella Creek Subdivision to the west that are asking for a
connection to S. Locust Grove and not through their neighborhood. Just wanted to let you know this will probably be coming your way.
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
From: Charlene Way
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:41 AM
To: Steve Thiessen, Silvercreek Realty Group <steve@realestatekuna.com>; City Clerk <CityClerk@meridiancity.org>
Cc: Alan Tiefenbach <atiefenbach@meridiancity.org>
Subject: RE: Cache Creek Subdivision AZ, PP H-2020-0105
Mr. Thiessen:
Thank you for your comments. They are made available in the Public Comment Section of the Project Folder for viewing. If you navigate
to the Agency Comments section in the Project Folder, you will be able to read what ACHD has said in their staff reports. I have copied
the Planner assigned to this project, Alan Tiefenbach, who may be able to provide you with additional information.
Below, please find the Link to the Project Application.
For the most up-to-date information regarding public meetings, visit meridiancity.org/meetings or call the City Clerk’s office
at 208-888-4433 prior to visiting City Hall.
Hearing Date and Time: December 17th, 2020 6:00pm
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Application: Cache Creek Subdivision H-2020-0105
Applicant: Matt Schultz, Schultz Development
Project Location: NW Corner of E. Victory Rd. and S. Locust Grove Rd.
Link to Application: https://bit.ly/H-2020-0105
Project Request:
Annexation and Zoning of 15.18 acres of land from RUT in Ada County to the R-4 zoning district.
Preliminary Plat consisting of 41 building lots and 4 common lots on 13.99 acres of land in the proposed R-4 zoning district.
How to Provide Comments: https://bit.ly/POSTCARDCOMMENTS
All Public Hearing Notices: https://meridiancity.org/phnotices/
Contact the Community Development Department at 208-884-5533 for more information.
Have a wonderful day,
City Hall services are currently available by appointment only. Please call our office for further assistance.
Charlene Way | Assistant City Clerk
City of Meridian | City Clerk’s Office
33 E. Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho 83642
Phone: | 208-489-0394 FAX: 208-888-4218
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From: Steve Thiessen, Silvercreek Realty Group <steve@realestatekuna.com>
Sent: Thursday, December 17, 2020 7:10 AM
To: City Clerk <CityClerk@meridiancity.org>
Subject: Cache Creek Subdivision AZ, PP H-2020-0105
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Dear City of Meridian,
My name is Steve Thiessen. I am the President of the Cabella Creek HomeOwners Association. Some of our members have brought concerns of increased traffic
on Bailey Ave. and Loggers Pass St. due to the proposed Cache Creek Subdivision. Would ACHD allow access to Locust Grove to help alleviate some of these
concerns? E Sagemore Dr. accesses Locust Grove to the East. Would a connection at that point be feasible? We are already seeing increased traffic through our
subdivision as the intersection at Locust Grove and Victory backs up. Thank you for your consideration.
Thank you,
Steve Thiessen
Steve Thiessen - Associate Broker, Realtor®
Silvercreek Realty Group
1099 S. Wells St, #200, Meridian, Idaho 83642
C: 208-598-5032 | F: 208-401-0881 | steve@realestatemeridian.com
realestatemeridian.com
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