2020-12-29 ACHD Final Staff Report Development Services Department
CHD
Project/File: Vicenza North Subdivision/ MPP20-0028/ H-2020-0018
This is a rezone application to rezone 41.58 acres to R-8, 3.67 acres to C-C, 1.55
acres to L-O and 16.76 acres to C-G for a total 63.56 acres, and a preliminary plat to
develop 169 single family lots, 6 commercial lots and 8 common lots on 56.99 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: Northwest of Ten Mile Road and McMillan Road intersection, Parcel Number
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Staff Approval: December 9, 2020
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A. Findings of Fact awTi
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of a rezone application to
rezone 41.58 acres to R-8, 3.67 acres to C-C, 1.56 acres to L-O and 16.76 acres to C-G to total
63.56 acres, and a preliminary plat to develop 169 single family lots, 6 commercial lots and 8
common lots on 56.99 acres of land. This application also includes a modification to an existing
development with the City of Meridian for the purpose of removing 76.58 acres of land from the
boundaries of the agreement. The applicant has proposed to develop the commercial lots in the
future.
The city of Meridian's Future Lane Use Map designates this area as Mixed Use Community.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Medium Density Residential R-8
South Medium-High Density Residential/General Retail/Service Commercial R-15/C-G
East Medium Density Residential R-8
West Medium-Low Density Residential R-4
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
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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.
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 1.66 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):
• McMillan Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3-lanes from Ten Mile Road to Black Cat
Road between 2031 and 2035.
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 Roads as Level 2 facilities that will be constructed as part of a
future ACHD project.
• The BMP also identifies level 1 facilities on the new collector roadways within the site. The
applicant will construct the new collectors 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 1,595 additional vehicle trips per day;
167 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour for the single-family residential portion of
the development, based on the traffic impact study.
The following table includes trip generation rates for anticipated land uses for the commercial
and office portion of the development, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip
Generation Manual, 10t" edition.
Unit of Average Daily PM Peak
Land Use Measurement Trips Hour Trip
Generation
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General Office Per 1,000 square 9.74 1.15
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High-Turnover (Sit-Down) Per 1,000 Square 112.18 9.77
Restaurant feet
Fast Casual Restaurant Per 1,000 square 315.17 14.13
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Bread/Donut/Bagel Shop w/o Per 1,000 square N/A 28
Drive-thru feet
Coffee/Donut Shop w/o Drive- Per 1,000 square N/A 36.31
thru feet
2. Traffic Impact Study
WHPacific, an NV5 Company (WHPacific) prepared a traffic impact study (TIS) for the proposed
Vincenzo North Subdivision to assess the access conditions for the development. An executive
summary of the findings as presented by WHPacific can be found as Attachment 3. The
executive summary is not the opinion of ACHD staff. ACHD has reviewed the submitted traffic
impact analysis 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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Access Points Included in the Traffic Impact Study
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:
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• 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.
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.
Turn Lane Analysis: District Policy 7106.4.4 state that dedicated left and right-turn lanes are
to be provided in situations where traffic volumes and speeds are relatively high and turning
conflicts are likely to develop at public road intersections and driveways. Auxiliary lanes are
used to decrease conflicts and improve traffic flow.
Turn lane storage and tapers shall be based on the projected volume at the proposed site
access (public road or driveway) and shall be calculated based on AASHTO standards. Right
turn lanes are typically 100-feet in length and left turn lanes are typically a minimum of 300-feet
in length (exclusive of taper lengths). See Figures 1 thru 7 to determine when left and/or right
turn lanes may be required.
Turn Lanes: 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.
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b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study
(TIS) and generally agrees with the findings and recommendations. The TIS indicates that all
access points meet ACHD's Acceptable Level of Service Planning Thresholds. The TIS
recommends that a westbound right-turn lane be constructed on McMillan Road at San Vito
Way and Vicenza Way with this development. The applicant should be required to construct
these turn lanes consistent with the TIS recommendations prior to ACHD's final approval of
the first final plat.
Staff recommends that the southbound approach of San Vito Way at the intersection with
McMillan Road be striped to include a right-turn lane and left-turn/through lane consistent with
the analysis in the TIS.
The applicant has proposed to construct the residential portion of this development as the first
phase and complete the commercial portion of this development in the future. The TIS did not
include the trips generated by the commercial portion of this development in the analysis of the
access points. Prior to the submittal of the first application for the commercial development, the
applicant should submit an updated TIS for review that assesses the impacts of the trips
generated by the commercial portion of this development, in addition to the single family, on the
access points studied in the TIS. Specifically, the TIS should assess if right turn lanes are
warranted on Ten Mile Road at Gondola Street, as well as assessing the level of service of the
McMillan Road/San Vito Way, Ten Mile Road/Gondola Street and McMillan Road/Vincenza
Way intersections with the existing configuration and the addition of the westbound dedicated
right-turn lanes at both intersections.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
Functional PM Peak PM Peak Existing
Roadway Frontage Classification Hour Hour Level Plus
Traffic Count of Service Project
Ten Mile Road 1,510-feet Minor Arterial 609 "F" "F"
McMillan Road 0-feet Minor Arterial 335 Better than Better than
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San Vito Way 0-feet Collector N/A N/A N/A
Vicenza Way 0-feet Collector N/A N/A N/A
• Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is "E" (575 VPH).
• Acceptable level of service for a three-lane minor arterial is "E" (720 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 south of Chinden Boulevard was 13,131 on
05/31/2018.
• The average daily traffic count for McMillan Road west of Ten Mile Road 4,905 on 01/31/2018.
• ACHD does not have traffic counts for San Vito Way or Vincenza Way.
C. Findings for Consideration
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1. McMillan Road/San Vito Way and McMillan Road/Vincenza Way
Intersections
The McMillan Road/San Vito Way and McMillan Road/Vincenza Way intersection are located off-
site and are currently stop controlled intersections with 3-lanes on McMillan Road, 3-lanes on
Vincenza Way, and 2-lanes on San Vito Way. The TIS recommends constructing dedicated
westbound right-turn lanes on McMillan Road at San Vito Way and Vincenza Way. The applicant
should be required to construct these turn lanes consistent with the TIS recommendations prior to
ACHD's final approval of the first final plat. Staff also recommends that the southbound approach
of San Vito Road at the intersection McMillan Road intersection be striped to include a right-turn
lane and left-turn/through lane with the finding of the TIS.
2. Updated TIS and Phasing
The applicant has proposed to construct the residential portion of this development as the first
phase and complete the commercial portion in the future. The TIS did not include the trips
generated by the commercial portion of this development in the analysis of the access points. Prior
to the submittal of the first application for the commercial development, the applicant should submit
an updated TIS for review that assesses the impacts of the trips generated by the commercial
portion of this development, in addition to the single family, on the access points studied in the TIS.
Specifically, the TIS should assess if turn lanes are warranted on Ten Mile Road at Gondola Street,
as well as assessing the level of service of the McMillan Road/San Vito Way and McMillan
Road/Vincenza Way intersections with the existing configuration and the addition of westbound
dedicated right-turn lanes at both intersections.
3. City of Meridian Pathways Master Plan
There is a pathway shown in the City of Meridian's Pathways Master Plan that extends through the
site along the collector roadways shown on the Master Street Map from San Vito Way to Ten Mile
Road. The pathway is specified to be a 10-foot wide concrete or asphalt pathway. The pathway is
designed to accommodate two-way bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
4. Ten Mile Road
a. Existing Conditions: Ten Mile Road is improved with 5-lanes and curb, gutter and 5-foot wide
detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 85-feet to 125-feet of right-of-way for
Ten Mile Road (48-feet to 54-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.
Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide
compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along
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arterials listed as impact fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available
impact fee revenue in the Impact Fee Service Area.
No compensation will be provided for right-of-way on an arterial that is not listed as impact fee
eligible in the Capital Improvements Plan.
The District may acquire additional right-of-way beyond the site-related needs to preserve a
corridor for future capacity improvements, as provided in Section 7300.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all arterial 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.
Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall widen
the pavement to a minimum of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder
adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter and additional pavement widening may be required
(See Section 7205.5.5).
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 bike lanes, a 75-foot street section
within 100-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to dedicate additional right-of-way to total 48-
feet from the centerline of Ten Mile Road abutting the site and construct a 5-foot wide detached
concrete sidewalk on Ten Mile Road abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Ten Mile Road is already improved with 5-lanes, curb,
gutter and sidewalk within 85-feet to 125-feet of right-of-way consistent with the MSM.
Therefore, staff recommends no further improvements or additional right-of-way dedication be
required on Ten Mile Road abutting this site with this development application.
Right-turn lanes may be required to be constructed on Ten Mile Road at Gondola Street based
on the findings of the updated TIS. Compensation will not be provided for additional pavement
widening.
5. San Vito Way, Gondola Street and Vincenza Way
a. Existing Conditions: There are no collector roadways within the site. There is an existing 2-
lane collector roadway, San Vito Way, and a 3-lane collector roadway, Vicenza Way, that stub
to the site's south property line.
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.
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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
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.
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.
Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7206.5.14 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.
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• Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall
slope away from the curb to prevent ponding.
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. Three new collector roadways within the site were
identified on the MSM with the street typology of Residential Collector. The 2 existing collector
roadways that stub to the site's south property line, San Vito Way and Vincenza Way, should
continue into the site to intersect each other. The new collector roadway should continue from
this intersection through the site to intersect Ten Mile Road and align with Malta Drive on the
east side of Ten Mile Road. The Residential Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street
Design Guide recommends a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes, and on street parking, a 36-foot
street section within 50-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to extend Vincenza Way and San Vito Way
into the site to intersect each other and the new collector roadway, Gondola Street. The
applicant has proposed to continue San Vito Way as Gondola Way from this intersection
through the site to intersect Ten Mile Road and align centerline to centerline with Malta Drive
on the east side of Ten Mile Road.
The applicant has proposed to construct Vincenza Way south of Gondola Way/San Vito Way
as a 46-foot wide collector roadway with vertical curb, gutter and a 10-foot wide planter strip
within 62-feet of right-of-way and detached 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalks located
outside of the right-of-way to match the existing street section for Vincenza Way that stubs to
the site's south property line.
The applicant has proposed to construct San Vito Way/Gondola Street as 36-foot wide collector
street sections with vertical curb, gutter, and a 10-foot wide planter strip within 54-feet of right-
of-way and a detached 10-foot wide asphalt pathway on the north side of the roadway and 5-
foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on the south side outside of the right-of-way.
The applicant has proposed to construct the entrance of Gondola Street at Ten Mile Road as a
60-foot wide street section with a 29-foot wide eastbound lane to include a left-turn/through lane
and a right-turn lane, a 21-foot wide westbound lane with a 12-foot wide landscaped island,
vertical curb, gutter and a 10-foot wide planter strip within 80-feet of right-of-way and a 10-foot
wide detached asphalt pathway on the north side of the roadway and 5-foot wide detached
concrete sidewalk on the south side located outside of the right-of-way.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
the MSM and should be approved, as proposed. The applicant's proposal to construct a 10-
foot wide pathway is consistent with the City of Meridian's Pathways Master Plan, however,
the applicant's proposal to construct it as an asphalt pathway would not be an adequate
substitution for a sidewalk. In order to satisfy the requirement for a sidewalk, the 10-foot wide
multi-use pathway should be required to be constructed as a concrete pathway. If the pathway
is not constructed, at a minimum, the applicant should be required to construct a 5-foot wide
detached or 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk. For detached sidewalk located outside of
the right-of-way, the applicant may reduce the right-of-way width to 2-feet behind the back of
curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement extending from the right-of-way line to 2-
feet behind the back of sidewalk.
The center landscape island should be platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD. The
applicant or homeowner's association should enter into a license agreement with ACHD for
any landscaping proposed to be located within the island.
6. Internal Local Roadways
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a. Existing Conditions: There are no local roadways within the site. There are two local
roadways, Fairborn Avenue and San Vito Avenue, that stub to the site's north property line.
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.
For the City of Kuna and City of Star: Unless otherwise approved by Kuna or Star, the standard
street section shall be 36-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
50-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.
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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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to extend Fairborn Avenue and San Vito
Avenue into the site. The applicant has proposed to construct the internal local roadways as
36-foot wide street sections with brick pavers, curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete
sidewalk within 50-feet of right-of-way.
The applicant has proposed to construct 1 cul-de-sac.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to extend Fairborn Avenue
and San Vito Avenue into the site, and construct 1 cul-de-sac meet District Policy and should
be approved, as proposed. The applicant should construct the cul-de-sac with a minimum
turning radius of 45-feet.
The applicant's proposal to construct the internal local roadways as 36-foot wide street sections
does not meet the District's Standard Urban Local Streets Policy and should not be approved,
as proposed. The applicant should be required to construct the internal local roadways as 33-
foot wide street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within a minimum
of 47-feet of right-of-way. If street trees are desired, an 8-foot wide planter strip is required. The
applicants proposed to construct the local roadways with brick pavers is acceptable and meets
District Policy.
7. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
Collector Offset Policy: District policy 7205.4.6 states that the optimum spacing for new
unsignalized collector roadways intersecting minor arterials is 1,320-feet.
District policy 7206.4.5, states that the preferred spacing for a new local street intersecting a
collector roadway to align or offset a minimum of 330-feet from any other street (measured
centerline to centerline).
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct Gondola Street to intersect
Ten Mile Road to align with Malta Drive 1,565-feet north of Milano Drive.
The applicant has proposed to construct Vincenza Way, a collector roadway, to intersect
Gondola Street/San Vito Way, a collector roadway, approximately 640-feet east of Gondola
Drive.
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The applicant has proposed to construct Ravina Street, a local roadway, to intersect Gondola
Street, a collector roadway, approximately 620-feet to the west and south of the intersection of
Ten Mile Road/Gondola Street.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
8. Driveways
8.1 Gondola Street, San Vito Way and Vincenza Way
a. Existing Conditions: There are no collector roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
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 (Stop Controlled Intersection): District policy 7206.4.4 requires
driveways located on collector roadways near a STOP controlled intersection to be located
outside of the area of influence; OR a minimum of 150-feet from the intersection, whichever is
greater. 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.
Private Road/Drives 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.
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c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct a 30-foot wide paved driveway
from the commercial office lot onto Gondola Street located approximately 300-feet east of Ten
Mile Road.
The applicant has proposed to construct a 28-foot wide paved private drive onto San Vito Way
that will align with Gondola Drive.
The applicant has proposed to construct a 28-foot wide paved private drive onto Vicenza Way
located 180-feet south of San Vito Way.
The applicant has also proposed several conceptual driveways onto San Vito Way and Gondola
Street to provide access to the commercial development, but has indicated that the driveways
locations have not been finalized. These driveways will be reviewed in accordance with the
District Policy listed above with the future development application(s).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to construct the private
drive and driveway approaches onto Vicenza Way, San Vito Way and Gondola Street as curb
return type driveways.
If the City of Meridian approves the private drives, 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/drives. 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.
9. Traffic Calming
a. Speed Control and Traffic Calming Policy (Local): District policy 7207.3.7 states that the
design of local street systems should discourage excessive speeds by using passive design
elements. If the design or layout of a development is anticipated to necessitate future traffic
calming implementation by the District, then the District will require changes to the layout and/or
the addition of passive design elements such as horizontal curves, bulb-outs, chokers, etc. The
District will also consider texture changes to the roadway surface (i.e. stamped concrete) as a
passive design element. These alternative methods may require maintenance and/or license
agreement.
b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: There are several long sections of local roadways
proposed within the development, which are greater than 750-feet in length and will need to be
redesigned to reduce the length of the roadways or to include the use of passive design
elements. The following roadways should be redesigned:
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• Anatole Street
• Ravina Street
• Maggio Street
• Philomena Street
Stop signs, speed humps/bumps and valley gutter will not be accepted as traffic calming.
The applicant should be required to submit a revised preliminary plat showing the redesigned
roadways for review and approval prior to ACHD's signature on the first final plat.
10. McMullen Lateral Crossing
The District will require that the applicant submit the plans for the crossing of the McMullen Lateral
for review and approval prior to the pre-construction meeting and final plat approval. Note: all plan
submittals for bridges or pipe crossings of irrigation facilities should be submitted to ACHD for
review no later than December 151 for construction in the following year prior to irrigation season.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Other Access
Ten Mile Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway, San Vito Way, Gondola Street and Vicenza
Way are classified as collector roadways. 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.
Access for the commercial lots on the east and south side of Gondola Street will be evaluated with
the future development application(s) for those sites.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Prior to the submittal of the first application for the commercial development, the applicant should
submit an updated TIS for review that assesses the impacts of the trips generated by the
commercial portion of this development, in addition to the single family, on the access points studied
in the TIS. Specifically, the TIS should assess if turn lanes are warranted on Ten Mile Road at
Gondola Street, as well as assessing the level of service of the McMillan Road/San Vito Way and
McMillan Road/Vincenza Way intersections with the existing configuration and the addition of the
westbound dedicated right-turn lanes at each intersection.
2. Prior to ACHD's signature on the first final plat, submit a revised preliminary plat showing the
redesigned roadways for review and approval:
• Anatole Street
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• Ravina Street
• Maggio Street
• Philomena Street
Stop signs, speed humps/bumps and valley gutter will not be accepted as traffic calming
3. Construct the dedicated westbound right-turn lanes on McMillan Road at San Vito Way and
Vincenza Way prior to ACHD's final approval of the first final plat.
4. Stripe the southbound approach of the San Vito Way and McMillan Road intersection to include a
right-turn lane and left-turn/through lane.
5. Construct Gondola Street to intersect Ten Mile Road to align centerline to centerline with Malta
Drive 1,565-feet north of Milano Drive, as proposed.
6. Construct the entrance of Gondola Street at Ten Mile Road as a 60-foot wide street section with a
29-foot wide eastbound lane to include a left-turn/through lane and a right-turn lane, a 21-foot wide
westbound lane with a 12-foot wide landscaped island, vertical curb, gutter, a 10-foot wide planter
strip, a minimum 5-foot wide detached or 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 80-feet of
right-of-way, as proposed. The center landscape island should be platted as right-of-way owned by
ACHD. The applicant or homeowner's association should enter into a license agreement with
ACHD for any landscaping proposed to be located within the island.
7. Extend San Vito Way into the site, as proposed.
8. Extend Vincenza Way into to the site to intersect San Vito Way/Gondola Street approximately 640-
feet east of Gondola Drive, as proposed.
9. Construct Vicenza Way south of San Vito Way as a 46-foot wide collector street section with vertical
curb, gutter, a 10-foot wide planter strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalks within 62-feet
of right-of-way, as proposed.
10. Construct San Vito Way and Gondola Street as a 36-foot wide collector street section with vertical
curb, gutter, a 10-foot wide planter strip with a minimum 5-foot wide detached or 7-foot wide
attached concrete sidewalks within 54-feet of right-of-way. If the applicant chooses to construct a
10-foot wide multi-use pathway on one side of the street to replace the sidewalk, the pathway should
be constructed as a concrete pathway.
11. Construct Ravina Street to intersect Gondola Street approximately 620-feet to the west and south
of the intersection of Ten Mile Road/Gondola Street, as proposed.
12. Extend Fairview Avenue and San Vito Avenue into the site, as proposed.
13. Construct all internal local roadways as a 33-foot wide street section with curb, gutter and a
minimum of 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks within 47-feet of right-of-way. If street trees are desired,
an 8-foot wide planter strip is required. The applicant may construct the 33-foot wide street section
with brick pavers.
14. For detached sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way, the applicant may reduce the right-of-
way width to 2-feet behind the back of curb and provide a permanent right-of-way easement
extending from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk.
15. Construct 1 cul-de-sac with a minimum turning radius of 45-feet, as proposed.
16. Construct a 30-foot wide paved curb return type driveway onto Gondola Street located
approximately 300-feet east of Ten Mile Road.
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17. Construct a 28-foot wide paved curb return type private drive onto San Vito Way that aligns with
Gondola Drive.
18. Construct a 28-foot wide paved curb return type private drive onto Vicenza Way located 180-feet
south of San Vito Way.
19. Street name and stop signs are required for the private road/drives. The signs may be ordered
through the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
20. Submit the plans for the crossing of the McMullen Lateral for review and approval prior to the pre-
construction meeting and final plat approval. Note: all plan submittals for bridges or pipe crossings
of irrigation facilities should be submitted to ACHD for review no later than December 15th for
construction in the following year prior to irrigation season.
21. Direct lot access is prohibited onto Ten Mile Road, San Vito Way/Gondola Street and Vincenza
Way and should be noted on the final plat.
22. 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.
23. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
24. 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.
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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
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. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines OR Appeal Guidelines
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TIS Executive Summary
4.0 SUMMARY OF RESULTS
The study's key findings are summarized below_
0 The proposed development Is estimated to generate approximately 1595 trips per
weekday, 125 trips during the AM peak hour, and 167 trips during the PM peak hour_
• Traffic distribution is estimated as follows:
North (Ten Mile Rd) 20% East (McMillan Rd) 40°I
South (Ten Mile Rd) 30% West(McMillan Rd) 10
The site has three proposed access locations_ Two at existing intersections of McMillan
Road &Vicenza Way and McMillan Road & San Vito Way. The third (Gondola Street) will
add a western approach to the ex isti n g t-i ntersecti on at Ten Mile Road & Malta drive_
t A right-tern lane is warranted at the intersections of McMillan Roan & Vicenza Way and
McMillan Road & San Vito Way under the 2025 full bLAild-cut conditions.
+ The site access intersections are expected to meetAGHD operational thresholds under the
2025 full build-out conditions_
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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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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
1. Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD
staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request
reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action
previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and
materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties.
a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for
reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on
by all Commissioners present.
If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a
certain time.
b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no
later than 11:00 a.m. 2 days prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular meeting
following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of
the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next
scheduled regular Commission meeting.
c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth
new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that
has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information establishing an error of
fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at
the meeting.
d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it
occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to
ACHD staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which
the matter is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter
at a meeting where the agenda notice so provides.
e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action,
interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the
President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take
any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable.
f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover
administrative costs, as established by the Commission.
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