ACHD Comments-MER18-0068 Comply With
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Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us
Kent Goldthorpe, President
Dave McKinney, Vice-President
Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner
Mary May, Commissioner
Alexis Pickering, Commissioner
June 21, 2021
To: Victor Ferral
BRS Architects
1010 S. Allante Place, Suite 100
Boise, ID 83709
Subject: MER18-0068/ A-2021-0108
71 NW 13th Place
Codale Electric LLC – Alternative Compliance for Landscaping
On January 29, 2020, the Ada County Highway District approved MER18-0068/ A-2019-0344 for
a new 32,710 Square foot warehouse building. The site-specific conditions of approval also apply
to this application.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6293.
Sincerely,
Paige Bankhead, E.I.
Assistant Traffic Engineer
Development Services
cc: City of Meridian – Bill Parsons and Stacy Hersh
Adler Industrial – Jake Miller
Adler Realty Investments, Inc. – Michael Adler
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).Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are
prohibited from being located within the ACHD right-of-way.
2. In accordance with District policy, 7203.6, 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
10. 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.
11. 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.
Rebecca W. Arnold, President
Mary May, 1st Vice-President
Sara M. Baker, 2nd Vice-President
Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner
Kent Goldthorpe, Commissioner
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Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
Updated January 29, 2020
To: Adler Industrial, LLC
10259 W. Emerald Street
Boise, ID 83704
Subject: MER18-0068/A-2019-0344
71 NW 13th Place
New 32,710 square foot Warehouse building
The applicant is requesting approval of an administrative design review and certificate of
zoning compliance to construct a new 32,710 square foot warehouse building.
A. Findings of Fact
1. Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: Franklin Road is improved with 5-travel lanes bike lanes,
vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached sidewalk. There is 80-feet of right-of-
way for Franklin Road (40-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 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.
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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.
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 Franklin
Road is designated in the MSM as a Commercial 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 has not proposed any improvements to Franklin
Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Franklin Road is fully improved with 5 lanes,
bike lanes, curb, gutter and sidewalk within 80-feet of right-of-way. Therefore, no
additional improvements to Franklin Road should be required with this application.
Consistent with ACHD’s Minor Improvement policy, the applicant should be required
to replace any broken or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on
Franklin Road abutting the site.
2. 13th Place
a. Existing Conditions: 13th Place is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter,
and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 55-feet of right-
of-way for 13th Place (28-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Industrial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7209.2.1 states that the developer is
responsible for improving all industrial 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 7209.5 states that right-of-
way widths for new industrial roadways shall be 50-feet wide and that the standard
street section will vary depending on the need for a center turn lane, bike lanes,
volumes, percentage of truck traffic, and/or on-street parking.
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• A 40-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically
accommodate two travel lanes and a center turn lane.
• A 52-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically
accommodate two travel lanes and a center turn lane and on-street parking.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7209.5.6 requires concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet
wide to be constructed on one side of all industrial streets. If a separated sidewalk is
proposed, 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.
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.
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.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant has not proposed any improvements to 13th
Place.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: 13th Place is already improved with 2 travel
lanes, vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached sidewalk abutting the site.
Therefore, staff recommends no additional improvements or right-of-way dedication
with this application.
Consistent with ACHD’s Minor Improvement policy, the applicant should be required
to replace any broken or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on 13th
Place abutting the site.
3. Driveways – 13th Place
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 38-foot wide paved curb return type
driveway onto 13th Place, located 205-feet north of Franklin Road.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7209.4.1 requires driveways near
intersections to be located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline)
from the nearest local street intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector or
arterial street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7209.4.1 states that successive driveways
away from an intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access
points along a local street, but the District does encourage shared access points
where appropriate.
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Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7209.4.3 restricts industrial driveways to a
maximum width of 40-feet. Most industrial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut
type facilities.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create
maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance
with District policy, 7209.4.3, 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.
Driveway Design Requirements: District policy 7209.4.3 states if an access point
is to be gated, the gate or keypad (whichever is closer) shall be located a minimum
of 50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant has proposed to close the existing driveway
with curb, gutter and sidewalk to match existing improvements on either side. The
applicant has proposed to construct a 60-foot wide paved, curb cut type driveawy
onto 13th Place 315-feet north of Franklin Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District
Policy and should be approved as proposed, except for the driveway width. The
driveway width should be restricted to a maximum width of 40-feet.
B. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Cose the existing driveway with curb, gutter and sidewalk to match existing improvements
on either side.
2. Cnstruct a 40-foot wide paved, curb cut type driveawy onto 13th Place 315-feet north of
Franklin Road.
3. A Traffic Impact Fee will be assessed by ACHD and will be due prior to issuance of a
building permit. Please contact the ACHD Planner (see below) for information regarding
impact fees.
4. 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.
5. Comply with the Standard Conditions of Approval as noted below.
C. Traffic Information
Trip Generation
This development is estimated to generate 57 additional vehicle trips per day (0 existing); and
7 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (0 existing), based on the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 10th edition.
Condition of Area Roadways: Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
Roadway Frontage Functional
Classification
PM Peak Hour
Traffic Count
PM Peak Hour
Level of Service
Franklin Road 430-feet Principal Arterial 1,174 Better than “E”
**13th Place 320-feet Local N/A N/A
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Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 •
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* Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is “E” (1,780 VPH).
** ACHD does not set level of service thresholds for local roadways.
Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT): Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD’s most current
traffic counts
• The average daily traffic count for Franklin Road east of Linder Road was 22,401 on
09/28/2017
D. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Standard Conditions of Approval
4. Appeal Guidelines
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Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 •
www.achdidaho.org
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6293.
Sincerely,
Paige Bankhead, E.I.
Planner II
Development Services
cc: City of Meridian
Rep
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VICINITY MAP
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Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 •
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SITE PLAN