ACHD Response ReportKent Goldthorpe, President
Dave McKinney, Vice-President
Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner
Mary May, Commissioner
Alexis Pickering, 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
July 26, 2021
To: Jackson Cleverley, via email
2775 W. Navigator Drive, Suite 220
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Subject: MER21-0088/ A-2021-0122
2640 E. Lanark Street
Advanced Heating and Cooling
The applicant is requesting design review approval for the development of a 20,300 square
foot warehouse on 2 acres.
A. Findings of Fact
1. Lanark Street
a. Existing Conditions: Lanark Street is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb,
gutter, and 6-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site. There are 58-feet of right-of-way
for Lanark Street (28-feet from centerline).
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 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.
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
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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, collector street requirements,
and specific roadway features required through development. This segment of
Lanark Street is designated in the MSM as an Industrial Collector.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any frontage improvements
on Lanark Street abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Lanark Street is fully improved; therefore,
no additional right-of-way dedication or street improvement are required as part of
this application.
Consistent with District Minor Improvements Policy, the applicant should be
required to repair or replace any damaged or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter
and sidewalk on Lanark Street abutting the site.
2. Driveways
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 20-foot wide unimproved driveway from
the site onto Lanark Street located at the site’s west property line.
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
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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 20 MPH and daily traffic volumes
less than 100 VTD to align or offset a minimum of 150-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.
c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to reconstruct the existing 20-
foot wide driveway from the site onto Lanark street located at the site’s west
property line as a paved 28-foot wide curb return type driveway.
The applicant is proposing to construct a paved 34-foot wide curb return type
driveway from the site onto Lanark Street located at the site’s east property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal to recontruct the
existing 20-foot wide driveway from the site onto Lanark Street located at the site’s
west property line as a paved 28-foot wide curb return type driveway meets District
Policy and should be approved, as proposed.
The applicant’s proposal to contruct a 34-foot wide curb return type driveway from
the site onto Lanark Streetat the site’s east property line does not meet District
Successive Driveway Policy which requires a minimum offset of 150-feet from any
other driveways. However, staff recommends approval of the driveway as there will
be minimal traffic due to Lanark Street terminating at the site’s west property line
and it provides better circulation of the site.
B. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Repair or replace any damaged or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter and sidewalk on
Lanark Street abutting the site.
2. Recontruct the existing 20-foot wide driveway as a 28-foot wide curb return type driveway
onto Lanark Street located at the site’s west property line.
3. Construct a 34-foot wide curb return type driveway onto Lanark Street, at the site’s east
property line.
4. 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.
5. 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.
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6. Comply with the Standard Conditions of Approval as noted below.
C. Traffic Information
Trip Generation
This development is estimated to generate 35 vehicle trips per day and 4 vehicle trips per hour
in the PM peak hour, 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
Lanark Street 305-feet Collector
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is “D” (425 VPH).
Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT): Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD’s most
current traffic counts
• There are no current traffic counts for this section of Lanark Street.
D. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Standard Conditions of Approval
4. Appeal Guidelines
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If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6171.
Sincerely,
Renata Ball-Hamilton
Planner I
Development Services
cc: City of Meridian (Joseph Dodson & Bill Parsons), Via Email
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VICINITY MAP
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SITE PLAN
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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, 7203.6, 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.
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 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.
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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.