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MER21-0103 Elevate Franklin Storage A-2021-0157 ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________ 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 September 9th, 2021 To: Hatch Design Architecture Steve Thiessen 200 W 36th Street Garden City, ID 83714 Subject: MER21-0103/ A-2021-0157 3755 W Perugia Street Elevate Franklin Storage On October 30th 2018, the Ada County Highway District approved Elevate Franklin Storage/ MER18-0122/ H-2018-0109, a 46,677 storage facility. The site-specific conditions of approval also apply to Elevate Franklin Storage/ MER21-0103/ A-2021-0157. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6346. Sincerely, Brenna Garro Planner 1 Development Services cc: City of Meridian (Sonya Allen), via email Hatch Design Architecture (Jeff Hatch), via email 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. Sara M. Baker, President Rebecca W. Arnold, Vice President Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner Kent Goldthorpe, Commissioner Paul Woods, Commissioner _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org October 30, 2018 To: Ten Mile Development Graye Wolfe 1409 N Main Street, Ste. 109 Meridian, ID 83642 Subject: MER18-0122/ H-2018-0109 RZ/MDA 3755 W Perugia Street Rezone from L-O to R-15 to construct 46,677sf self-storage units In response to your request for comment, the Ada County Highway District has reviewed the submitted application and site plan for the item referenced above. It has been determined that ACHD has site specific conditions of approval for this application. A. Findings of Fact 1. Franklin Road a. Existing Conditions: Franklin Road was recently fully improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk abutting the site, therefore no additional right-of-way or street improvements are required as part of this application. 2. Umbria Hills Avenue a. Policy 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. Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7208.4.1 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/arterial or arterial street intersection. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7208.4.3 restricts commercial driveways to a maximum width of 40-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities. b. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Umbria Hills Avenue abutting the site. The applicant is proposing to construct a 30-foot wide emergency access onto Umbria Hills Avenue from the site, located approximately 75-feet south of Perugia Street (measured centerline to centerline). _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to repair or replace any damaged or deficient improvements along Umbria Hills Avenue abutting the site. The applicant should be required to coordinate the design and placement of bollards or gate for the emergency access onto Umbria Hills Avenue from the site with the Meridian Fire Department. 3. Driveways - Perugia Street a. Policy 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. Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7208.4.1 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/arterial or arterial street intersection. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7208.4.3 restricts commercial driveways to a maximum width of 40-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities. Driveway Design Requirements: District policy 7208.4.3 states that 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. b. Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 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. c. Applicant’s Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 40-foot wide driveway with a keypad approximately 50-feet from center of driveway onto Perugia Street from the site, located 400-feet west of Umbria Hills Avenue. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant’s proposal meets District policy and should be approved as proposed. The applicant should be required to repair or replace any damaged or deficient improvements along Perugia Street abutting the site. B. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Repair or replace any damaged or deficient improvements along Umbria Hills Avenue abutting the site. 2. Construct a 30-foot wide emergency access onto Umbria Hills Avenue from the site, located approximately 75-feet south of Perugia Street; and coordinate the design and placement of bollards or gate for the emergency with the Meridian Fire Department. 3. Repair or replace any damaged or deficient improvements along Perugia Street. 4. Construct a 40-foot wide driveway onto Perugia Street from the site, located 400-feet west of Umbria Hills Avenue. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org 5. Locate any keypad or gate 50-feet from the driveway/Perugia street intersection. 6. 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. 7. Plans shall be submitted to the ACHD Development Services Department for plans acceptance, and impact fee assessment (if an assessment is applicable). 8. Comply with the Standard Conditions of Approval as noted below. C. Traffic Information Trip Generation This development is estimated to generate 71 vehicle trips per day; and 8 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 PM Peak Hour Traffic Count PM Peak Hour Level of Service Franklin Road 115-feet Arterial 1024 Better than “E” Umbria Hills Avenue 390-feet Local N/A N/A Perugia Street 400-feet Local N/A N/A * Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is “E” (1,780 VPH). 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 Black Cat Road was 13,493 on 07/31/2018. D. Attachments 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. Standard Conditions of Approval 4. Appeal Guidelines If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6171. Sincerely, Stacey Yarrington Planner III Development Services cc: Project File City of Meridian (via email) Engineering Solutions (via email) _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org VICINITY MAP _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org SITE PLAN _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org 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. _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org 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.