MER20-0194 Amazon DID3Development Services Department
ACHD
Project/File: Amazon Delivery Station DID3 / MER20-0106/ A-2020-0194
This is a design review and certificate of zoning compliance application to construct a
141,360 square foot e-commerce delivery station on 32 acres north of Franklin Road
between Ten Mile Road and the private road, Ward Lane.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 2316 W. Franklin Road
Staff Approval: January 19, 2020
Applicant: Travis Gold
AO Architects
144 N. Orange Street
Orange, CA 92866
Representative: Same as above
Staff Contact: Paige Bankhead
Phone: 387-6293
E-mail: pbankhead(a_achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
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1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of a design review application
and certificate of zoning compliance application to construct a 141,360 square foot e-commerce
delivery station on 32 acres north of Franklin Road between Ten Mile Road and the private road,
Ward Lane. This site is zoned I-L (Light Industrial).
The City of Meridian's Future Land Use Map designates this area as Mixed Employment.
2. Description of Adiacent Surroundina Area:
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Medium Density/High Density Residential
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Light Industrial
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Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• FedEx Shipping Center, 7,487 square feet of administrative offices, 2,447 square feet of
vehicle maintenance area, and 109,421 square feet of warehouse space on 14.8 acres
located directly west of the site and approved by ACHD on February 20, 2020.
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Ten Mile Center Subdivision, 11 commercial lots, 74 residential lots and 2 common lots for
commercial and high -density residential uses on 132.42 acres located directly south of the
site and approved by ACHD on August 4, 2020.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.36 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):
• The intersection of Linder Road and Franklin Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 7 lanes
on all legs and signalized 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 does not identify any facilities for the new collector roadways shown on the Master
Street Map within the site.
• The BMP identifies Franklin Road abutting the site as a Level 2 facility. There are currently
bike lanes on Franklin Road abutting the site.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,480 additional vehicle trips per day
and 274 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
NV5 prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Amazon Delivery Station DID3 . An executive
summary of the findings as presented by NV5 can be found as Attachment 3. The executive
summary is not the opinion of ACHD staff. ACHD has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study
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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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:
• 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:
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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.
b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study (TIS)
and generally agrees with the findings and recommendations.
The Amazon Delivery Station DID3 is proposed to have access to the intersections of Franklin
Road/Wayfinder Avenue and Franklin Road/New Market Avenue at full build out. However, at the
time of this development application, the off -site north/south collector roadway shown on the Master
Street Map to the west of the site, Wayfinder Avenue, has not yet been constructed to intersect
Franklin Road and it is uncertain when this roadway will be constructed to intersect Franklin Road.
Wayfinder Avenue is proposed to intersect the east/west collector roadway shown on the MSM that
will extend from the FedEx Shipping Center site through this site to the east to intersect New Market
Avenue, a new north/south collector roadway, shown below. As part of ACHD's action on the FedEx
Shipping Center directly west of the site, ACHD approved that applicant's proposal to construct a
temporary driveway that extends from the east/west collector roadway south to Franklin Road. The
temporary driveway will be closed when Wayfinder Avenue is extended through the offsite
properties to the south of the FedEx Shipping Center to intersect Franklin Road to provide access
to the FedEx site. The applicant for this development has indicated that the site traffic will not be
using this temporary driveway onto Franklin Road to access the site.
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Due to the uncertainty of when Wayfinder Avenue will be constructed to intersect Franklin Road,
the TIS analyzed 2 different access scenarios for the development:
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1. Access is available to Franklin Road via New Market Avenue only.
2. Access is available to Franklin Road via New Market Avenue and Wayfinder Avenue.
The applicant included the traffic volumes from the West Ada School District (WASD) and Republic
Services located directly east of the site in level of service, turn lanes and signal warrants analyses
for the Amazon Delivery Station DID3 since the east/west collector roadway will also serve these
sites once it is constructed. The TIS notes that all roadway segments studied meet ACHD's
minimum operational thresholds for the existing traffic conditions, 2025 background traffic
conditions and 2025 total traffic conditions for both scenarios. The TIS indicates that turn lanes are
not warranted at any of the site access points. The new east/west collector roadway will be
constructed as a 46-foot wide collector street section which will include a continuous center turn
lane.
The TIS indicates that the average daily traffic (ADT) for New Market Avenue is anticipated to be
1,480 trips. The WASD buses, Republic Services and FedEx facility will also have access to New
Market Avenue, but alternative access is also available to them via private driveways/roads to
Franklin Road.
New Market Avenue/Franklin Road Intersection
The TIS indicates that all intersections studied meet ACHD's minimum operation thresholds for the
existing traffic, 2025 background traffic and 2025 total traffic conditions. However, the four hour
warrant analysis for the intersection of New Market Avenue and Franklin Road in the TIS did not
include the correct traffic volumes. With the correct traffic volumes, a signal is warranted at the
intersection for both scenarios to mitigate the 2025 total build out traffic. Consistent with the
findings of the corrected intersection analysis, the applicant should be required to signalize the
intersection of New Market Avenue and Franklin Road. The signal should be fully installed and
operational prior to final occupancy of the building. See Finding 2.
Wayfinder Avenue/Franklin Road Intersection
The four hour warrant analysis for the intersection of Wayfinder Avenue and Franklin Road also
did not include the correct traffic volumes. With the correct traffic volumes, a signal is warranted at
the intersection to mitigate the 2025 total traffic. However, as part of ACHD's action on the TM
Creek development located on the south side of Franklin Road , that applicant was required to
install a traffic signal through the poles at the Wayfinder and Franklin Road intersection with the
understanding that ACHD hang the mast arms and signalize the intersection when warranted.
Typically ACHD would require this applicant to hang the mast arms and signalize the
Wayfinder/Franklin Road intersection, however, the applicant is not able to signalize the
intersection with this development due to the fact that north of Franklin Road Wayfinder Avenue
has not yet been constructed and it is uncertain of when this roadway will be constructed to
intersect Franklin Road. Because of this staff recommends that the intersection be fully signalized
with the development of the parcels that will include the construction Wayfinder Avenue to intersect
Franklin Road in the future. Even without access to the Wayfinder Avenue/Franklin Road
intersection, area roadways and intersections are anticipated to operate at acceptable level of
service thresholds with the signalization of the intersection of New Market Avenue and Franklin
Road.
New East/West Collector Roadway
The applicant has proposed to extend the new east/west collector roadway through the site to stub
to the site's east property line and connect it to the existing north/south private road abutting the
site's east property line that is currently restricted to exit only onto Franklin Road. This private
drive serves the West Ada School District and Republic Services. Staff recommends that the
applicant construct a private road, instead of a public road, from the intersection of New Market
Avenue and the east/west collector roadway to the site's east property line to connect to the
north/south private road used by WASD and Republic Services. Staff also recommends that the
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City of Meridian require a cross access easement so that WASD and Republic Services can use
the private road to access the east/west collector roadway through the site. See Findings 5 and
8.3.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
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* Acceptable level of service for a five -lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 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 Franklin Road east of McDermott Road was 9,127 on
10/20/2020.
• The average daily traffic count for Franklin Road east of Black Cat Road was 7,226 on
10/21 /2020.
• The average daily traffic count for Franklin Road east of Ten Mile Road was 14,168 on
10/20/2020.
• The average daily traffic count for Ten Mile Road south of Franklin Road was 18,057 on
10/202/2020.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan (TMISAP)
The transportation element of the TMISAP is to guide transportation decisions in the Ten Mile
Interchange Area. It was developed concurrently with the Land Use and Design Elements and
has been designed to preserve the integrity of the arterial road system and the proposed Ten
Mile interchange; provide for the use of public transit; enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility
and accessibility; and create transportation infrastructure and promote land use patterns that
encourage the sustainable use of resources and reduces demands on natural resources.
The TMISAP recommends the construction of an east/west collector roadway extending through
the site and stubbing to the site's east property line. The TMISAP also recommends the
construction of a north/south collector roadway at the southeast portion of the site that intersects
Franklin Road and the new east/west collector roadway and aligns with New Market Avenue
that will be constructed on the south side Franklin Road with the TM Center Subdivision. The
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TMISAP also recommends the construction of a signal at the intersection of New Market
Avenue and Franklin Road at the eastern portion of the site.
As part of ACHD's action on the FedEx Shipping Center, ACHD approved that applicant's
proposal to relocate the east/west collector roadway to the south and stub the roadway to this
site's west property line. See the figures below. The applicant has proposed to extend the
east/west collector roadway into the site to stub to the site's east property line and construct
New Market Avenue from the east/west collector roadway to intersect Franklin Road and align
with New Market Avenue on the south side of Franklin Road. See Finding 5.
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2. Franklin Road/New Market Avenue Intersection
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The traffic impact study recommends that the intersection of New Market Avenue and Franklin
Road be signalized to mitigate the 2025 total traffic. As part of the Franklin Road widening
project, conduit was installed at the New Market Avenue and Franklin Road intersection to
accommodate the installation of a future signal. Installation of a signal in this location is planned
by ACHD and is consistent with the recommendations of the TMISAP. The applicant will need to
obtain plan approval and enter into a signal agreement with ACHD.
Consistent the TIS recommendations, the applicant should be required to design and install a
signal at the Franklin Road/New Market Avenue intersection. The signal should be installed and
fully operational prior to final occupancy of the building. The TM Center development directly
south of the site was required to install the signal poles and luminaires at the intersection of New
Market Avenue and Franklin Road prior to ACHD's approval of the final plat and plans. The
applicant should coordinate the installation of the signal with the TM Center applicant, Brighton
Corporation.
The signal agreement should note that the intersection be designed at a 3 X 5 intersection with the
New Market Avenue north leg of the intersection should be constructed with a minimum of a
southbound left -turn lane and right/through lane and one receiving lane, that the applicant is
responsible for all costs associated with the hardware, design, and installation of the signal, and
that the improvements are not eligible for reimbursement. The first 200-feet north of Franklin Road
on New Market Avenue should be signed for "NO PARKING". Coordinate the design, striping, and
signage of the intersection with District Traffic Services and Development Review staff.
In order to ensure the Franklin Road/New Market Avenue intersection will be improved when
warranted, the following items must be in place prior to plans acceptance:
• Signal Agreement
• Full design and approved plans for the intersection
The applicant is responsible for all costs associated with the hardware, design, and installation of
the signal, and the improvements are not eligible for reimbursement by ACHD.
3. Franklin Road/Wayfinder Avenue Intersection
The four hour warrant analysis for the intersection of Wayfinder Avenue and Franklin Road also did
not include the correct traffic volumes. With the correct traffic volumes, a signal is warranted at the
intersection to mitigate the 2025 total traffic. However, as part of ACHD's action on the TM Creek
development located on the south side of Franklin Road , that applicant was required to install a
traffic signal through the poles at the Wayfinder and Franklin Road intersection with the
understanding that ACHD hang the mast arms and signalize the intersection when warranted.
Typically ACHD would require this applicant to hang the mast arms and signalize the
Wayfinder/Franklin Road intersection, however, the applicant is not able to signalize the intersection
with this development due to the fact that north of Franklin Road Wayfinder Avenue has not yet
been constructed and it is uncertain of when this roadway will be constructed to intersect Franklin
Road. Because of this staff recommends that the intersection be fully signalized with the
development of the parcels that will include the construction Wayfinder Avenue to intersect Franklin
Road in the future. Even without access to the Wayfinder Avenue/Franklin Road intersection, area
roadways and intersections are anticipated to operate at acceptable level of service thresholds with
the signalization of the intersection of New Market Avenue and Franklin Road.
4. Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: Franklin Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, bike lanes, vertical curb,
gutter, and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 95 to 120-feet of
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right-of-way for Franklin Road (40 to 45-feet from the center line and 30-feet from the section
line).
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.
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.
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c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has not proposed any improvements to Franklin Road
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Franklin Road is already improved with 5-travel lanes,
bike lanes, vertical, curb, gutter, and detached sidewalk abutting the site consistent with the
MSM. Therefore, staff does not recommend any additional right-of-way dedication or
improvements be required as part of this application.
Consistent with ACHD's Minor Improvements Policy, the applicant should be required to replace
any broken or deteriorated portions of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the
site.
5. East/ West Collector Roadway and New Market Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site. An east/ west collector roadway
is proposed to stub to the site's west property line. This stub street is not constructed yet and
was approved as part of ACHD's action on FedEx Shipping Center located directly west of the
site.
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 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.
Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District policy 7209.5.7 states that the minimum radius permitted
for a turnaround is 55-feet to back -of -curb.
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Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7206.2.4 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.
New Collector 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. A new collector roadway was identified on
the MSM with the street typology of Industrial Collector. The new collector roadway should
extend east/west through the site to intersect New Market Avenue. The Industrial Collector
typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 3-lane roadway with
bike lanes, a 46-foot street section within 74-feet of right-of-way.
New Collector 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. A new collector roadway was identified on
the MSM with the street typology of Industrial Collector. The new collector roadway should
intersect Franklin Road and align with New Market Avenue on the south side of Franklin Road
and extend north/south through the site tying into a new east/west collector roadway. The
Industrial Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 3-
lane roadway with bike lanes, a 46-foot street section within 74-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to extend the east/west collector roadway
that is proposed to stub to the site's west property line into the site and extend the roadway to
stub to the site's east property line and connect to an off -site north/south private road abutting
the site's east property line that is restricted to exit -only onto Franklin Road that serves the West
Ada School District bus system and Republic Services.
The applicant has proposed to construct the north/south collector roadway, New Market
Avenue, to intersect the east/west collector roadway and extend south to intersect Franklin
Road aligning centerline to centerline with New Market Avenue that is proposed to be
constructed on the south side of Franklin Road.
The applicant has proposed to construct the collector roadways as 46-foot wide street sections
(as measured from back -of -curb to back -of -curb) with curb, gutter, a 6-foot wide planter strip
and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalks.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and the
MSM should be approved, as proposed, except for the applicant's proposal to construct the
collector roadway to terminate at the off -site north/south private drive abutting the site's east
property line. Staff recommends that the applicant construct the east/west collector roadway
to terminate at New Market Avenue and extend a private road from this intersection to connect
with the off -site north/south private drive abutting the site's east property line, as shown below.
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See Finding 8.2. Staff recommends that the City of Meridian require that the applicant provide
a cross -access easement for the West Ada School District and Republic Services to use the
private road to access the east/west collector roadway. If the applicant chooses not to
construct the private road from the intersection of the east/west collector roadway and New
Market Avenue to connect with the off -site north/south private road, then the applicant should
be required to construct a turnaround with a minimum radius of 55-feet at the terminus of the
east/west collector roadway that touches the site's east property line.
If street trees are desired, an 8-foot wide planter strip is required.
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The applicant should be required to construct the 46-foot wide collector street sections with
vertical curb and within a minimum of 74-feet of right-of-way consistent with the MSM. 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 sidewalk and provide a permanent right-of-way
easement that extends from the right-of-way to 2-feet behind the sidewalk.
6. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
Collector Offset Policy: District policy 7205.4.2 states that the optimum spacing for new
signalized collector roadways intersecting principal arterials is one half -mile.
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c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct New Market Avenue to
intersect Franklin Road to align centerline to centerline with New Market Avenue that is
proposed to be constructed on the south side of Franklin Road located 1,725-feet east of
Wayfinder Avenue.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct New Market
Avenue to intersect Franklin Road 1,725-feet to the east of Wayfinder Avenue does not meet
the District's Collector Offset Policy which states that the required offset for new signalized
collector roadways intersecting principal arterials is one half -mile. However, staff recommends
a modification of policy to allow the proposed offset due to the fact this roadway is shown in the
TMISAP and MSM to intersect Franklin Road at this location. Therefore, staff recommends
approval of the proposed offset consistent with the TMISAP and MSM.
7. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There is one collector roadway that stubs to the site's west property line
that was recently constructed with the Fed Ex Shipping Center.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.4.3 (collector) states that stub streets will be required
to provide circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with
the requirements described in Section 7206.2.4 (collector), except a temporary cul-de-sac will
not be required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150-feet. A sign shall be installed
at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR
ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED AND WIDENDED IN THE FUTURE."
In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions:
• A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the
proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an
alternative storm drain system is approved by the District.
• The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will
remain free of obstructions.
Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: 7206.2.4.4 (collector) requires that the design and
construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The temporary
cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac.
The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions of
the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance where a
temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered by the
easement and identified on the plat as a non -buildable lot until the street is extended.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct the east/west collector roadway
to stub to the site's east property line approximately 400-feet north of the site's south property
line, and connect with an off -site north/south private driveway abutting the site's east property
line onto Franklin Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Policy
which requires a turnaround to be constructed at the terminus of stub streets that are greater
than 150-feet in length. As indicated in Finding 5, staff recommends that the applicant
construct the east/west collector roadway to terminate at New Market Avenue and extend a
private road from this intersection to connect with the off -site north/south private drive abutting
the site's east property line. If the applicant chooses not to construct a private drive from the
intersection of the east/west collector roadway and New Market Avenue to the site's east
property line, then the applicant should be required to construct a turnaround with a minimum
radius of 55-feet at the terminus of the east/west collector roadway that touches the site's east
property line. A driveway to provide access to the WASD buses and Republic Services should
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be constructed off the east end of the cul-de-sac to provide access to those services. The
driveway should be construct to a maximum width of 40-feet.
8. Driveways
8.1 Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: There is one existing 45-foot wide paved curb return type driveway from
the site onto Franklin Road located at the site's west property line.
b. Policy:
Access Points 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.
Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is typically
prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken from the
street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to the higher
classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be based on
Table 1 b under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved
by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial shall operate as
a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a raised median to restrict
the left turning movements.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on principal
arterial roadways to be located a minimum of 355-feet from the nearest intersection for a right-
in/right-out only driveway. Full -access driveways are not allowed on principal arterial roadways.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1 b, requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 45 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 380-feet
from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 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,
7205.4.8, 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 7205.4.8.
Temporary Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.2 identifies a temporary access as that which
"is permitted for use until appropriate alternative access becomes available". Temporary access
may be granted through a development agreement or similar method, and the developer shall
be responsible for providing a financial guarantee for the future closure of the driveway.
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.
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c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct New Market Avenue to
intersect Franklin Road at the location of the existing driveway at the site's west property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
8.2 East/West Collector Roadway
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 (Signalized Intersection): District policy 7206.4.3 requires
driveways located on collector roadways near a signalized intersection to be located outside
the area of influence; OR a minimum of 440-feet from the signalized intersection for a full -access
driveway and a minimum of 220-feet from the signalized intersection for a right-in/right-out only
driveway. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline
of the driveway.
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. Driveways on
collector roadways with traffic volumes less than 100 VTD should align or offset a minimum of
150-feet.
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 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,
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• 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.
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 proposed 4 curb return type driveways from the site
onto the new east/west collector roadway:
• A 30-foot wide driveway (driveway A) located approximately 95-feet east of the future
FedEx driveway that is located off -site (as measured centerline to centerline),
• A 40-foot wide driveway (driveway B) located approximately 95-feet east of the site's
western most driveway,
• A 30-foot wide driveway (driveway C) located approximately 455-feet west of New
Market Avenue, and
• A 30-foot wide driveway (driveway D) aligned centerline to centerline with New Market
Avenue.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal for the driveway locations onto
the east/west collector roadway meet District Policy except for the offsets proposed between
the future off -site FedEx driveway and driveways A and B. The District's Successive Driveways
Policy requires driveways on a collector roadway to align or offset a minimum of 245-feet for
driveways with traffic volumes greater than 100 VTD for the driveway. However, staff
recommends a modification of policy to allow the proposed locations of driveways A and B due
to the fact that the applicant has proposed to separate trucks and employee and visitor traffic.
Driveway A will be used exclusively for associate and visitors and driveway B will be used
exclusively for inbound truck access to the facility. The applicant has also indicated that truck
traffic will be using driveway B at different times than the traffic using driveway A. Therefore,
staff recommends that the applicant's proposal for the locations of driveways A and B on the
east/west collector roadway be approved, as proposed. This a 62% modification of Policy for
both driveway locations and can be approved at the Development Services Manager level since
this is a dimension modification for driveways on a collector roadway.
Per Finding 5, staff recommends that the applicant terminate the east/west collector roadway
at New Market Avenue and construct a private road at this intersection aligning centerline to
centerline with the east/west collector roadway and extend it to the site's east property line to
access the off -site private north/south road abutting the site's east property line. Staff
recommends that the City of Meridian require that the applicant provide a cross -access
easement for the West Ada School District and Republic Services to use the private road to
access the east/west collector roadway and New Market Avenue.
If the City of Meridian approves the private road, the applicant shall be required to pave the
private roadway with width less than or equal to 36-feet 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 the private road is not approved by the City of Meridian,
the applicant will be required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat to provide a turnaround
at the terminus of the east/west collector street at the site's east property line.
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Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. 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 74-feet of right-of-way for the road, consistent with the MSM.
• Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
• Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels and install a turnaround at the terminus
of the stub street.
If the applicant chooses to construct the new east/west collector roadway to stub to the site's
east property line with a turnaround and construct a driveway to access the off -site north/south
private road, then the applicant should be required to construct the driveway onto the east/west
collector roadway cul-de-sac as a paved curb return type driveway with a maximum width of
36-feet.
If the private road/driveway extending from the north/south private road located off -site will
continue to be exit only, staff recommends that it continue to operate as an exit only driveway
with signage.
9. 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.
10. 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.
11. Other Access
Franklin Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway, the new east/west road and New Market
Avenue are classified as collector roadways. Other than the access specifically approved with this
application, direct lot access is prohibited to Franklin Road, the new east/west collector road, and
New Market Avenue.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Enter into a signal agreement with ACHD for the design and installation of a signal at the Franklin
Road/New Market Avenue intersection. The signal agreement shall note that the intersection be
designed to provide a 3 X 5 intersection with three 12-foot wide travel lanes; one receiving lane,
one dedicated left turn lane, and one thru/right lane on the north and south approaches, and that
the applicant is responsible for all costs associated with the hardware, design, and installation of
the signal, and that the improvements are not eligible for reimbursement. The applicant shall be
required to acquire their own signal hardware.
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In order to ensure the Franklin Road and New Market Avenue intersection will be improved when
warranted, the following items must be in place prior to plan approval:
• Signal Agreement
• Full design and approved plans for the intersection
2. Replace any broken or deteriorated segments of curb, gutter, and sidewalk on Franklin Road
abutting the site.
3. Construct New Market Avenue to intersect Franklin Road to align centerline to centerline with New
Market Avenue that is proposed to be constructed on the south side of Franklin Road located 1,725-
feet east of Wayfinder Avenue.
4. Extend the east/west collector roadway that is proposed to stub to the site's west property line into
the site to terminate at New Market Road.
5. Construct the new east/west collector roadway and New Market Avenue as 46-foot wide collector
street sections with vertical curb, gutter, a minimum 6-foot wide planter strip and 5-foot wide
detached concrete sidewalk within a minimum of 74-feet of right-of-way. 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 that extends from the right-of-way
line to 2-feet behind sidewalk. If street trees are desired, an 8-foot wide planter strip is required.
6. Construct the following driveways on the north side of the east/west collector roadway as paved
curb return type driveways as proposed:
• A 30-foot wide driveway (driveway A) located approximately 95-feet east of the future
FedEx driveway that is located off -site (as measured centerline to centerline),
• A 40-foot wide driveway (driveway B) located approximately 95-feet east of the site's
western most driveway,
• A 30-foot wide driveway (driveway C) located approximately 455-feet west of New Market
Avenue, and
• A 30-foot wide driveway (driveway D) aligned centerline to centerline with New Market
Avenue.
7. Construct a paved east/west private road at the intersection of New Market Avenue and the
east/west collector roadway that aligns centerline to centerline with the east/west collector roadway.
The private road should have a width equal to or less than 36-feet with a curb return type approach
onto the public road.
8. If the applicant chooses not to construct a private road to the site's east property line and chooses
to extend the east/west collector roadway to the stub to the site's east property line, then the
applicant should be required to construct a turnaround at the terminus of the roadway with a
minimum radius of 55-feet that touches the site's east property line. Construct a paved curb return
type driveway from the north/south private road abutting the site's property line onto the cul-de-sac
with a width less than or equal to 36-feet feet.
9. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Franklin Road, the new east/west collector road, and New Market Avenue. 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.
10. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit
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11. 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.
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.
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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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SITE PLAN
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TIS Executive Summary
.0 SUMMARY OF RESULTS
The study9v key fir,di ro are summarized below.
.1 EX6TING TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
1_ Forthe existing traffic conditions analyzed with the existing rcktidw uy configurations, all study
area roedwdysegmeiita meet minimum operational t fresh olds_ No roadway improvementsaare
needed to mitigatetlie existirig traffic_
2. For the existing traffic conditions analyzed with the existing intersection controls and lane
configurations, all study area intersection. meet minimum operational threshold;. No
improvements are needed to mffa to the exztingtraffic_
6.2 2025 BACKGROUND TRAFFIC CONDITIONS
3. Forthe 2025 Background traffic conditions analyzed with the existing roudw tiv Irene
configuration, all study area roddwav segments meet minimum operational ttireshiolds_ No
roadwaay improvements are needed to mitigate tlke background traffc_
4. For thie 2025 Background traffic conditions analyzed with the existing intersection controls
crud lane configurations, tall study area, iiitersections meet minimum a}perationnl threshiolds_
No improvements are needed to mitigate the background traffc_
6.3 2025 WE PLUS BACKGROUND CONDITIONS
S. This scenario reflects a full buildout of a 14S,360 square foot distribution fac:ilhty, and is
expected to generate 1,480 daily trips, 327 AM site peak hour trips from 10:00 - 11:00 AM,
and 274 PM site peak hour trips from 8:00 - 9-00 RM_
6. Traffic distribution is estimated as follows:
North 30%
East 30%
South 6%
West 35%
7. For the 2025 Site Plus Background traffic condition analyzed with the existing lane
configurations, all study area raeadnay segment; meet minimum operational threshiolds_ No
roadawdy improvements are needed to mitigate tJte total traffic-
S. For the 2025 site plLu Background traffic conditions analyzed with the existing ir,terzectiori
control and lane configuration, all Intersections Meet the minimum requirements_ No roadway
improvements are needed to mitWe the total traffic.
R. &turn lane analy-sis was completed for wrest bound traffic at Frur,klir, Road & New Market The
intersection did not meets turrrlanewarrant.
10. A Signal Warrant Analysis was conducted for the intersection of Franklin Road & New Market
Roud_ The 'intersection did not meet a signal warrd t-
The TIS indicates that all intersections studied meet ACHD's minimum operation thresholds for the
existing traffic, 2025 background traffic and 2025 total traffic conditions. However, the four hour
warrant analysis for the intersection of New Market Avenue and Franklin Road in the TIS did not
include the correct traffic volumes. With the correct traffic volumes, a signal is warranted at the
intersection for both scenarios to mitigate the 2025 total build out traffic.
The four hour warrant analysis for the intersection of Wayfinder Avenue and Franklin Road also did not
include the correct traffic volumes. With the correct traffic volumes, a signal is warranted at the
intersection to mitigate the 2025 total traffic.
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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
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
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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