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Project/File: Village Apartments/ MPP21-0016/ MCU-2021-0008
This is a conditional use permit application to allow for the development of 336 multi-
family units on 11.38 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
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Site address: 2600 N Eagle Road `.
Staff Approval: January 13', 2022 ti
Applicant: Stephanie Hopkins 1
KM Engineering, LLP i
5725 N Discovery Way
Boise, ID 83713 'Ti X�m
Staff Contact: Kelly Bruner
Phone: 387-6132 1 ir
E-mail: kbrunerQachdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact .
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting modification of an existing conditional use
permit to allow for the development of 336 multi-family apartment units within 6 buildings on 11.38
acres.
The applicant's proposal is consistent with the City of Meridian's future land use map, which
designates this area as Mixed Use Regional.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction I Land Use Zoning
North Mixed Use Regional General Retail & Service Commercial
South Mixed Use Regional High Density Residential
East Low Density Residential Rural-Urban Transition Ada Count
West Mixed Use Regional General Retail & Service Commercial
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
5. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0 centerline miles of new public
road.
6. 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.
7. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
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• Records Ave is scheduled in the IFYWP to be improved as a low-stress bikeway to include
wayfinding, bike signage, enhanced crossing, and markings from Ustick Road to Fairview
Avenue in 2024.
8. Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan: ACHD's Roadways to Bikeways Master Plan (BMP) was
adopted by the ACHD Commission in May of 2009 and was update in 2018. The plan seeks to
implement the Planned Bicycle Network to support bicycling as a viable transportation option for
Ada County residents with a wide range of ages and abilities, maintain bicycle routes in a state of
good repair in order to ensure they are consistently available for use, promote awareness of existing
bicycle routes and features and support encouragement programs and to facilitate coordination and
cooperation among local jurisdictions in implementing the Roadways to Bikeways Plan
recommendations.
The BMP identifies Records Avenue as a Level 2 facility that will be constructed as part of a future
ACHD project.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,095 vehicle trips per day and 85
vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
Kittelson & Associates, Inc. prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Village Apartments
development. Below is an executive summary of the findings as presented by Kittelson &
Associates. The following 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.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff comments are provided by District Traffic Services
and Development Review staff.
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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
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facilities, connectivity, safety improvements, etc. within 1.5 miles of the
proposed development.
o If the shoulder hour planning thresholds are exceeded the applicant may
request to enter into a Development Agreement and pay into the Priority
Corridor Fund an amount determined by the ACHD to offset impacts from the
project.
• Alternative Mitigation may also include:
o Revision to the Phasing Plan to coincide with the District's future Capital
Projects.
o Reducing the scope and/or scale of the project.
Level of Service Planning Thresholds: District Policy 7206.4.1 states that, Level of Service
Planning Thresholds have been established for principal arterials and minor arterials within
ACHD's Capital Improvement Plan and are also listed in section 7106. Unless otherwise
required to provide a Traffic Impact Study under section 7106, a proposed development with
site traffic less than 10% of the existing downstream roadway or intersection peak hour traffic
shall not be required to provide mitigation for a roadway or intersection that currently exceeds
the minimum acceptable level of service planning threshold or V/C ratio.
b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study
(TIS) and generally agrees with the findings and recommendations. All study intersections/
roadway segments meet all LOS thresholds for 2024 total traffic conditions. The TIS
recommendation the construct a full access driveway on Records Avenue at the proposed Site
Access B access. The location of this driveway meets District policy and should be approved
as proposed.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
Functional PM Peak PM Peak Hour
Roadway Frontage Classification Hour Level of
Traffic Count Service
Records Avenue 715-feet Collector 453 Better than "Y
*Acceptable level of service for a three-lane collector is "Y (530 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 Records Avenue south of Ustick Road was 8,298 on
08/19/20.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Records Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Records Avenue is improved with 3-travel lanes, 46-feet of pavement,
vertical curb, gutter, and no sidewalk abutting the site. There is 54-feet of right-of-way for
Records Avenue (25-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.
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Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collector
street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be considered
for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master Street Map,
then standard street sections shall serve as the default.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard right-
of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet, depending on the location and
width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-way width may be
reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk is located within an easement; in which case the
District will require a minimum right-of-way width that extends 2-feet behind the back-of-curb on
each side.
The standard street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). This width typically
accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike
lanes.
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.
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 Record Avenue is designated in the MSM as a
Commercial Collector with 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 46-foot street section within 62-
feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct a 3-foot wide planter strip and
5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Records Avenue abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct a 3-foot wide
planter strip does not meet ACHD's Tree Planter policy policy. Which requires 8-foot wide
planter strips for trees. If street trees are required by the City of Meridian, then an 8-foot wide
planter strip should be provided. If the 3-foot wide planter strip is provided, then only grass
can be planted. The applicant should also be required to dedicate additional right-of-way to
total 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk or provide a permanent right-of-way easement that
extends from the right-of-way line to 2-feet behind the back of sidewalk.
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Consistent with the District's Minor Improvements Policy, the applicant should be required to
replace any broken or deteriorated segments of curb and gutter on Records Avenue abutting the
site.
2. Driveways
2.1 Records Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing driveways from the site on to Records Avenue.
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.
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.
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 a 26-foot wide full-access curb-
return type driveway from the site on to Records Avenue located 355-feet south of the site's
north property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Staff supports the TIS recommendation and applicant's
proposal to construct a full-access driveway at the proposed location. The proposed driveway
does not meet District Driveway Width Policy, which requires driveways with more than 100
VTD to be between 30 and 36-feet wide. The applicant should be required to construct a full-
access driveway between 30 and 36-feet wide from the site on to Records Avenue at the
approved location.
3. Tree Planters
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.
4. 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.
5. Other Access
Records Avenue is classified as collector roadway. Other than the access specifically approved
with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the
final plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Records Avenue abutting the site. If street
trees are desired, then an 8-foot wide planter strip shall be provided.
2. Grass is the only vegetation allowed in a 3-foot wide planter strip.
3. For detached sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way, dedicate right-of-way to extend 2-feet
behind the back of curb and a permanent right-of-way easement for detached sidewalk located
outside of the dedicated right-of-way.
4. Relace any broken or deteriorated segments of curb and gutter on Records Avenue abutting the
site consistent with the District's Minor Improvements policy.
5. Construct a full-access curb-return type driveway a minimum of 30-feet wide from the site on to
Records Avenue located 355-feet south of the site's north property line.
6. 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.
7. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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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.
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.
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G. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. TIS Recommendations
4. Utility Coordinating Council
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines OR Appeal Guidelines
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TIS RECOMMENDATIONS
Village Apartments&Sessions Parkway Mixed-Use Development Project#.26050
September3Q 2021 Page.,25
The following recommendations have been identified to ensure adequate safety and operations at the
site access points,internal intersections,and roadways:
■ Remove miscellaneous vegetation,shrubbery,and other potential obstacles to maintain
adequate intersection sight distance.
■ Site accesses should match the existing grade of the roadways.
■ Shrubbery,weeds,and landscaping near the internal intersections and site access points
should be maintained to ensure adequate sight distance.
■ If future widening occurs along adjacent roadways,care should be taken to ensure
adequate intersection sight distance is maintained.
CONCLUSIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
The results of the TIS indicate that the proposed development can be constructed while maintaining
acceptable levels of service on the surrounding transportation systems.The findings of this analysis and
our recommendations are discussed below.
CONCLUSIONS
Year 2021 Existing Traffic Conditions
■ The Eagle Road (ID-55)/River Valley Street intersection was found to exceed the ITD LOS
threshold during the weekday AM peak hour; however, it will be mitigated by the planned
improvement that will provide the intersection with an additional southbound through lane
(construction to occur in 2021).
■ All other study intersections operate acceptably under existing conditions.
Proposed Development Plan
■ Access to the development is proposed via the following accesses:
o Eagle Road/Site Access A(right-in/right-out access)
o N Records Avenue/Site Access B(full-movement access)
o Cross Access—the site will have several cross-access points.
■ The proposed development is estimated to generate approximately 2,687 net new daily
trips, 364 weekday AM peak hour trips and 203 weekday PM peak hour trips.
Kittelson&Associates,Inc. Boise,Idaho
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Village Apartments&Sessions Parkway Mixed-Use Development Project#:26050
September 30,2021 Page:26
Year 2024 Background Traffic Conditions
■ Year 2024 background traffic volumes were forecasted using a 2.0%compounded annual
growth.
■ All study intersections are anticipated to operate acceptably under year 2024 background
traffic conditions.
Year 2024 Total Traffic Conditions
■ All study intersections are anticipated to operate acceptably under year 2024 total traffic
conditions.
■ A northbound right-turn lane is warranted at the Site Access A/Eagle Road intersection.
■ On-site shrubbery and landscaping should be trimmed and maintained to ensure adequate
sight distance for vehicles entering and exiting the site.
RECOMMENDATIONS
■ Construct a northbound right-turn lane at the Site Access A/Eagle Road intersection per
the ITD Acceptance Letter from the previous application.
■ Construct a full-movement driveway at the Site Access B/Records Avenue intersection.
■ Maintain adequate sight distance at all site accesses by limiting the shrubbery and
landscaping.
We trust that the information provided herein adequately addresses the transportation impacts for the
proposed Village Apartments&Sessions Parkway development in Meridian, Idaho. Please let us know
if you have any questions or need any additional information.
Sincerely,
KITTELSON &ASSOCIATES, INC.
Andy Daleiden, PE
Senior Principal Engineer
Kittelson&Associates,Inc. Boise,Idaho
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification to utilities of local highway and
road improvements, to help the utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already existing process.
1) Notification: Within five (5)working days upon notification of required right of way improvements
by Highway entities, developers shall provide written notification to the affected utility owners and
the Ada County Utility Coordinating Council (UCC). Notification shall include but not be limited to,
project limits, scope of roadway improvements/project, anticipated construction dates, and any
portions critical to the right of way improvements and coordination of utilities.
2) Plan Review: The developer shall provide the highway entities and all utility owners with
preliminary project plans and schedule a plan review conference. Depending on the scale of
utility improvements, a plan review conference may not be necessary, as determined by the utility
owners. Conference notification shall also be sent to the UCC. During the review meeting the
developer shall notify utilities of the status of right of way/easement acquisition necessary for their
project. At the plan review conference each company shall have the right to appeal, adjust and/or
negotiate with the developer on its own behalf. Each utility shall provide the developer with a letter
of review indicating the costs and time required for relocation of its facilities. Said letter of review
is to be provided within thirty calendar days after the date of the plan review conference.
3) Revisions: The developer is responsible to provide utilities with any revisions to preliminary
plans. Utilities may request an updated plan review meeting if revisions are made in the
preliminary plans which affect the utility relocation requirements. Utilities shall have thirty days
after receiving the revisions to review and comment thereon.
4) Final Notification: The developer will provide highway entities, utility owners and the UCC with
final notification of its intent to proceed with right of way improvements and include the anticipated
date work will commence. This notification shall indicate that the work to be performed shall be
pursuant to final approved plans by the highway entity. The developer shall schedule a
preconstruction meeting prior to right of way improvements. Utility relocation activity shall be
completed within the times established during the preconstruction meeting, unless otherwise
agreed upon.
Notification to the Ada County UCC can be sent to:50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit iducc.com
for e-mail notification information.
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Development Process Checklist
Items Completed to Date:
®Submit a development application to a City or to Ada County
®The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
®The ACHD Planning Review Section will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Section will do one of the following:
❑Send a"No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific conditions of approval at
this time.
®Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
®Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system
and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Items to be completed by Applicant:
❑For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" letter:
• The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Section for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements
required by ACHD,then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee assessment.)
• The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services(ACHD)for ANY work in the right-of-way,
including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
❑Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Non-Subdivisions)
❑ Driveway or Property Approach(s)
• Submit a "Driveway Approach Request"form to ACHD Construction (for approval by Development Services & Traffic
Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
❑Working in the ACHD Right-of-Way
• Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Permit
Application"to ACHD Construction—Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50' or you
are placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
❑ Sediment&Erosion Submittal
• At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Construction Meeting an Erosion &Sediment Control Narrative&Plan, done
by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD
Stormwater Section.
❑ Idaho Power Company
• Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con being
scheduled.
❑ Final Approval from Development Services is required prior to scheduling a Pre-Con.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of
the final decision made by the Development Services Manager when it is alleged that the
Development Services Manager did not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all of
the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily
and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be charged
the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the Secretary
and Clerk of the District, which must be filed within ten (10)working days from the date of
the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal shall refer to the
decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address and telephone number
and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall include a written summary of the
provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal and/or the facts and law relied upon and
shall include a written argument in support of the appeal. The Commission shall not
consider a notice of appeal that does not comply with the provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The Development Services Manager shall have ten (10) working days
from the date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and
may during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also consider
and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply and any
modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant prior to the
Commission hearing on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the appeal
will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular meeting to be held
within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of the Development Services
Manager's reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being appealed, the notice
of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at least one (1) week prior
to the hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm or
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision being
appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence presented at
the hearing.
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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
1. Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD
staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request
reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action
previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and
materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties.
a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for
reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on
by all Commissioners present.
If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a
certain time.
b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no
later than 11:00 a.m. 2 days prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular meeting
following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of
the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next
scheduled regular Commission meeting.
c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth
new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that
has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information establishing an error of
fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at
the meeting.
d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it
occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to
ACHD staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which
the matter is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter
at a meeting where the agenda notice so provides.
e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action,
interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the
President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take
any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable.
f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover
administrative costs, as established by the Commission.
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