2022-09-20 ACHD Staff Report CHD
Mary May, President
Alexis Pickering,Vice-President
CIO
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{j � Kent Goldthorpe,,Commissioner
Dave McKinney,Commissioner
September 30, 2022
To: Hugh Lucas (Email)
Fulmer Lucas Engineering, LLC
Subject: MER22-0122/H-2022-0065
5775 W. Chinden Boulevard/ Parcel R6991222360
West Valley Emergency Medical Center — Conditional Use Permit for a
hospital in the C-G Zoning District, Phase 1 of the Hospital Campus proposed
A. Findings of Fact
1. Prior Action: On August 3, 2020, the Ada County Highway District approved Prescott Ridge/
MPP19-0026/ H-2020-0047 for 320 single family lots, 63 townhouse lots, 1 multi-family lot, 1
medical campus lot and 1 school on 126.5 acres. The site-specific conditions of approval also
apply to this application for the West Valley Emergency Medical Center/MER22/0122/H-2022-
0065.
2. Driveways — Rustic Oak Way
a. Existing Conditions: As part of ACHD's action on Prescott Ridge Subdivision, ACHD
approved a driveway for the multi-family onto Rustic Oak Way located 250-north of Lost Rapids
Street and 210-feet south of the future medical access for this proposal and a driveway aligning
with Chainsaw Street further south for the community club house access.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct 2 driveways onto Rustic Oak
Way for the proposed West Valley Emergency Medical Center:
• A 26-foot wide curb cut type driveway located 494-feet south of Chinden Boulevard (as
measured centerline to centerline) and restrict it to right-in/right-out, and
• A 26-foot wide driveway located 210-feet south of the northern driveway proposed and
210-feet north of the driveway proposed for the multi-family.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: As part of ACHD's action on Prescott Ridge
Subdivision, ACHD approved a modification of Policy for the multi-family driveway to be offset
210-foot spacing from the future southern driveway for this site. The applicant's proposal
meets District Policy and is consistent with ACHD's previous action and should be approved
as proposed, except for the driveway proposed 210-feet north of the southern driveway. This
driveway was not proposed or shown in the application for Prescott Subdivision, so the offset
was not approved, and it does not meet District Policy which requires a minimum of 245-feet
of spacing between driveways on collector roads. However, staff recommends a modification
of Policy to allow the driveway as proposed due to the fact that direct access to emergency
services is needed and the applicant has proposed to restrict it to right-in/right-out only. This
is a 14% modification of Policy and can be approved at the Development Services Manager
level. The applicant should be required to install signage at the driveway indicating that it is
restricted to right-in/right-out only. Staff recommends that the applicant be required to construct
the driveways as curb return type driveways as is required for driveways on collector roads.
B. Traffic Information
Trip Generation
This development is estimated to generate 279 additional vehicle trips per day and 17
additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour based on the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 11t" edition.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct one 26-foot wide curb return type driveway onto Rustic Oak Way located a
494-feet south of Chinden Boulevard, as measured centerline to centerline, as
proposed.
a. Install signage restricting the driveway to right-in/right-out only. A 6-inch raised
median or candle sticks are not required at this time due to the emergency
nature of the access.
2. Construct one 26-foot wide curb return type driveway onto Rustic Oak Way located a
minimum of 210-feet from the multi-family driveway.
3. A Traffic Impact Fee may/will be assessed by ACHD and will be due prior to issuance
of a building permit. Please contact the ACHD Planner (see below) for information
regarding impact fees.
4. Submit civil plans to ACHD Development Services for review and approval. The
impact fee assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by
ACHD.
5. Comply with the Standard Conditions of Approval as noted below.
D. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Standard Conditions of Approval
4. Appeal Guidelines
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6293.
Sincerely,
Paige Bankhead, PE
Traffic Engineer
Development Services
Email cc: City of Meridian — Sonya Allen
West Valley Medical Center— Nicole Hoch
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Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way(including
all easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD
right-of-way(including all easements).Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are
prohibited from being located within the ACHD right-of-way.
2. In accordance with District policy, 7203.6, the applicant may be required to update any
existing non-compliant pedestrian improvements abutting the site to meet current
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The applicant's engineer should
provide documentation of ADA compliance to District Development Review staff for review.
3. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged
during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at
387-6280 (with file number) for details.
4. A license agreement and compliance with the District's Tree Planter policy is required for
all landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas.
5. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
6. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way.
The applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant.
The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business
days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD
Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are
compromised during any phase of construction.
7. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file
numbers)for details.
8. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual, ISPWC
Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Standards unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in
the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
10. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in
writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an
authorized representative of ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain
written confirmation of any change from ACHD.
11. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the
site plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time.
Any change in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application, shall
require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard Conditions of Approval in
place at that time unless a waiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is
granted by the ACHD Commission.
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.