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Project/File: Hadler/MPP22-0029 / H-2022-0064
This is an annexation with rezone and a preliminary plat application to allow for the
development of a 156 lot residential subdivision on 21 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
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Site address: 7200 S. Locust Grove Road 1'
Staff Approval: October 18, 2022
Applicant: Laren Bailey
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Boise, ID 83706
Staff Contact: Dawn Battles, Senior Planner
Phone: 387-6218 y
E-mail: dbattles(a)achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of an annexation with rezone
from RUT (Rural-Urban Transition) to R-15 (Medium-High Density Residential) and a preliminary
plat to allow for the development of a 156 lot residential subdivision consisting of 145 building lots
(52 attached single family lots and 93 detached single family lots) and 11 common lots on 21 acres.
The applicant's rezone proposal is consistent with the City of Meridian's future land use map which
designates this site as Medium Density Residential.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Medium Density Residential & Medium-Low Density R-8 & R-4
Residential
South Rural-Urban Transition RUT
East Rural-Urban Transition RUT
West Medium-Low Density Residential R-4
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• Meridian South Fire Station No. 7 consisting of a fire station and a police station building on 4
acres is located northeast of the site was approved by ACHD in December 2021.
• Discovery Park Phase 2, an existing regional park is located northeast of the site will consist
of additional improvements to include, but not limited to, a concession building, restrooms,
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picnic shelters, bocce ball courts, basketball court and a community garden was approved by
ACHD in September 2021.
• Apex Southeast, a 279 lot mixed use development consisting of 237 residential lots, 2
commercial lots, 30 common lots and 10 other lots on 82 acres is located north of the site was
approved by ACHD in August 2020.
• Apex Northwest, a 145 lot mixed use development consisting of 120 residential lots, 11
commercial lots and 14 common lots on 42 acres is located northwest of the site was approved
by ACHD in August 2020.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. Pathway Crossings: United States Access Board R304.5.1.2 Shared Use Paths. In shared use
paths, the width of curb ramps runs and blended transitions shall be equal to the width of the shared
use path.
AASHTO's Guidelines for the Development of Bicycle Facilities 5.3.5 Other Intersection
Treatments: The opening of a shared use path at the roadway should be at least the same width
as the shared use path itself. If a curb ramp is provided, the ramp should be the full width of the
path, not including any flared sides if utilized. . . . Detectable warnings should be placed across the
full width of the ramp.
FHWA's "Designing Sidewalks and Trails for Access" (1999) reflected common ADA-related
concepts: Chapter 6, Page 16-6: The width of the ramp should be at least as wide as the average
width of the trail to improve safety for users who will be traveling at various speeds. In addition, the
overall width of the trail should be increased, so the curb ramp can be slightly offset to the side.
The increased width reduces conflict at the intersection by providing more space for users at the
bottom of the ramp.
7. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.61 centerline miles of new public
road.
8. 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.
9. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP):
• Lake Hazel Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5-lanes from Locust Grove
Road to Eagle Road in 2022.
• Eagle Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5-lanes from Lake Hazel Road to
Amity Road and includes a roundabout at the Eagle Road and Taconic Drive intersection in
2024.
• The intersection of Lake Hazel Road and Eagle Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be
widened to 5-lanes on the north leg, 4-lanes on the south leg, 3-lanes on the west leg and 4-
lanes on the east leg and signalized in 2023.
• Lake Hazel Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from SH-69 to Locust Grove
Road between 2036 and 2040.
10. 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
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cooperation among local jurisdictions in implementing the Roadways to Bikeways Plan
recommendations.
The BMP identifies Locust Grove Road as Level 2 facilities and Lake Hazel Road as Level 3 facilities
that will be constructed as part of a future ACHD project. The BMP also identifies level 1 facilities
on the new collector roadway abutting the site's north property line. The applicant will construct the
new collector consistent with the MSM and the Roadways to Bikeways Master plan.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,420 vehicle trips per day; 141
vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact analysis.
2. Traffic Impact Analysis
CR Engineering, Inc. prepared an abbreviated traffic analysis for the proposed Hadler Subdivision.
The analysis included a turn lane analysis for the Peak Avenue/Via Roberto Lane intersection and
an evaluation of the trips anticipated on internal local streets proposed within the development.
a. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The traffic impact analysis indicates that the Peak
Avenue and Via Roberto Lane intersection is anticipated to operate at an acceptable level of
service planning threshold and turn lanes are not warranted under 2025 total traffic conditions.
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Internal Local Roadways Traffic Volume Threshold Evaluation
The TIS notes that the internal local streets are not anticipated to exceed the allowable 1,000
average daily trips for new local streets with the exception of the entry portion of Peak Avenue,
which is anticipated to carry 1,420 trips per day. ACHD policy limits developments with only
one access point to 1,000 trips per day for local streets. Although, Peak Avenue exceeds the
allowable 1,000 average daily trips threshold for maximum traffic on one access, staff
recommends approval of Peak Avenue to be constructed as a local street as the applicant is
proposing to construct a secondary emergency access only onto Locust Grove Road.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
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Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak
Roadway Frontage Classification Traffic Count Hour Level of
Service
Lake Hazel Road None Principal Arterial 351 Better than "E"
Locust Grove Road 600-feet Minor Arterial 143 Better than "E"
• Acceptable level of service for a two-lane principal arterial is "E" (690 VPH).
• Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 VPH).
• Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is "E" (575 VPH).
• Acceptable level of service for a three-lane minor arterial is "E" (720 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 Lake Hazel Road west of Eagle Road was 6,326 on August
29, 2019.
• The average daily traffic count for Locust Grove Road south of Lake Hazel Road was 1,485
on May 22, 2018.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Peak Avenue-Maximum Traffic on One Access Point
a. Policy:
Average Daily Traffic(ADT): District policy 7207.3.1 states that ADT on new and existing local
streets should typically be less than 2,000. This ADT applies to both existing and new streets.
For new streets that are stubbed to connect to adjacent land that is not fully developed, the
allowable ADT for the new street will typically be no more than 1,000 ADT, to accommodate
future additional traffic from the adjacent land, depending on the size of the adjacent
undeveloped land. When stub streets are connected and properties fully developed, local
streets should not exceed 2,000.
In developed areas where streets already exceed 2,000 ADT or are close to exceeding 2,000
ADT, the Commission may grant approval to exceed the 2,000 ADT based on existing zoning
of undeveloped properties or infill development. The Commission may also consider the need
for additional roadway improvements or traffic calming to mitigate the additional traffic if
necessary.
The ADTs listed above are desirable planning thresholds for local streets, not roadway
capacities. Actual roadway capacities are much higher than the planning thresholds.
Maximum Traffic on One Access: District policy 7207.3.3 states that if a proposed
development only has one access to a public street that is a local street, or if it proposes to
extend public streets from existing development with only one local street access to the public
street system, the maximum forecast ADT to be allowed at any point on a local street access is
1,000 and is subject to fire department requirements for the provision of a secondary access.
This volume may be reduced or increased based on information received from the lead land
use agency, the applicable fire department, and/or emergency services. The District will also
take into consideration the following items when determining whether or not to reduce or
increase the maximum allowable ADT: railroad crossings, canal crossings, topography
(foothills vs. flat land), pedestrian connectivity, location of schools, etc.
b. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a local street entrance, Peak
Avenue, to intersect Via Roberto Lane which is anticipated to carry 1,420 trips per day. The
applicant is proposing to construct two stub streets to the adjacent parcels.
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Staff Comments/Recommendations: The traffic impact analysis indicates that Peak Avenue
will exceed the allowable 1,000 average daily trips threshold for maximum traffic on one access.
ACHD policy limits developments with only one access point to 1,000 trips per day for local
streets. Although, Peak Avenue exceeds the allowable 1,000 average daily trips threshold for
maximum traffic on one access, staff recommends approval of Peak Avenue to be constructed
as a local street as the applicant is proposing to construct a secondary emergency access only
onto Locust Grove Road.
2. Locust Grove Road
a. Existing Conditions: Locust Grove Road is improved with 2-travel lanes, 25-feet of pavement
and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 62-feet of right-of-way for Locust
Grove Road (23-feet from centerline).
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 Policy 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 states
that the standard 3-lane street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within 70
feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a
continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes.
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.
Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall widen
the pavement to a minimum of 17-feet from centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder
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adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter and additional pavement widening may be required
(See Section 7205.5.5).
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 Locust Grove Road is designated in
the MSM as a Residential Arterial with 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 46-foot street section
within 78-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to improve
Locust Grove Road with 10-foot wide concrete sidewalk and I
the dedication of additional right-of-way to 2-feet behind back VIA ROBERTO LANE
of sidewalk abutting the site. II
The applicant is proposing to construct a 20-foot wide
emergency access only onto Locust Grove Road located
435-feet south of the proposed Via Roberto Lane.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The centerline of
Locust Grove Road abutting the site is not centered on the
section line and is offset approximately 14-feet west of the
existing centerline of the roadway. Consistent with prior
actions in the vicinity of the site, improvements and right-of-
way dedication on Locust Grove Road should be measured
from the centerline of the roadway abutting the site.
However, improvements and right-of-way dedication may
need to shift west toward the section line to tie into the
improvement being constructed as part of the Apex
Southeast Subdivision located directly north of the site. Theapplicant should should coordinate with Development review staff
regarding the final location of improvements and right-of-way
dedication on Locust Grove Road, prior to plan submittal.
The applicant's proposal to improve Locust Grove Road with EMERGE CYI! I _ -_.---
10-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site exceeds District policy which requires
the construction of 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk and should be approved, as
proposed. The applicant should be required to locate the sidewalk a minimum of 32-feet from
centerline of Locust Grove Road abutting the site.
Consistent with the MSM, the applicant should be required to dedicate additional right-of-way
to total 39-feet from centerline of Locust Grove Road abutting the site. The additional dedicated
right-of-way is not impact fee eligible for compensation, as this segment of Locust Grove Road
is not scheduled in the CIP.
The applicant should be required to improve Locust Grove Road with 17-feet of pavement from
centerline plus a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder abutting the site.
The applicant should be required to provide a permanent right-of-way easement to 2-feet behind
back of sidewalk for any sidewalk located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. Sidewalk shall
be located wholly within right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
The applicant's proposal to construct a 20-foot wide emergency access only onto Locust Grove
Road located 435-feet south of the proposed Via Roberto Lane meets District policy and should
be approved, as proposed. The emergency access should be restricted with a gate or bollards,
located outside of the right-of-way, as determined by the appropriate fire department.
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3. Via Roberto Lane
a. Existing Conditions: There are no collector roadways adjacent to the site.
Via Roberto Lane was approved to be constructed as a full 36-foot wide collector street section
with vertical curb and gutter on both sides of the roadway and concrete sidewalk on the north
side of the roadway, as part of the Apex Southeast development located on the adjacent parcel
directly north 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.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section
for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District
will consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and taking
into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need for
bicycle lanes, and on-street parking.
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.
Half Street Policy: District Policy 7206.2.2 required improvements shall consist of pavement
widening to one-half the required width, including curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk (minimum
5-feet), plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening beyond the centerline established for the
street to provide an adequate roadway surface, with the pavement crowned at the ultimate
centerline. A 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway
storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved side.
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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 Residential Collector. The new collector roadway should intersect
Locust Grove Road and continue through the property stubbing to the east. The Residential
Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide recommends a 2-lane
roadway with bike lanes, and on street parking, a 36-foot street section within 50 to 70-feet of
right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: As noted above, Via Roberto Lane is approved to be constructed as a
36-foot wide collector street section (from curb to curb) as part of the Apex Southeast
development located directly north of the site. Therefore, the applicant is proposing to complete
Via Roberto Lane as a complete 36-foot wide collector street section with the construction of an
8-foot wide planter strip and 10-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to complete Via Roberto Lane
as a complete 36-foot wide collector street section with the construction of an 8-foot wide planter
strip and 10-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk exceeds District policy which requires the
construction of 5-foot wide detached or 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk and should be
approved as proposed.
If Via Roberto Lane, abutting the site, has not been constructed as part of the Apex Southeast
development, then the applicant should be required to construct Via Roberto Lane as '/2 of a
36-foot wide collector street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide detached or 7-foot
wide attached concrete sidewalk on the south side of the roadway plus an additional 12-feet of
pavement widening beyond the centerline of the roadway with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder
and borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff on the north side of the
roadway. Dedicate right-of-way to extend to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk on the south side
and to 2-feet behind back of borrow ditch on the north side.
For detached sidewalk, 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 back of sidewalk.
4. Internal Local Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no local streets within the site.
b. Policy:
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is
taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way widths
for all local streets shall generally not be less than 47-feet wide and that the standard street
section shall be 33-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb).
Standard Urban Local Street-33-foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 33-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-
curb)for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This street section
shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall
typically be constructed within 47-feet of right-of-way.
Reduced Urban Local Street-27-foot Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District
Policy 7207.5.2 states that the width of a reduced urban local street shall be 27-feet (back-of-
curb to back-of-curb) with curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be within 41-feet of right-of-way. Unless approved in writing by the land use
agency, this street section is not allowed by the City of Kuna and City of Star. In some cases
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this street width may not accommodate new utilities. A 29-foot street section within 43-feet of
right-of-way may be constructed in lieu of a 27-foot street section if the applicant demonstrates
that the additional roadway width is necessary to extend the utilities. Although some parking is
allowed by the following subsections, the District will further restrict parking on a reduced width
street if curves or other physical features cause problems, if actual emergency response
experience indicates that emergency vehicles may not be able to provide service, or if other
safety concerns arise. One of the following three sets of design conditions shall apply.
Design Condition #1: Parking is allowed on one side of a reduced width street when all of the
following criteria are met:
• The street is in a residential area.
• The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
• The developer shall install NO PARKING signs on one side of the street, as specified by
the District and as specified by the appropriate fire department.
• This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks
on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
• Traffic volumes on the street shall not exceed 1,000 vehicle trips per day. There shall be
no possibility that another street may be connected to it in a manner that would allow more
than 1,000 vehicle trips per day.
Design Condition #2: Parking is allowed on both sides of a reduced width street when the street
layout has the qualities of a road grid system. This provides fire trucks and other emergency
vehicles alternate routes of access since the ability to pass another vehicle may be
compromised by placement of parked vehicles on both sides of the street. The following criteria
shall be met:
• The street is in a residential area.
• The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
• The block length of the street shall not exceed 500-feet, measured between centerlines.
• Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
• A minimum of two street connections shall be provided to each end of the street with the
reduced width. The two connecting streets shall each connect to the larger street system
to provide the intended alternate routes of access. A street system that has one street
connection to the larger street network on one end and a loop/circle street on the other
end with no outlet shall not be approved.
• This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks
on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
Design Condition #3: Parking is allowed on both sides of a reduced width residential street with
passing pockets that are created when two driveways are constructed near the same property
line, where a 50-foot segment will not have on—street parking on the side of the street with the
driveways. This provides fire trucks and other vehicles areas to move to the side of the street
to allow another vehicle to pass when vehicles are parked on the street. Parking is allowed on
both sides of a reduced width street when the following criteria are met:
• The street is in a residential area.
• The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or
emergency response unit in the jurisdiction.
• Driveway locations are predetermined with curb cuts forthe driveways to be installed when
the street is constructed. The curb cuts shall be 20-feet wide. Each lot on the street will be
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paired with an adjacent lot. If there are an odd number of lots, one lot at either end of the
street will not be paired. Each pair of lots shall locate its driveway 5-feet from the shared
lot line of the pair.
• This street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalks
on both sides and shall typically be constructed within 41-feet of right-of-way.
• The lots cannot abut an alley.
• Traffic volumes on the street are not forecast to exceed 400 vehicle trips per day.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is required
on both sides of all local streets, except those in rural developments with net densities of one
dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot frontage,
in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some local
jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
The sidewalk may be placed next to the back-of-curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
8-feet wide between the back-of-curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in
accordance with the District's Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the parkway
strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce the width of
the parkway strip.
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 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to
provide a minimum turning radius of 50-feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the
emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands may
be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29-foot street section is constructed around the
island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard
AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval from
the appropriate fire department for this design element.
The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case
basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the written
approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the development is
located.
Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are
permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to
accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided:
• The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD.
• The width of an island near an intersection is 12-feet maximum for a minimum distance of
150-feet. Beyond the 150-feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30-feet.
• At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width
shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers.
• The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if
landscaping is to be placed within these medians.
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• The license agreement shall contain the District's requirements of the developer including,
but not limited to, a "hold harmless" clause; requirements for maintenance by the
developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions.
• Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope
away from the curb to prevent ponding.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the entrance roadway, Peak
Avenue, with two 21-foot wide travel lanes, a 9-foot wide center landscape island, vertical curb,
gutter an 8-foot wide landscape strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within 81-feet
of right-of-way.
The applicant is proposing to construct the following streets as 33-foot street sections with curb,
gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk:
• Vantage Point Drive from the intersection with Peak Avenue, the entry street, east to the
site's east property line.
• Steeple Avenue from the intersection with Orion Greens Drive to the site's south
property line.
The applicant is proposing to construct the other internal local streets as 27-foot wide street
sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 41-feet of right-of-
way.
The applicant is proposing to construct three knuckles throughout the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct the entrance
roadway, Peak Avenue, with two 21-foot wide travel lanes, a 9-foot wide center landscape
island, vertical curb, gutter an 8-foot wide landscape strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete
sidewalk within 81-feet of right-of-way meets District policy and should be approved, as
proposed.
The 9-foot wide center landscape island on Peak Avenue should be platted as right-of-way
owned by ACHD. The applicant or homeowner's association should enter into a license
agreement for any landscaping proposed within the islands.
The applicant's proposal to construct the easterly portion of Vantage Point Drive and Steeple
Avenue as 33-foot wide local street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
meets District policy and should be approved as proposed. The applicant should be required to
dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk.
The applicant's proposal to construct the other internal local streets as 27-foot wide street
sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 41-feet of right-of-
way meets District policy and should be approved as proposed.
The applicant's proposal to construct three knuckles throughout the site meets District policy
and should be approved, as proposed.
For detached sidewalk, 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 back of sidewalk.
5. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways within the site.
b. Policy:
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Collector Offset Policy: District policy 7206.4.5, states that the preferred spacing for a new
local street intersecting a collector roadway to align or offset a minimum of 330-feet from any
other street (measured centerline to centerline).
Local Offset Policy: District policy 7207.4.2, requires local roadways to align or provide a
minimum offset of 125-feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct one new local roadway, Peak
Avenue, to intersect Via Roberto Lane located 670-feet east of Locust Grove Road and in
alignment with the approved entrance for Apex Southeast located directly adjacent to the north
of the site.
The applicant is proposing to construct the local internal streets to align or offset by a minimum
of 125-feet.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct one new local
roadway, Peak Avenue, to intersect Via Roberto Lane located 670-feet east of Locust Grove
Road and in alignment with the approved entrance for Apex Southeast located directly adjacent
to the north of the site meet District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
The applicant's proposal to construct the local internal streets to align or offset by a minimum
of 125-feet meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
6. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing stub streets to and from the site.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4.3 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 7207.2.4, 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 ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED 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: District policy 7207.2.4.4 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 is proposing to construct two local stub streets in the
following locations:
• Vantage Point Drive to the east located 150-feet north of the site's south property line
(measured centerline to south property line).
• Steeple Avenue to the south located 481-feet east of Locust Grove Road.
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The applicant is proposing to construct a permanent cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of
Vantage Point Drive.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct two stub streets
meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required
to install a sign at the terminus of each stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE
EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
The applicant's proposal to construct a permanent cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of
Vantage Point Drive meets District policy as it extends greater than 150-feet in length and
should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to construct the permanent
cul-de-sac turnaround with a minimum 50-foot radius.
7. Driveways
7.1 Locust Grove Road
a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 16-foot wide unimproved driveway from the site onto
Locust Grove Road located at the site's north 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 7205.4.6 states that direct access to minor 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 a under District policy 7205.4.6, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved
by the District Commission.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.6 Table 1 a, requires driveways located on minor
arterial roadways with a speed limit of 50 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 425-feet from
any existing or proposed driveway.
Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross
access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels
so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the existing 16-foot wide
unimproved driveway onto Locust Grove Road located at the site's north property line with
sidewalk, fencing and landscaping.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to close the existing 16-foot
wide unimproved driveway onto Locust Grove Road located at the site's north property line with
sidewalk, fencing and landscaping meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
7.2 Zenith Avenue, Orion Greens Drive and Cadence Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Zenith Avenue, Orion Greens Drive and Cadence Avenue have not been
constructed within the site.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways near intersections to be
located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the nearest local street
intersection, and 150-feet from the nearest collector or arterial street intersection.
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Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from an
intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local street,
but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required,
residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20-feet and may be constructed
as curb-cut type driveways.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.4.3, 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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct three 20-foot wide paved shared
access driveways in the following locations:
• Onto Zenith Avenue and in alignment with Vantage Pointe Drive
• Onto Orion Greens Drive and in alignment with Zenith Avenue
• Onto Cadence Avenue and in alignment with Orion Greens Drive
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct three 20-foot wide
paved share access driveways meet District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
8. Traffic Calming
Speed Control and Traffic Calming Policy: District policy 7207.3.7 states that the design of
local street systems should discourage excessive speeds by using passive design elements. If
the design or layout of a development is anticipated to necessitate future traffic calming
implementation by the District, then the District will require changes to the layout and/or the
addition of passive design elements such as horizontal curves, bulb-outs, chokers, etc. The
District will also consider texture changes to the roadway surface (i.e. stamped concrete) as a
passive design element. These alternative methods may require maintenance and/or license
agreement.
a. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a long straight roadway, Vantage
Pointe Drive, to be greater than 750-feet in length.
b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to redesign Vantage
Pointe Drive to reduce the length of the roadway or include passive design elements and submit
a revised preliminary plat showing the redesigned roadway for review and approval prior to plan
submittal for the first final plat.
Stop signs, speed humps/bumps and valley gutters will not be accepted as traffic calming.
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
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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
Locust Grove Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway and Via Roberto Street is classified as
a 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. Redesign Vantage Pointe Drive to reduce the length of the roadway to be less than 750-feet in
length or include passive design elements and submit a revised preliminary plat showing the
redesigned roadway for review and approval prior to plan submittal of the first final plat.
Stop signs, speed humps/bumps and valley gutters will not be accepted as traffic calming.
2. Coordinate with Development review staff regarding the final location of improvements and right-
of-way dedication on Locust Grove Road, prior to plan submittal, as improvements and right-of-way
dedication may need to shift west toward the section line to tie into the improvements being
constructed as part of the Apex Southeast Subdivision located directly north of the site.
3. Dedicate additional right-of-way to total 39-feet from centerline of Locust Grove Road abutting the
site. Compensation will not be provided.
4. Improve Locust Grove Road with 17-feet of pavement from centerline, a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder
and 10-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. Locate the sidewalk a minimum of
32-feet from centerline of Locust Grove Road abutting the site.
5. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk for any sidewalk
located outside of the dedicated right-of-way. Sidewalk shall be located wholly within right-of-way
or wholly within an easement.
6. Construct a 20-foot wide emergency access only onto Locust Grove Road located 435-feet south
of the proposed Via Roberto Lane, as proposed. Restrict the emergency access with a gate or
bollards, located outside of the right-of-way, as determined by the appropriate fire department.
7. Complete Via Roberto Lane as a complete 36-foot wide collector street section with the construction
of an 8-foot wide planter strip and 10-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site, as
proposed.
OR,
If Via Roberto Lane, abutting the site, has not been constructed as part of the Apex Southeast
development, then construct Via Roberto Lane as '/2 of a 36-foot wide collector street section with
vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide detached or 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk on the
south side of the roadway plus an additional 12-feet of pavement widening beyond the centerline
of the roadway with a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and borrow ditch sized to accommodate the
roadway storm runoff on the north side of the roadway. Dedicate right-of-way to extend to 2-feet
behind back of sidewalk on the south side and to 2-feet behind back of borrow ditch on the north
side.
8. Construct the entrance roadway, Peak Avenue, to intersect with Via Roberto Lane with two 21-foot
wide travel lanes, a 9-foot wide center landscape island, vertical curb, gutter an 8-foot wide
landscape strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within 81-feet of right-of-way, as
proposed.
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9. Plat the 9-foot wide center landscape island on Peak Avenue as right-of-way owned by ACHD. The
applicant or homeowner's association should enter into a license agreement for any landscaping
proposed within the island.
10. Construct the following streets as 33-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide concrete
sidewalk and dedicate right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk:
• Vantage Point Drive from the intersection with Peak Avenue, the entry street, east to the
site's east property line.
• Steeple Avenue from the intersection with Orion Greens Drive to the site's south
property line.
11. Construct the other internal local streets as 27-foot wide street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot
wide attached concrete sidewalk within 41-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
12. Construct three knuckles throughout the site, as proposed.
13. For all detached sidewalk, 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 back of sidewalk.
14. Construct one new local roadway, Peak Avenue, to intersect Via Roberto Lane located 670-feet
east of Locust Grove Road and in alignment with the approved entrance for Apex Southeast located
directly adjacent to the north of the site, as proposed.
15. Construct the local internal streets to align or offset by a minimum of 125-feet, as proposed.
16. Construct two local stub street in the following locations, as proposed:
• Vantage Point Drive to the east located 150-feet north of the site's south property line
(measured centerline to south property line).
• Steeple Avenue to the south located 481-feet east of Locust Grove Road
17. Construct a permanent cul-de-sac turnaround with a minimum 50-foot radius at the terminus of
Vantage Point Drive.
18. Install a sign at the terminus of each stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN
THE FUTURE."
19. Close the existing 16-foot wide unimproved driveway onto Locust Grove Road located at the site's
north property line with sidewalk, fencing and landscaping, as proposed.
20. Construct three 20-foot wide paved shared access driveways, as proposed, in the following
locations:
• Onto Zenith Avenue and in alignment with Vantage Pointe Drive
• Onto Orion Greens Drive and in alignment with Zenith Avenue
• Onto Cadence Avenue and in alignment with Orion Greens Drive
21. Locust Grove Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway and Via Roberto Street is classified as
a 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.
22. 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.
23. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
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24. 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. Traffic Analysis Summary
4. Utility Coordinating Council
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Appeal Guidelines
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SUMMARY
Based on the TIA results,the proposed development is anticipated to have minimal impacts on Via Roberto Lane.
The key findings are:
■ Hadler Subdivision is a proposed residential development with 145 single-family dwelling units
■ The development is estimated to generate 1,420 weekday daily trips, 104 trips in the AM peak hour, and
141 trips in the PM peak hour
■ All site-generated trips will use the proposed Peak Avenue access on Via Roberto Lane to access the
roadway network
■ The proposed Peak Avenue and Via Roberto Lane intersection is anticipated to meet minimum operational
thresholds under 2025 build-out year total traffic conditions
■ The proposed Peak Avenue and Via Roberto Lane intersection is not expected to warrant turn lanes and
2025 build-out year total traffic conditions
■ Maintain a minimum intersection sight distance of 390 feet at the proposed Peak Avenue and Via Roberto
Lane intersection for a 35-mph roadway
• Building setback and landscape design should not obstruct intersection sight distance
■ All internal roadways are local roads expected to carry less than 1,000 vpd except for a short segment of
Peak Avenue estimated to carry 1,420 vpd
• Peak Avenue does not have front-on housing
■ Traffic calming measures should be installed on the east-west internal local road with a straight segment
exceeding 750 feet per ACHD Policy
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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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