2023-03-31 ACHD updated Development Services Department
CHD
Project/File: Colorado Ridge/ MPP22-0036/ H-2022-0079
This is an annexation with rezone, a conditional use permit, a private street, and a
preliminary plat application to allow for the development of 2 lots on 11-acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian = .y
Site address: 4420,4490, and 4540 W. Franklin Road w .,.,,•.,, „
Staff Approval: March 23, 2023
Applicant: Kindi Moosman
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2775 W Navigator Drive, Suite 210
Meridian, ID 83642ilk
Staff Contact: Dawn Battles, Senior Planner — `-• •.•• -' !'
Phone: 387-6218 =�.
E-mail: dbattles(a)achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
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1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of annexation with a rezone
from RUT (Rural-Urban Transitional) to R-15 (Medium-High Density Residential), a conditional use
permit, a private street, and a preliminary plat application to allow for the development of a 2-lot
subdivision which will include 122 residential units consisting of 50 attached and 30 detached
residential units and 42 multifamily units on 11-acres. The application includes a development
agreement modification with the City of Meridian. The applicant's rezone proposal is consistent
with the City of Meridian's Future Land Use Map which designates this site as High-Density
Residential.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Medium-High Density Residential R-15
South Rural-Urban Transitional (Ada County) RUT (Ada County)
East Traditional Neighborhood-Residential TN-R
West Mixed Employment WE
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:
• Ascent Subdivision, a 43-unit residential development located east of Zimmerman Lane, with
Staff Report issued May 29, 2020.
• Aviator Subdivision, a 75 residential unit development on 9.9 acres, abutting the site's
northern property line, with Staff Report issued on February 10, 2022.
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• Newkirk Subdivision, a residential development containing 68 townhomes and 216 multifamily
units is currently under review by ACHD.
5. Transit: Transit services are available to serve the site via routes 40 and 42.
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 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):
There are no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that are in the
Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP).
• Franklin Road is scheduled in the IFYWP to be widened to 5-lanes from McDermott Road to
Black Cat Road with the design year in 2026 and the construction date has not been
determined.
• Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Franklin Road to Cherry
Lane between 2031 and 2035.
• Black Cat Road is listed in the CIP to be widened to 5-lanes from Overland Road to Franklin
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
cooperation among local jurisdictions in implementing the Roadways to Bikeways Plan
recommendations.
The BMP identifies Black Cat Road as Level 3 facilities that will be constructed as part of a future
ACHD project, and the BMP identifies Franklin Road as existing Level 2 facilities.
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B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,009 additional vehicle trips per day;
97 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Colorado Ridge
previously referred to as Modern Craftsman Meridian Residential Development. The executive
summary of the findings as presented by Kimley-Horn and Associates, Inc. can be found as
Attachment 3. 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 berlow under staff comments.
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a. Policy:
Mitigation Proposals: Mitigation recommendations shall be provided within the report. At a
minimum, for each roadway segment and intersection that does not meet the minimum
acceptable level of service planning threshold or v/c ratio, the report must discuss feasible
measures to avoid or reduce the impact to the system. To be considered adequate, measures
should be specific and feasible. Mitigation may also include:
• Revision to the Phasing Plan to coincide with the District's planning Capital Projects.
• Reducing the scope and/or scale of the project.
Alternative Mitigation Measures: 7106.7.3 states that if traditional mitigation measures such
as roadway widening and intersection improvements are infeasible as determined by ACHD,
the TIS may recommend alternative mitigation measures. Alternative mitigation measures shall
demonstrate that impacts from the project will be offset.
• If the impacted roadway segments and/or intersections are programmed as funded in
the Integrated Five Year Work Plan (IFYWP) or the Capital Improvements Plan (CIP);
no alternative mitigation is required.
• If the impacted roadway segments and/or intersections are not programmed in either
the IFYWP or the CIP; the applicant may (i) analyze the shoulder hour and (ii) provide a
safety analysis to determine alternative mitigation requirements.
o If the impacted roadway segments and intersections meet the minimum
acceptable level of service planning thresholds in the shoulder hour the applicant
may suggest feasible alternative mitigation such as: sidewalks, bike facilities,
connectivity, safety improvements, etc. within 1.5 miles of the proposed
development.
o If the shoulder hour planning thresholds are exceeded the applicant may request
to enter into a Development Agreement and pay into the Priority Corridor Fund
an amount determined by the ACHD to offset impacts from the project.
• Alternative Mitigation may also include:
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: The traffic impact study notes that the study area
intersections are anticipated to operate at an acceptable level of service planning threshold
under existing, background and total traffic conditions with the exception of the Black
Cat/Aviator Street intersection.
Black Cat Road/Aviator Street Intersection —The westbound left turning movement exceeds
ACHD's acceptable level of service planning thresholds during the AM peak hour under existing
and total traffic conditions. This is primarily due to the school drop off traffic generated by
Compass Charter School. The study recommends the construction of a dedicated southbound
left-turn lane and a dedicated northbound right-turn lane to mitigate the traffic impacts and
improve the function and safety of the intersection.
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Consistent with ACHD policy, a signal warrant analysis was completed for the intersection. The
intersection analysis found that the intersection meets the peak hour warrants due to the school
drop off and pick/up generated by the Compass Charter School. Additionally, the TIS notes
that during a typical weekday the intersection operates at an acceptable level of service
planning threshold.
Construction of the recommended northbound and southbound turn lanes and the installation
of a signal at the intersection is not feasible due to existing power poles on both sides of the
intersection and right-of-way constraints. This segment of Black Cat Road is programmed as a
funded improvement in the CIP for widening to 5 lanes between 2031 and 2035 and the site
generated traffic at this intersection is anticipated to be 2.4% in the AM and 3.5% in the PM
peak hour. Therefore, consistent with ACHD's Alternative Mitigation Measures and Level of
Service Planning Threshold policy, no mitigation is required.
Aviator Street Roadway Segment-Exceeds planning thresholds by 8 vehicles in the AM peak
hour under existing traffic, 14 vehicles in the AM peak hour under background traffic and 27
vehicles with only access to Aviator Street and by 19 vehicles with Aviator Street and Franklin
Road access under total traffic conditions in the eastbound direction only. Additionally, the TIS
notes this roadway segment operates at an acceptable Level of Service planning threshold
during a typical weekday. The TIS does not recommend widening Aviator Street because it is
exceeding the planning threshold by a minimal amount and due to the potential impacts to the
existing curb, gutter and sidewalk along Aviator Street.
Consistent with ACHD's Alternative Mitigation Measures policy, the applicant submitted a
shoulder hour analysis, and found that and found that Aviator Street is anticipated to operate at
an acceptable level of service planning threshold during the AM and PM shoulder hours. The
shoulder hours for total traffic were examined with only access to Aviator Street and then with
both Aviator Street and Franklin Street and they both operate acceptably in the AM and PM
shoulder hours.
Under this policy if a roadway segment is expected to meet the minimum acceptable level of
service planning thresholds in the shoulder hour the applicant may suggest feasible alternative
mitigation such as: sidewalks, bike facilities, connectivity, safety improvements, etc. within 1.5
miles of the proposed development.
The alternative mitigation analysis considered the following:
• Sidewalk connectivity on Black Cat Road north of the Black Cat Road/Franklin Road
intersection to Aviator Street on the east side of the roadway.
• Install a marked crosswalk across Aviator Street connecting the school to the residential
uses located north of Aviator Street. Additionally, the following is also provided:
o ADA compliant pedestrian ramp on crosswalk location connections north and
south on Aviator Street
o High visibility marked crosswalk
o Install new signage with or without a rectangular rapid flashing beacon
o Installation of a pedestrian-actuated rectangular rapid flashing beacon type
signal at the proposed crossing location
• A marked crosswalk across Aviator Street at the Black Cat Road/Aviator Street
intersection.
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The site generated traffic on this roadway segment is 1.1% in the AM and 5.5% in the PM peak
hour. Therefore, consistent with ACHD's Alternative Mitigation Measures and Level of Service
Planning Threshold policy, no mitigation is required.
Site Access A- A proposed local street, Moshova Avenue, onto Franklin Road located 730-
feet east of Black Cat Road and 680-feet west of Baraya Way. The TIS notes a westbound
right-turn lane is warranted on Franklin Road and this access operates acceptably as a full-
movement access and has been requested by the City staff to provide access to the adjacent
commercial parcel to the west and to help alleviate congestion associated with the Compass
Charter School located north of the site. Staff recommends approval of the location of the
driveway as it will reduce the number of driveways onto Franklin Road when the parcels to the
west develop.
Site Access B-A proposed driveway on Aviator Street located in alignment with an approved
local street, Stronghold Avenue, within the Aviation subdivision located on the north side of
Aviator Street across from the site. Staff recommends approval of the location of the driveway
as it meets District policy.
3. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour(VPH)
Roadway Frontage Functional PM Peak Hour PM Peak Hour
Classification Traffic Count Level of Service
Franklin Road 618-feet Principal Arterial 793 Better than "D"
Aviator Street 67-feet Collector 433 "E"
• Acceptable level of service for a five-lane principal arterial is "E" (1,780 VPH).
• Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH).
4. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Franklin Road east of Umbria Hills Avenue was 16,011 on
November 04, 2021.
• The average daily traffic count for Aviator Street east of Black Cat Road was 2,615 on June
28, 2022.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Ten Mile Interchange Specific Area Plan (TMISAP)
The transportation element of the TMISAP is to guide transportation decisions in the Ten Mile
Interchange Area. It was developed concurrently with the Land Use and Design Elements and has
been designed to preserve the integrity of the arterial road system and the Ten Mile interchange;
provide for the use of public transit; enhance pedestrian and bicycle mobility and accessibility; and
create transportation infrastructure and promote land use patterns that encourage the sustainable
use of resources and reduces demands on natural resources.
The TMISAP recommends the construction of an east/west collector roadway through the site.
2. Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: Franklin Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, on-street bike lanes,
vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 100
to 110-feet of right-of-way for Franklin Road (30 to 35-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
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Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of
improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master
Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the
District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 5-lane street section shall be 72-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within 96-
feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes in each direction, a
continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes on a minor arterial and a safety shoulder on a
principal arterial.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalk at least 5-feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all arterial streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide between
the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased safety and
protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if trees are to be placed
within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a minimum of
7-feet wide.
Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway.
Meandering sidewalks are discouraged.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-
of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located
wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing
streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements are to
correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction or
replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways
with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement
repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of Franklin Road is designated in the
MSM as a Planned Commercial Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 72-foot street
section within 97-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing to construct any street improvements on
Franklin Road abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Franklin Road is fully improved; therefore, no additional
right-of-way dedication or street improvements should be required as part of this application.
Consistent with ACHD's Minor Improvement Policy, the applicant should be required to repair
or replace any damaged or deficient portions of curb, gutter and sidewalk on Franklin Road
abutting the site.
Consistent with the findings and recommendations of the traffic impact study the applicant
should be required to construct a westbound right-turn lane on Franklin Road when the driveway
entrance to the site located at the site's west property line is constructed to intersect Franklin
Road. Compensation will not be provided for additional pavement widening. Coordinate the
design of the turn lanes with ACHD's Development Review staff.
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3. Aviator Street
a. Existing Conditions: There are no collector roadways within the site. There is one collector
street, Aviator Street, that stubs to the site's west property line.
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.
Off-Site Streets Policy: District Policy 7206.2.3 states that if the proposed development is not
served by a public street that is fully improved to urban standards (curb, gutter, sidewalk) or a
minimum 30-feet of pavement, then the developer shall provide 30-feet of pavement with 3-foot
wide gravel shoulders from the site to the public street specified by the District; OR the
developer shall provide 24-feet of pavement with 3-foot wide gravel shoulders and a minimum
6-foot wide detached asphalt/concrete pedestrian facility, from the site to a public street
specified by the District.
Alternatives to pavement widening including sidewalks and pathways or other proposals, may
be considered by the District. The extent of roadway improvements (improvement type and
length) will be determined by evaluating certain criteria. Criteria to establish improvement type
and length include but are limited to: traffic volumes (existing and projected); number of
pedestrians (existing and projected); location of pedestrian "attractors" and "generators" (i.e.
parks and schools); number of access points/streets serving the proposed development; usable
right-of-way; need for traffic calming; utilities and irrigation facilities. All utility relocation costs
associated with the off-site street widening shall be borne by the developer.
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.
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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.
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 Aviator Street is designated in the
MSM as a Town Center Collector with 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 60-foot street section
within 88-feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing to extend Aviator Street into the site. The
portion of Aviator Street within the site is showing as a lot within the plat and is described as
future right-of-way dedication.
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal not to extend Aviator Street
into the site does not meet District Continuation of Streets policy which requires roadways to be
extended into the site. However, Aviator Street is being fully constructed as part of the Aviation
subdivision located directly adjacent to the north of the site. The applicant should be required
to dedicate right-of-way to ACHD for the portion of Aviator Street that will be constructed within
the site (shown in red above) and the triangular shaped portion within the site (shown in blue
above). The dedication of right-of-way should extend to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk, or 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. Sidewalk shall be located wholly within right-of-way or wholly
within an easement.
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If Aviator Street has not been constructed as part of the Aviation subdivision, then the applicant
should be required to construct Aviator Street within their site as a 36-foot wide collector street
section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide detached or 7-foot wide attached concrete
sidewalk and construct the off-site portion east to the east side of the proposed driveway with
30-feet of pavement and a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder prior to the construction of the private
road/drive aisle onto Aviator Street.
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4. Moshova Avenue
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.
Local Street Intersection Spacing on Principal Arterials: District policy 7205.4.3 states that
new local streets should not typically intersect arterials. Local streets should typically intersect
collectors. If it is necessary, as determined by ACHD, for a local street to intersect an arterial,
the minimum allowable offset shall be 1,320-feet as measured from all other existing roadways
as identified in Table 1 b (7205.4.7).
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the entrance roadway, Moshova
Avenue, as a local street with two 19-foot wide travel lanes, a 10-foot wide center landscape
island, vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 64-feet of right-
of-way.
The applicant is proposing to construct the remaining portion of Moshova Avenue as a 36-foot
wide local street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 50-
feet of right-of-way and is proposed to stub to the site's west property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct the entrance
roadway, Moshova Avenue, as a local street to stub to the site's west property line located 730-
feet east of Black Cat Road and 680-feet west of Baraya Way does not meet District Local
Street Intersection Spacing on Principal Arterials policy which requires local streets to typically
intersect collector roadways, and when allowed, local streets on principal arterials are required
to offset all other existing roadways a minimum of 1,320-feet and should not be approved as
proposed. Additionally, there are no local street connections to the east of the site as shown
below and the Compass Charter School is located north and northwest of the site preventing
the construction of a local street to be extended to the north and the west of the site in the future.
The applicant should be required to construct the entrance to the site as a private road/drive
aisle from the site onto Franklin Road. See Findings 5.1 d below for the detailed requirements.
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5.1 Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: There are three existing driveways from the site onto Franklin Road
located 166, 369, and 477-feet west of Baraya Way (measured centerline to centerline).
b. Policy:
Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies in Ada
County establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will
review the proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District
intersection policies and standards. The private road should have the following requirements:
• Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets,
• Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and
• If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable)shall be located a minimum
of 50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
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.
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Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is typically
prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken from the
street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to the higher
classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be based on
Table 1 b under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved
by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial shall operate as
a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a raised median to restrict
the left turning movements.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on principal
arterial roadways to be located a minimum of 520-feet from the nearest intersection for a right-
in/right-out only driveway. Full-access driveways are not allowed on principal arterial roadways.
Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.7 Table 1 b, requires driveways located on
principal arterial roadways with a speed limit of 50 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 520-feet
from any existing or proposed driveway.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more) to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a
maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for high-
volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be
required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7205.4.8, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-
feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers in
accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7205.4.8.
Temporary Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.2 identifies a temporary access as that which
"is permitted for use until appropriate alternative access becomes available". Temporary access
may be granted through a development agreement or similar method, and the developer shall
be responsible for providing a financial guarantee for the future closure of the driveway.
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.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing
streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements are to
correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction or
replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways
with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement
repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the three existing driveways from
the site onto Franklin Road with landscaping.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to close the three existing
driveways onto Franklin Road with landscaping does not meet District Minor Improvements
policy which requires the replacement of curb, gutter and sidewalk for unused driveways and
should not be approved, as proposed.
The applicant should be required to close the three existing driveways onto Franklin Road
located 166, 369, and 477-feet west of Baraya Way with vertical curb, gutter, planter strip and
5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk to tie into the existing improvements on either side.
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As noted above in Findings C4d, the applicant should be required to construct the entrance to
the site as a curb return type private road/drive aisle onto Franklin Road located 730-feet east
of Black Cat Road and 680-feet west of Baraya Way. Although the driveway does not meet
District Access and Successive Driveway policies which requires driveways to operate as right-
in/right-out only, that access shall be taken from a lesser classified street, and when allowed,
driveways are required to align or offset any other driveways on Franklin Road a minimum of
520-feet. However, staff recommends approval of the driveway location as a temporary full
access as it will provide access to the adjacent western parcel and reduce the number of
driveways onto Franklin Road as the western parcels develop.
The applicant should extend the drive aisle to the site's west property line and cross access
should be provided to ensure the parcels to the west of the site have access to the drive aisle.
The applicant should be required to construct the driveway to a maximum width of 36-feet within
the right-of-way. Once outside of the right-of-way, the driveway may be widened to two 19-foot
wide travel lanes with a 10-foot wide center landscape island. Locate the center landscape
island outside of the right-of-way.
This driveway may be restricted at any time as traffic conditions warrant, as determined by
ACHD.
5.1 Aviator Street
b. Existing Conditions: Aviator Street has not been constructed within or abutting the site.
C. Policy:
Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies in Ada
County establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will
review the proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District
intersection policies and standards. The private road should have the following requirements:
• Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets,
• Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and
• If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable)shall be located a minimum
of 50-feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided.
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 (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 20 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 100 VTD
to align or offset a minimum of 245-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
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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.
d. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a private road/drive aisle onto
Aviator Street in alignment with an approved local street within the Aviation subdivision,
Stronghold Avenue, located on the north side of Aviator Street across from the site and is
proposed with two 21-foot wide travel lanes and a 10-foot wide center landscape island.
e. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct a private road/
drive aisle onto Aviator Street in alignment with an approved local street, Stronghold Avenue,
within the Aviation subdivision located on the north side of Aviator Street across from the site
meets District policy and should be approved. The applicant should be required to construct
the driveway to a maximum width of 36-feet within the right-of-way. Once outside of the right-
of-way the private road/drive aisle may be widened to the two 21-foot wide travel lanes with a
10-foot wide center landscape island. Locate the center landscape island outside of the right-
of-way.
If the City of Meridian approves the private road/ drive aisle, the applicant shall be required to
pave the private roadway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement of all public streets and install pavement tapers with 15-foot curb radii abutting the
existing roadway edge. If private roads are not approved by the City of Meridian, the applicant
will be required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat to provide public standard local
streets in these locations.
Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through
the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application,
will be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign
and reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership
and maintenance.
The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to
ACHD:
• Dedicate a minimum of 50-feet of right-of-way for the road.
• Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements.
• Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels.
6. 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.
7. Landscaping
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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.
8. Other Access
Franklin Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway and Aviator 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. Repair or replace any damaged or deficient portions of curb, gutter and sidewalk on Franklin Road
abutting the site.
2. Construct a westbound right-turn lane on Franklin Road when the driveway entrance to the site
located at the site's west property line is constructed to intersect Franklin Road. Compensation will
not be provided for additional pavement widening. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with
ACHD's Development Review staff.
3. Dedicate right-of-way to ACHD for the portion of Aviator Street that will be constructed within the
site (see image on page 9) and the triangular shaped portion within the site (see image on page 9).
Extend the right-of-way to 2-feet behind back of sidewalk for a 36-foot wide collector street section,
or 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. Sidewalk shall be located wholly within right-of-way or wholly within
an easement.
OR
If Aviator Street has not been constructed as part of the Aviation subdivision, then construct Aviator
Street within the site as a 36-foot wide collector street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot
wide detached or 7-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk and construct the off-site portion east to
the east side of the proposed driveway with 30-feet of pavement and a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder
prior to the construction of the private road/drive aisle onto Aviator Street.
4. Close the three existing driveways onto Franklin Road located 166, 369, and 477-feet west of
Baraya Way with vertical curb, gutter, planter strip and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk to
tie into the existing improvements on either side.
5. Construct the entrance to the site located 730-feet east of Black Cat Road and 680-feet west of
Baraya Way as a curb return type private road/drive aisle with the drive aisle extended to the site's
west property line to ensure the parcels to the west of the site have access to the drive aisle. The
driveway will be restricted to a maximum width of 36-feet within the right-of-way. Once outside of
the right-of-way, the driveway may be widened to two 19-foot wide travel lanes with a 10-foot wide
center landscape island. Locate the center landscape island outside of the right-of-way. This
driveway may be restricted at any time as traffic conditions warrant, as determined by ACHD.
6. Construct a private road/ drive aisle onto Aviator Street in alignment with an approved local street,
Stronghold Avenue, within the Aviation subdivision located on the north side of Aviator Street across
from the site. Construct the driveway to a maximum width of 36-feet within the right-of-way. Once
outside of the right-of-way the private road/drive aisle may be widened to the two 21-foot wide travel
lanes with a 10-foot wide center landscape island. Locate the center landscape island outside of
the right-of-way.
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7. Install street name and stop signs for the private road/drive aisles. The signs may be ordered
through the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required.
8. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Franklin Road and Aviator Street and should be noted on the final plat.
9. Submit civil plans to ACHD Development Services for review and approval. The impact fee
assessment will not be released until the civil plans are approved by ACHD.
10. Payment of impact fees is due prior to issuance of a building permit.
11. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including all
easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way
(including all easements).
2. Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within the ACHD
right-of-way.
3. In accordance with District policy, 7203.3, the applicant may be required to update any existing non-
compliant pedestrian improvements abutting the site to meet current Americans with Disabilities
Act (ADA) requirements. The applicant's engineer should provide documentation of ADA
compliance to District Development Review staff for review.
4. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file
number) for details.
5. A license agreement and compliance with the District's Tree Planter policy is required for all
landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas.
6. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
applicant at no cost to ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant
shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking
ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190
in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled)are compromised during any phase of construction.
8. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by
the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file numbers) for details.
9. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual, ISPWC Standards
and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all applicable ACHD Standards
unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State of Idaho shall prepare and
certify all improvement plans.
10. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
11. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in writing and
signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an authorized
representative of ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain written confirmation of
any change from ACHD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the site plan
and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time. Any change in
the planned use of the property, which is the subject of this application, shall require the applicant
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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.
G. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. TIS Executive Summary
4. Utility Coordinating Council
5. Development Process Checklist
6. Appeal Guidelines
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1 . EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1.1. Project Description
This report documents a traffic impact study for a proposed residential development located north
of Franklin Road between Black Cat Road and Five Mile Road in the City of Meridian, Ada County,
Idaho.
The proposed Modern Craftsman Meridian residential development includes 122 housing units in
a mixture of multifamily (42 units) and single-family residential (50 units attached, 30 units
detached). The project is anticipated to be completed by 2025.
The purpose of this traffic impact study is to identify trip generation characteristics of the proposed
development, evaluate traffic related impacts on the adjacent street system, and recommend
measures to mitigate impacts. Study area intersections and roadway segments are shown in
Figure ES-1.
1.2. Findings
1.2.1. Trip Generation
The proposed development is anticipated to generate 1,009 daily trips, with 81 trips occurring in
the AM peak hour and 97 trips occurring in the PM peak hour.
1.2.2. Analysis Findings and Mitigation Recommendations
A summary of the operational analysis for study area intersections is shown in Table ES-1.
Analysis findings and mitigation recommendations are presented in Table ES-2.
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Table ES-1 - LOS Summary
• • 2025 2025 Plus 2025 Plus
• 2022 Existing Project (Single Project (Double
• Background Access) Access
AM PM AM PM AM PM AM PM
Black Cat Road / F <_D <-D <_D F <_D <_D <_D
Aviator Street (1.17) (0.19) (0.79) (0.19) (1.03) (0.31) (0.87) (0.23)
WBL WBL WBL WBL WBL WBL WBL WBL
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Access A - - - - - (0.13) (0.14)
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Black Cat Road / F `D <-D <-D D <_D 5D 5D
Aviator Street (1.03) (0.18) (0.69) (0.19) (0.90) (0.29) (0.76) (0.22)
WBL WBL WBL WBL WBL WBL WBL WBL
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Access A - - - - - (0.12) (0.12)
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Aviator Street (0.85) (0.46) (0.76) (0.49) (0.83) (0.56) (0.76) (0.51)
• Franklin Road / <_D <_D
Access A - - - - (0.13) (0.14)
SB SB
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Table ES-2 — Findings and Potential Mitigations
2022 Existing Scenario
• The Black Cat Road & Aviator Street intersection westbound left-turn movement does not
operate at an acceptable LOS during the AM peak hour.
• The Aviator Street segment between Black Cat Road and the project's western boundary does
not operate within the acceptable threshold during the AM peak hour eastbound direction.
Findings • The 95th percentile queue is accommodated by the available storage length for all turning
movements except the westbound approach at the Black Cat Road / Aviator Street
intersection.
• A total of 1 crash was recorded at study area intersections and roadway segments in the most
recent five-year period. The 1 crash resulted in 1 property damage only crashes.
2025 Background Scenario
• The Black Cat Road & Aviator Street intersection westbound left-turn movement does not
operate at an acceptable LOS during the AM peak hour.
• The Aviator Street segment between Black Cat Road and the project's western boundary does
• not operate within the acceptable threshold during the AM peak hour eastbound direction.
The 951 percentile queue is accommodated by the available storage length for all turning
movements except the westbound approach at the Black Cat Road/Aviator Street intersection
• • No programmed roadway or intersection projects in the study area to be constructed by
• 2025
• The Black Cat Road & Aviator Street intersection does not operate at an acceptable level,
LOS F, during the AM peak hour.
• The Aviator Street segment between Black Cat Road and the projects western boundary does
• not operate within the acceptable threshold during AM peak hour eastbound.
• The 951 percentile queue is accommodated by the available storage length for all turning
movements except the westbound left-turn at the Black Cat Road/Aviator Street intersection.
• The Black Cat Road & Aviator Street intersection does not operate at an acceptable level,
LOS F, during the AM peak hour.
• The Aviator Street segment between Black Cat Road and the projects western boundary does
• not operate within the acceptable threshold during AM peak hour eastbound.
• The 951 percentile queue is accommodated by the available storage length for all turning
movements except the westbound left-turn at the Black Cat Road/Aviator Street intersection.
• A southbound left-turn lane at the Black Cat Road/Aviator Street intersection is warranted in
the 2022 Existing AM scenario based on projected volumes only, operations are acceptable.
• A northbound right-turn lane at the Black Cat Road /Aviator Street intersection is warranted
in the 2022 Existing AM scenario based on projected volumes only,operations are acceptable.
Preliminary • A traffic signal is warranted starting in the existing and background scenarios in the peak hour
only. Four-and eight-hour volume warrants are not met in any scenario evaluated. There is a
SignalAnalysis large influx of traffic around the school start/end times,but through the rest of a typical weekday
the intersection (and Aviator segment)operates at acceptable conditions.
• Mitigated Scenario 1 —Southbound left-turn and northbound right-turn lanes implemented at
the Black Cat Road/Aviator Street intersection. Resulted in acceptable LOS for all scenarios
Mitigated except 2022 Existing AM and 2025 Background Plus Project AM (Single Access).
• Mitigated Scenario 2 — Signalization of the Black Cat Road / Aviator Street intersection
ScenariosAnalysis Results implemented with the following layout: Southbound approach consisting of one shared
through/left-turn lane; northbound approach consisting of one shared through/right-turn lane;
westbound approach consisting of one left-turn and one right-turn lane. Implementation of the
signalization resulted in acceptable LOS for all scenarios.
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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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