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TO: Ronald Van Auker
3084 E. Lanark St.
Meridian, ID 83642
SUBJECT: MCZC-07-1 11
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348 N. West 13 Place
Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
CITY C.1-FRK
On October 11, 2006, the Ada County Highway District Commissioners acted on MPP -06-050 for
Creamline Park Subdivision. The conditions and requirements also apply to MCZC-07-1 11.
0 Prior to final approval you will need to submit construction plans to the ACHD
Development Review Department to insure compliance with the conditions identified above
or for traffic impact fee assessment. This is a separate review process that requires direct
plans submittal to the Development Review staff at the Highway District.
A traffic impact fee will be assessed by ACHD and will be due prior to the issuance of a
building permit. Contact ACHD Planning & Development Services at 387-6170 for
information regarding impact fees.
If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact this office at (208) 387-6177.
Sincerely,
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Chelsee Kucera
Right -of -Way and Development Services
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City of Meridian
Ada County Highway District * 3775 Adams Street * Garden City, ID * 83714 * PH 208-387-6100 * FX 345-76SO & www.achd.ada.id.us
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the
final decision made by the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS 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
of Highway Systems, 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 ROWDS 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 ROWDS 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.
I Development Process Checklist
OSubmit a development application to a City or to the County
ZThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
OThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
ZThe Planning Review Division will do one of the following:
E]Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time.
ZSend a "Comply With" letter to the applicant stating that if the development is within a platted subdivision or part of
a previous development application and that the site specific requirements from the previous development also apply to
this development application.
E]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.
F]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.
OThe Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports.
EjFor ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter:
• The applicant should submit a set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development Review
Division 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 calculation.)
• 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.
E]Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Zone)
El Driveway or Property Approach(s)
Submit a "Driveway Approach Request"form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by
Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
El Working in the ACHD Right -of -Way to
Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Permit Application
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)
El Sediment & Erosion Submittal
At least one week prior to setting up a Pre -Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction — Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD Drainage
Division.
El Idaho Power Company
0 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
ACHD Construction — Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre -Con.
Project/File:
Lead Agency:
Site address:
Staff Level
Right -of- Way & Development Services Department
Nhiv.,
ACHD
Creamline Park SubdivisioniMPP-06-050/MAZ-06-048
This application is for the preliminary plat and rezoning of 32.5 acres in Meridian, ID.
Meridian City
1200 W. Franklin Road
Approval: October 1 11h 2006
Applicant: Creamline Assoc, LLC
3670 Hepburn Cir.
Stockton, CA 95209
Representative: Bailey Engineering
1500 E. Iron Eagle Drive
Eagle, ID 83616
Staff Contact: Andrew Mentzer
Phone: 387-6187
E-mail: amentzer(q-)_achd.ada.id.us
Tech Review: October 6 th 2006
Application Information:
Acreage:
32.5
Current Zoning:
RUT
Proposed Zoning:
CG & I -L
Industrial Lots:
6
Commercial Lots:
4
A. Findims of Fact
Existing Conditions
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Site Information: The site is currently occupied by a rural residential structure.
Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction
Land Use
Zoning_
North
Commercial
L -O
South
Residential
R-4
East
Industrial
I -L
West Residential R 1
3. Existing Roadway Improvements & Right -of -Way
Franklin Road is currently improved with 4 -travel lanes, a center turn lane,
paved shoulders, and vertical curb, gutter and 5 -foot concrete sidewalk
abutting the site. Franklin Road currently has 70 -feet of right-of-way (30 -feet
from centerline). The sidewalk abutting the site is outside of the right-of-way.
4. Existing Access: There is currently one rural approach accessing the site from Franklin
Road located approximately 140 -feet west of the east property line
(measured near edge to property line).
5. Site History: This site was previously reviewed with the Northwoods Subdivision rezone in
October of 2005.
Development Impacts
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate approximately 2291 additional
vehicle trips per day (10 existing) based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, General Office (844 trips)/Light Industrial
(1457 trips) land use designation.
2. 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.
3. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
4. Impacted Roadways:
Roadway
Frontage
Functional
Traffic Count
Levelof
Speed
Classification
Service*
Limit
Franklin Road
975'
Principal
22,895 west of
Better
35 MPH
Arterial
Meridian Rd. on
than "C"
11/01/2005
*Acceptable level of service for a 5 lane principal arterial is "13" (33,000 V I U).
5. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that
are currently in the Capital Improvements Plan. Franklin Road is slated for widening to 5 -lanes from
Ten Mile to Linder Road with some additional improvements to the intersection on the eastern leg
(should not affect the site; see below).
B. Findincis for Consideration
Tree Planter Policy
Tree Planter Policy: The applicant should also comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim
Policy which prohibits all trees in planters less than 6 -feet in width. In addition to prohibiting trees in
planters less than 6 -feet in width, the policy requires a minimum planter width of 6 -feet for class 11
tress with the installation of root barriers on both sides of the planter strip or a minimum planter
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width of 8 -feet without the installation of a root barrier. The policy also requires Class I and Class III
trees to provide a minimum planter width of 1 0 -feet.
2. Franklin Road
Right -of -Way Policy: District policy requires 96 -feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure
72 -Fl B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5 -lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5 -foot
concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy requires 7 -foot wide attached (or 5 -foot detached) concrete
sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
Applicant Proposal: The applicant has not proposed to construct any improvements or dedicate
any additional right-of-way with this application.
Staff Recommendation: Due to the fact that Franklin Road is built out, the applicant should not be
required to construct any additional improvements or dedicate Any additional right-of-way with this
application. The applicant should be required to provide an easement for the existing sidewalk if
one does not already exist. Also worth noting is the planned rebuild of the intersection of Franklin
and Linder noted in the FYWP. The south side of the fronting section of Franklin Road is slated for
an additional turn lane (although this addition should not directly impact the site). Contact Tim
Morgan, Project Manager for additional information (208)387-6260.
3. Driveways
Driveway Offset Policy: District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial
roadways with a speed limit of 35 to align or offset a minimum of 150 -feet from any existing or
proposed driveway.
Access Policy: District Policy 7204.7.3 states that direct access to arterials and collectors is
normally restricted. The developer shall try to use combined access points.
Gravel Tracking Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems
due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7207.9.1, 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 with 15 -foot radii abutting
the existing roadway edge.
Width Policy: District policy 7207.9.3 restricts industrial driveways to a maximum width of 40 -feet.
Most industrial driveways will be constructed as curb -cut type facilities if located on local streets.
Curb return type driveways with 15 -foot radii will be required for driveways accessing collector and
arterial roadways; District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes
over 1,000 vehicles to a maximum width of 36 -feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed
as curb -cut type facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type driveways with 15 -foot radii will
be required for driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct two driveways intersecting Franklin
Road approximately 95 -feet east of the west property line, and 1 0 -feet west of the east property
line. The remaining 8 -lots are proposed to take access from NW 13 th Avenue.
Staff Recommendation: The applicant should be required to relocate the westerly (closest to the
intersection with Linder Road) driveway to take access from NW 13 th Avenue; OR construct a
shared right-in/right-out driveway at the west property line with a 6 -inch raised median installed in
the middle of Franklin Road to restrict turning movements. The easterly driveway intersecting
Franklin Road should be relocated to NW 13th Avenue; OR be shifted to align with 12th Avenue to
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the south and providing a shared access for the parcel to the east. All other lot access should come
from NW 13 th Avenue. Driveway access to NW 13th Avenue should be located a minimum of 50 -feet
(measured near edge to near edge) from the intersection with Franklin Road, be paved the entire
width, and at least 30 -feet intro the site. Commercial Driveways should be no greater than 36 -feet
wide, and industrial driveways should be no greater than 40 -feet wide.
4. Internal Street
Right -of -Way Policy: District policy requires 54 -feet of right-of-way on industrial/commercial
roadways (Figure 72 -Fl B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 3 -lane roadway with
curb, gutter and 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalks.
Street Section Policy: District policy 7202.8 and 72-FlA, requires roadways abutting commercial
developments to be constructed as a 40 -foot street section with curb, gutter and 5 -foot concrete
sidewalk within 54 -feet of right-of-way.
Roadway Offset Policy: District policy 7204.11.6, requires local roadways to align or offset a
minimum of 300 -feet from an arterial roadway (measured centerline to centerline).
Turnaround Policy: District policy 7205.2.1 requires turnarounds to be constructed to provide a
minimum turning radius of 45 -feet. The applicant should also be required to provide a minimum of
a 29 -foot street section on either side of any proposed center islands within the turnarounds. The
medians should be constructed a minimum of 4 -feet wide to total a minimum of a 1 00 -square foot
area.
Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the internal street, NW 13 th Avenue,
approximately 400 -feet east of the west property line as a 41 -foot street section with vertical curb,
gutter, and 5 -foot attached concrete sidewalk, within 54 -feet of right-of-way. NW 13 th Avenue
terminates in a cul-de-sac approximately 400 -feet north of the south property line.
Staff Recommendation: The applicant should be required to construct the internal street, NW 13 th
Avenue, as a 41 -foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5 -foot attached concrete sidewalk,
within 54 -feet of right-of-way, where proposed. The cul-de-sac at the northern terminus of NW 13 th
Avenue should be constructed with a minimum turning radius of 45 -feet.
C. Site Specific Conditions of AppEoval
1 Construct the internal street, NW 13 th Avenue, as a 41 -foot street section with vertical curb, gutter,
and 5 -foot attached concrete sidewalk, within 54 -feet of right-of-way, located approximately 400 -
feet east of the west property line.
2. Construct a standard cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of NW 13 th Avenue with a minimum
turning radius of 45 -feet.
3. Driveway access to NW 13 1h Avenue should be located a minimum of 50 -feet (measured near edge
to near edge) from the intersection with Franklin Road, be paved the entire width, and at least 30 -
feet intro the site. Commercial Driveways should be no greater than 36 -feet wide, and industrial
driveways should be no greater than 40 -feet wide.
4. Relocate the westerly (closest to the intersection with Linder Road) driveway to take access from
NW 13 th Avenue; OR construct a shared right-in/right-out ONLY driveway at the west property line
with a 6 -inch raised median installed to restrict turning movements as such.
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5. Relocate the proposed easterly driveway on Franklin Road to NW 13 th Avenue, in compliance with
District policy requirements; OR shift the driveway to align with 12 th Avenue to the south thereby
providing a shared access for the parcel to the east.
6. Provide an easement for the existing sidewalk on Franklin Road, if one does not already exist.
7. Other than the access point(s) specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to
Franklin Road is prohibited. A note regarding this access restriction will be required on the final
plat.
8. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of Apmoval
1 . Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within any ACHD roadway or
right-of-way.
3. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
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. Comply with the District's Tree Planter Width Interim Policy.
6. 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.
7. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the Ada County Highway District Policy
Manual, ISPWC Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Ordinances unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in the State
of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
8. The applicant shall submit revised plans for staff approval, prior to issuance of building permit (or
other required permits), which incorporates any required design changes.
9. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of the Ada County Highway District prior to District approval for occupancy.
10. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance
with Ordinance #200, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
11. 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 -800-342-1585) 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.
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12. 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 the Ada County Highway District. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from the Ada County Highway District.
13. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or
other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest
advises the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at
the time the change in use is sought.
E. Conclusions of Law
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.
Attachments
1 . Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Appeal Guidelines
4. Development Process Checklist
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the
final decision made by the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS 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 of Highway Systems, 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 ROWDS 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 ROWDS
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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I Development Process Checklist
NSubmit a development application to a City or to the County
EDThe City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
OThe ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
OThe Planning Review Division will do one of the following:
F]Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time.
E]Send a "Comply With" letter to the applicant stating that if the development is within a platted subdivision or part
of a previous development application and that the site specific requirements from the previous development also
apply to this development application.
NWrite a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and evaluating
the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Elwrite a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
[]The Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports.
E]For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter:
• The applicant should submit one (1) set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development
Review Division 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 calculation.)
• 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.
E]Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Zone)
El Driveway or Property Approach(s)
Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by
Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
El 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)
El Sediment & Erosion Submittal
At least one week prior to setting up a Pre -Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction — Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD Drainage
Division.
El 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
ACHD Construction — Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling a Pre -Con.