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ACHD CommentsL'oswrn.v7Xad�o ��.�;.w May 23, 2008 TO: David Waldron & Associates 80 W. Cottonwood Crt, Ste. 150 Eagle, ID 83616 OWNER: Four MA, LLC 892 Arlington Dr. Eagle, ID 83616 Carol A. McKee, President Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President John S. Franden, Commissioner Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner SUBJECT: MCZC-08-043 /MDES-08-017 Sparrowhawk Parcel B 2006 E. Franklin Rd. SUB #3 On February 28, 2001, the Ada County Highway District Commissioners acted on MPP00-26/ MAZ-00- 024 for Sparrowhawk Subdivision. The conditions and requirements also apply to MCZC-08-043 /MDES-08-017. • 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, C164a &601— Chelsee Kucera Right -of -Way and Development Services CC Project File City of Meridian Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us 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. Development Process Checklist ®Submit a development application to a City or to the County ®The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD ®The ACHD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review ®The Planning Review Division will do one of the following: ❑Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific requirements at this time. ®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. ❑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. ®The Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Review meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports. ❑For 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. ❑Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval. DID YOU REMEMBER: Construction (Zone) ❑ 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. ❑ 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 -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. ❑ 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. ADA COUNTY HIGHWAY DISTRICT Planning and Development Division Development Application Report Preliminary Plat — Sparrowhawk/MPP-00-026/MAZ-00-024 n/e/c Franklin Road/Nola Road This application has been referred to ACHD by the City of Meridian for review and comment. Sparrowhawk is a 3 -lot commercial subdivision on 20.20 -acres. The applicant is requesting a rezone from RT to C -G, and annexation into the City of Meridian. The site is located at the northeast corner of Franklin Road and Nola Road. This development is estimated to generate 1,445 new vehicle trips per day based on the submitted traffic study. Roads impacted by this development: Franklin Road Nola Road North-South Road (Machine Street) ACHD Commission Date — February 28, 2001 — 6:30 p.m. Span -cm ha\\k.cnu» Pave 1 Facts and Findings: A. General Information Owner — Arlene Stutzman Applicant — Hubble'Engineering RT - Existing zoning (rural transitional/residential) C -G - Requested zoning (general commercial) 20.20 - Acres 3 - Proposed building lots 0 - Total lineal feet of proposed public streets 1,445 - New daily vehicle trips 267 - Traffic Analysis Zone JAZ) West Ada - Impact Fee Service Area Meridian - Impact Fee Assessment District Franklin Road Principal arterial Traffic count of 10,896 on 2-17-00 C -Existing Level of Service D -Existing plus project build -out Level of Service 1,850 -feet of frontage 80 -feet existing right-of-way (40 -feet from centerline) 120 -feet required right-of-way (60 -feet from centerline) Franklin Road is improved with 31 -feet of pavement with no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. Franklin Road is listed in the District's Five Year Work Program for reconstruction to a 5 -lane urban section in 2004. Nola Road Local/commercial street Traffic count of 5,755 on 2-17-00 240 -feet of frontage 50 -feet existing right-of-way 58 -feet required right-of-way (29 -feet from centerline) Nola Road is improved with 41 -feet of pavement with no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. The Nola/Franklin Road intersection is temporarily signalized until the widening of Franklin Road and improvements to Locust Grove Road. In the future the signal will be relocated to the intersection of Locust Grove/Franklin Road. Sparrox% hawkxnun Pace 2 North-South Road (Machine Street) Local/commercial street No traffic count available 30 -feet of frontage 30 -feet existing right-of-way north of the site This right-of-way was platted in 1977 as part of the Locust Grove Industrial Park, but the roadway was not constructed. B. A traffic study was submitted for the Sparrowhawk Subdivision. The key findings of the traffic study include the following: • The proposed development will be located north of Franklin Road and east of Nola Road. The subdivision includes three lots. • The conceptual project site is proposed to include a 2,000 sq. ft. convenience Market (with fuel sales), a 64,000 sq. ft. general office building, and a 64,000 sq. ft. Mini Warehouse (storage unit). These values are estimated only for the purpose of this traffic analysis. • The convenience market (with fuel sales) on the site will generate 2,340 daily vehicle trips (585 new trips) or 190 vehicle trips (50 new trips) during the PM peak hour. Approximately 75% of the trips generated by the convenience market will be pass -by stops, not new trips. • The general office building on site will generate 700 daily vehicle trips or 100 vehicle trips during the PM peak hour. 100% of the trips generated by the general office building are assumed to be new trips. • The mini warehouse (storage unit) on site will generate 160 daily vehicle trips or 20 vehicle trips during the PM peak hour. 100% % of the trips generated by the mini warehouse are assumed to be new trips. • N. Nola Road and the intersection of Franklin Road and N. Nola Road operate at an acceptable level of service under existing conditions. However, current traffic counts show that Franklin Road is approaching capacity and it will operate at capacity in the year 2003 (the build year) with just the background traffic. The intersection of Franklin Road and Eagle Road is also capacity under existing conditions. ■ N. Nola Road is operating at a LOS C or better (under capacity) under existing conditions. ■ The intersection of Franklin Road and N. Nola Road in under capacity (v/c ratio = 0.71) under existing conditions. ■ Franklin Road is operating at a LOS E/F (approaching capacity/at capacity) under existing conditions. The implementation of a third lane is warranted for Franklin Road to operate under capacity under existing conditions. ■ The intersection of Franklin Road and Eagle Road is over capacity (v!c = 1.18) under existing conditions during the PM peak hour. The implementation of right -turn lanes on the westbound, northbound, and southbound lanes, and the implementation of an additional left -turn lane on Sparrm\ hax\ k.cmm Pa_e the eastbound and westbound are recommended in order for the intersection to operate wider capacity (v/c ratio= 0.94). The build out of the proposed development will have the following affects: • N. Nola Road will continue to operate at a LOS C or better and Franklin Road will operate at a LOS D or better under existing plus project conditions (with the implementation of a third lane warranted under existing conditions). • The intersection of Franklin Road and N. Nola Road will continue to operate under capacity (v/c ratio= 0.76) under existing plus project conditions • The intersection of Franklin Road and Eagle Road will continue to operate under capacity (v/c ratio = 0.95) under existing plus project conditions with the Implementation of the additional lanes that are warranted under existing conditions. • The Ada County Highway District should review the need for the extension of Machine Drive to Franklin Road. • An examination of the ACHD Policy Manual (Figures 72-F4 & 72-F5) indicates that site driveway may be located as follows: • Nola Road: One driveway may be located a minimum of 175 feet north of the intersection with Franklin Road. This spacing is for full access driveways. • Three driveways may be constructed on Franklin Road. ■ The driveways closest to the intersection with N. Nola Road may be located a minimum of 440 -feet from the intersection. This spacing is for a full access driveway. With the planned extension of Locust Grove Road to Franklin Road, it is anticipated that the Franklin Road/N. Nola Road intersection will change to a stop -controlled intersection. If and when this is the case, a minimum spacing of 220 -feet from the intersection is adequate. ■ One full access driveway may be located aligned with or offset a minimum of 185 - feet from Weatherby Drive. ■ The frill access site driveways may be located a minimum of 185 -feet from each other or any other driveway. The transportation analysis has identified the following recommendations: • Construct a third lane on Franklin Road. This improvement is warranted under existing conditions in order for Franklin Road to operate at an acceptable level of service. • Construct right -turn lanes on the Nestbound, northbound, and southbound lanes, and an additional left -tum lane on the eastbound and westbound lanes at the Franklin Rd./Eagle Rd. intersection. These improvements are Nvarranted in order for the intersection to operate at an acceptable level of service under existing conditions. • The applicant and the Ada County Highway District should review the benefits of constructing the entrance to the mini warehouse (lot 3) to line up with Weatherby Drive. C. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in writing by the District. Contact Construction Services at 387-6280 (with file numbers) for details. Sparro\\ ha\\ k.cmm Paque 4 D. The applicant should be required to locate any proposed gated entry a minimum of 50 -feet from a public road. Coordinate the location of any proposed gated entry with District staff. E. District policy requires the applicant to construct a 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk abutting the parcel on Franklin Road. This segment of Franklin Road is in the Five Year Work Program for widening. Due to the large amount of frontage, staff recommends that the applicant be given two options: Provide a $37,000 deposit to the Public Rights -of -Way Trust Fund for the cost of constructing a 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the parcel (approximately 1,850 -feet) prior to District approval of a final plat. •M 2. Construct a 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the parcel. Coordinate the location and design of the sidewalk with District staff. F. District policy allows three driveways on arterial streets for sites with frontages greater than 600 - feet. The proposed subdivision has approximately 1,850 -feet of frontage on Franklin Road. Staff recommends that a maximum of three driveways be approved on Franklin Road. This should be noted on the final plat. District policy requires driveways on Franklin Road to align or offset a minimum of 185 -feet from any existing or proposed driveways or streets on both the north and south side of Franklin Road. Driveways on Franklin Road should also be located a minimum of 440 -feet from Nola Road for full access, and 220 -feet for right-in/right-out access. Staff recommends that the main driveway to Lot 3 be aligned with Weatherby Street on the south side of Franklin Road. As the applicant develops the subdivision, ACHD should review the proposed site plans for driveway location. The site has sufficient frontage to meet district policy on driveway locations and no modifications of policy should be necessary for access to this property. G. To reduce the number of access points on Franklin Road, staff strongly encourages the applicant to provide a recorded cross access easement among the parcels within the subdivision, and to the parcels to the west. H. District policy requires the applicant to construct curb, gutter, 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on Nola Road abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constructed to one-half of a 40 -foot street section. The applicant should construct one driveway on Nola Road located a minimum of 175 -feet north of Franklin Road. The applicant should be required to pave the driveways their full width of 24 to 30 -feet and at least 30 -feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Nola Road and Franklin Road and install pavement tapers with 15 -foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge. K. The north -south right-of-way (Machine Street) abutting the north property line is not improved. There is 30 -feet of existing richt-of-Nvav fi-om Lanark Street to this sites north property line. Sparro\\ ha\\k.cnurn Paee 5 There is a building located approximately 30 -feet to the east of the existing right-of-way where the additional right-of-way would be acquired if this road were extended. This applicant could not extend Machine Street because there is only 30 -feet of right-of-way, and 42 -feet of right-of- way would be required to construct one-half (plus 12) of a 40 -foot street section. This applicant is proposing to utilize that portion of the site for mini -storage units, and a local/commercial street would not be warranted with that use. Staff does not recommend extension of Machine Street. L. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this plat should be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this should be required on the final plat. M. In order to reduce trips to and from this development it is recommended that Tenants occupying the proposed building be required to provide an Alternative Transportation Program for employees and provide an annual report to ACHD on employee participation. Commuteride staff will coordinate the Alternative Transportation Program with the applicant. For more information contact Pat Nelson at 387-6160. N. In order to reduce trips to and from this development, it is recommended that the tenants occupying the proposed building(s) be required to participate in any Transportation Management Association (TMA) or Transportation Management Organization (TMO) that is formed with a boundary that includes this site or is adjacent to this development. A Transportation Management Association (TMA) or Transportation Management Organization (TMO) is formed with a coordinator that works as a liaison between businesses and private and public transportation providers to increase the use of alternative transportation and other trip reduction measures (shuttle buses, bus pass programs, vanpools, carpools, bicycle and walking enhancements). An annual survey will be required of the TMA/TMO to monitor participation in alternative transportation programs and forwarded to the ACHD Commuteride Office. O. Based on development patterns in this area and the resulting traffic generation, staff anticipates that the transportation system will be adequate to accommodate additional traffic generated by this proposed development with the requirements outlined within this report, upon completion of the widening of Franklin Road, and improvements to the Eagle/Franklin Road intersection. Special Recommendation to City of Meridian: To reduce the number of access points on Franklin Road, staff strongly encourages the applicant to provide a recorded cross access easement among the parcels within the subdivision, and to the parcels to the west. 2. In order to reduce trips to and from this development it is recommended that Tenants occupying the proposed buildingbe required to provide an Alternative Transportation Prouram for employees and provide an annual report to ACHD on employee participation. Commuteride staff will coordinate the Alternative Transportation Program with the applicant. For more information contact Pat Nelson, at 387-6160. sparrowha\\ kxnun Pace 6 In order to reduce trips to and from this development, it is recommended that the tenants occupying the proposed building(s) be required to participate in any Transportation Management Association (TMA) or Transportation Management Organization (TMO) that is formed with a boundary that includes this site or is adjacent to this development. A Transportation Management Association (TMA) or Transportation Management Organization (TMO) is formed with a coordinator that works as a liaison between businesses and private and public transportation providers to increase the use of alternative transportation and other trip reduction measures (shuttle buses, bus pass programs, vanpools, carpools, bicycle and walking enhancements). An annual survey will be required of the TMA/TMO to monitor participation in alternative transportation programs and forwarded to the ACHD Commuteride Office. The following Site Specific Requirements and Standard Requirements must be met or provided for prior to ACHD approval of the final plat: Site Specific Requirements: 1. Dedicate 60 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Franklin Road abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required permits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material. The owner will be compensated for all right-of-way dedicated as an addition to existing right- of-way from available impact fee revenues in this benefit zone, if the owner submits a letter of application to the impact fee administrator prior to breaking ground, in accordance with Section 15 of ACHD Ordinance #193. 2. Dedicate 29 -feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Nola Road abutting the parcel by means of recordation of a final subdivision plat or execution of a warranty deed prior to issuance of a building permit (or other required pennits), whichever occurs first. Allow up to 30 business days to process the right-of-way dedication after receipt of all requested material. The owner will not be compensated for this additional right-of-way because is a local street and is to be brought to adopted standards by the developers of abutting properties. Locate any proposed gated entry a minimum of 50 -feet from a public road. Coordinate the location of any proposed gated entry with District staff. 4. Provide a 537,000 deposit to the Public Rights -of -Way Trust Fund for the cost of constructing a 5 -foot \vide concrete sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the parcel (approximately 1,850 -feet) prior to District approval of a final plat. OR Construct a 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk on Franklin Road abutting the parcel. Coordinate the location and design of the sidewalk with District staff. 5. A maximum of three driveways shall be approved on Franklin Road for the subdivision. This shall be noted on the final plat. Sparrow ha« k.cmm Paue 7 6. Driveways on Franklin Road shall align or offset a minimum of 185 -feet from any existing or proposed driveways or streets on both the north and south side of Franklin Road. Driveways on Franklin Road shall also be located a minimum of 440 -feet from Nola Road for full access, and 220 -feet for right-in/right-out access. The main driveway to Lot 3 shall align with Weatherby Street on the south side of Franklin Road. ACHD shall review the proposed site plans for driveway locations upon development of the individual lots. 8. Construct curb, gutter, 5 -foot wide concrete sidewalk and match paving on Nola Road abutting the parcel. Improvements shall be constricted to one-half of a 40 -foot street section. 9. One driveway on Nola Road shall be approved at a location a minimum of 175 -feet north of Franklin Road. 10. Pave the driveways their full width of 24 to 30 -feet and at least 30 -feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Nola Road and Franklin Road and install pavement tapers with 15 -foot radii abutting the existing roadway edge. H. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this plat shall be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. Notes of this shall be required on the final plat. 12. Other than the access points specifically approved with this application, direct lot or parcel access to Franklin Road and Nola Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as required with this application, shall be stated on the final plat. Standard Requirements: A request for modification, variance or waiver of any requirement or policy outlined herein shall be made in writing to the ACHD Planning and Development Supervisor. The request shall specifically identify each requirement to be reconsidered and include a written explanation of why such a requirement would result in a substantial hardship or inequity. The written request shall be submitted to the District no later than 9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for ACHD Commission action. Those items shall be rescheduled for discussion with the Commission on the next available meeting agenda. Requests submitted to the District after 9:00 a.m. on the day scheduled for Commission action do not provide sufficient time for District staff to remove the item fi-om the consent agenda and report to the Commission regarding the requested modification, variance or waiver. Those items Nvill be acted on by the Commission unless removed fi-om the agenda by the Commission. 2. After ACHD Commission action. any request for reconsideration of the Commission's action shall be made in writing to the Planning and Development Supervisor Nvithin six days of the action and shall include a IIIH-1in;um fcc of Sl 10.00. The request for reconsideration shall sparrowhaw k.cnun P,12e 8 specifically identify each requirement to be reconsidered and include written documentation of data that was not available to the Commission at the time of its original decision. The request for reconsideration will be heard by the District Commission at the next regular meeting of the Commission. If the Commission agrees to reconsider the action, the applicant will be notified of the date and time of the Commission meeting at which the reconsideration will be heard. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building constriction in accordance with Ordinance #193, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance. 4. All design and constriction 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. 5. 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. 6. 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. 7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. Existing utilities damaged by the applicant shall be repaired by the applicant at no cost to ACRD. 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. 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. 9. 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. Span -m% haxx k.rnun pa<_e 9 Conclusion of Law: ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an Undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the proposed development. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact the Planning and Development Division at 387-6170. Submitted by: Commission Action: Planning and Development Staff February 28, 2001 SparroN\ hawk.cnim Pau,e 10