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September 24, 2008
TO: Fairview Lakes LLC- Doug Tamura
1124 Santa Maria
Boise, ID $3712
suBJECT: Mczc-os-a9o
Devon Park Office Bldg. 28B
1879 N. Lakes PI.
Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
John 5. Franden, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
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On July 10, 2002, the Ada County Highway District Commissioners acted on MAZ-02-011/ MCUP-02-
014/ MPP-02-034/ MPP03-006 for Fairview Lakes Apartmetlt Complex/ Devon Park Subdivision/ Devon
Park Subdivision No. 2. The conditions and requirements also apply to MCZC-08-090. The applicant
will be required to update any existing non-compliant pedestrian improvements adjacent to the site to
meet current ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
• Prior to final approval you will need to submit construction plans to the ACRD
Development Review Section to insure compliance with the conditions identified above
and/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 ACRD Planning 8~ 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.
Sincere~~l~,y~~~~~
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Chelsee Kucera
Right-of-Way and Development Services
CC:
Project File
City of Meridian
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden Ciry, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us
Standard Conditions of Approval
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside ofi 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 casts 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 far occupancy.
10. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction. The assessed
impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time.
11. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
applicant at no cost to ACRD 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 ACRD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in
the event any ACRD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
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.
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 ofi 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 ACRD,
then architec#ural 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 Approaches)
• 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 ACRD 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 X50' or you are
placing X600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
^ Sediment & Erosion Submittal
• At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion S~'Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACRD Construction -Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the AGHD Drainage
Division.
^ Idaho Power Company
• Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCQ 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 aPre-Con.
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September 24, 2008
TO: Fairview Lakes LLC- Doug Tamura
1124 Santa Maria
Boise, ID 83712
SUBJECT: MCZC-07-067MOD
Devon Park Office Bldg. 28(MOD)
1875 N. Lakes Place
Carol A. McKee, President
Sherry R. Huber, 1st Vice President
Dave Bivens, 2nd Vice President
John 5. Franden, Commissioner
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
On July 10, 2002, the Ada County Highway District Commissioners acted on MAZ-02-011/ MCUP-02-
014/ MPP-02-034/ MPP03-006 for Fairview Lakes Apartment Complex/ Devon Park Subdivision/ Devon
Park Subdivision No. 2. The conditions and requirements also apply to MCZC-07-067MOD. The
applicant will be required to update any existing non-compliant pedestrian improvements adjacent to
the site to meet current ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.
• Prior to final approval you will need to submit construction plans to the ACHD
Development Review Section to insure compliance with the conditions identified above
and/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 ACRD and will be due prior to the issuance of a
building permit. Contact ACRD 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,
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-fi100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us
Standard Conditions of Approval
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 casts 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 387-625$ (with file numbers) far 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.
$. 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. The assessed
impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time.
11. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way. The
applicant at no cost to ACRD 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 ACRD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in
the event any ACRD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
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 farce 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.
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 ACRD 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 Approaches)
• 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 X50' or you are
placing ~t300 sf of concrete ar asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
^ Sediment ~ Erosion Submittal
At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion S~ Sediment Control Narrative & Flat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be turned into ACRD Construction -Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD Drainage
Division.
^ Idaho Power Company
• Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCD 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 aPre-Con.
Ada County Highway District
Right-of-Way d'c llevetopment Department
Planning Review Division
This application requires Commission action because of the number of vehicle trips per day that the site
generates, and is scheduled to be on fhe consent agenda on July 10, 2002 at 6:30 pm. Tech Review for this
item was held with the applicant on June 28, 2002. This item was revised on March 26, 2003 after the
Meridian City Council approved the item on March 25, 2003. Please refer to the attachment far request for
reconsideration guidelines. Staff contact: Andrea N. Tuning, 3$7-6177, atuning@achd.ada.id.us
File Number(s): Fairview Lakes Apartment Complex / MAZ-02-011 / MCUP-02-014
Devon Park Subdivision/MPP-02-034
Devon Park Subdivision #2/MPP03-006
Site address: 824 East Fairview Avenue
Owner: Fairview Lakes, LLC
111 Auto Drive, Suite 102
Boise, Idaho 83709
Applicant: Hopkins Financial Services, Inc.
111 Auto Drive, Suite 105
Boise, Idaho 83709
Representative: Tamura & Associates
499 Main Street
Boise, Idaho 83706
Application Information
The applicant is requesting annexation, rezone, conditional use and planned unit development approval to
construct amulti-family apartment complex and 35-commercial/retail/office lots. The site is located on the
north side of Fairview Avenue at approximately the mid mile marker between Locust Grove Road and
Meridian Road.
Acreage: 9.1 acres
Current Zoning: RUT
Proposed Zoning: R-40
Vicinity Map
A.
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Findings of Fact
Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 10,960 additional vehicle trips per day
(0 existing) based on the submitted traffic study.
Impact Fees: The impact fee rate from the fee tables for:
o Apartment is $781.00 per unit.
o General Office is $2,169.00 per thousand square feet of gross building area, based on
the impact fee ordinance in effect at this time.
o Specialty Retail is $1,885.00 per thousand square feet of grass building area, based
on the impact fee ordinance in effect at this time.
o Bank with drive-thru is $9,990.00 per thousand square feet of gross building area,
based on the impact fee ordinance in effect at this time.
o Fast Food with drive-thru is $4,715 per thousand square feet of gross building area,
based on the impact fee ordinance in effect at this time.
3. Impacted Roadways:
Fairview Avenue
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification:
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
Nearest intersection:
Teare Avenue
1,080-feet
Principal arterial
West of Locust Grave was 29,931 an 7-6-00.
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Fairview Avenue and Jericho Drive intersection
Frontage: 60
Functional Street Classification: Local residential
Traffic count: Not available
Speed limit: 20
Clarene Street
Frontage: 60
Functional Street Classification: Local residential
Traffic count: Nat available
Speed limit: 20
Jericho Road
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Frontage: 0
Functional Street Classification: Collector
Traffic count: North of Fairview was 3,850 on 8-7-01
Level of Service: Better than "C"
Speed limit: 30
Nearest intersection: Jericho Drive and Fairview Avenue intersection
Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was required with this application. The submitted traffic
impact study was compiled by Dobie Engineering and the following is a summary of the findings:
This Development is projected to be built-out by the year 2005. The following is a summary or the
findings and recommendations provided by the Traffic Engineer:
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The proposed Fairview Lakes Subdivision project is a proposed mixed use development including
apartments, professional offices, specialty retail, and restaurants. The project will be developed in
phases and is expected to reach full build out by the year 2005.
Fairview Avenue is a standard principal arterial with a 64 ft. wide five-lane urban section. The posted
speed limit is 35 mph east of Locust Grove Road. The Level of service for Fairview Avenue is
estimated to operate at a LOS B/C during the peak hour period in the year 2005 without the addition
of the site traffic.
This development is projected to generate 10,960 total trips, of which 1,230 will be captured within
the development. Of the remaining 9,730 trips 5,545 were estimated to be new to the area while
4,185 trips were estimated to be pass-by trips already on Fairview Avenue. These trips were based
on 192 apartment units, 15,000 sf of office space, 100,000 sf of retail use, a 5,600 sf bank, and 8,000
sf for restaurant. A trip capture rate of 11.2% was used. The totals from the revised application were
192 apartment units, 15, 000 sf of office space, 92, $00 sf of retail use, a 5, 000 sf drive-in bank, a
4, 000 sf fast food restaurant w/drive-thru, and a 12, 000 sf high turnover restaurant. The totals
presented in the traffic study are actually higher than those calculated for the application total. This is
the conservative approach which will safeguard against totals that maybe higher than those
projected. The need for a signal at this intersection should not be affected by the difference in traffic
projections.
Intersection Type of Control 2002 PM -Existing 2005 PM-- Existing
LOS LOS
Fairview/Ea le Si nalized D E
Locust Signalized D D
Grove/Fairview
18t Street/Fairview Si nalized D D
Cherry Signalized D D
Lane/Meridian
East Unsignalized N/A F
access/Fairview
West Signalized - N/A C **
access/Fairview ro osed
'" -Site traffic will experience significant delay during the PM peak hour.
** -This analysis was based on the assumption that the west access will be approved for
Signalization. Approach traffic from the site will maintain acceptable service levels by that
time period with the addition of a trafi•ic signal.
Fairview Avenue was evaluated for Level of service in the build out (2005) and 2020. The projections
for the peak hour were LOS C for 2005 and LOS E for 2020 based on a five-lane roadway. The
recommendation is that Fairview Avenue be expanded to handle the additional capacity needed after
year 2020.
The Traffic study reviewed the Signal Warrants from the 1988 MUTCD. The analysis indicates that
warrant #1 will be met with 75% of site traffic using the signalized intersection. Warrant #2 is met with
less than 50% of the site traffic. Similarly, warrants #9, #10, and #11 are all satisfied based on
projected traffic volumes.
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• This location can serve mare vehicle trips per day an the North side of Fairview Avenue than
an the south side of Fairview Avenue
B. Findings for Consideration
Right-of-Way and Sidewalk
District policy requires 120-feet of right-of-way on arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-
way allows for the construction of a 7-lane roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot concrete detached
sidewalks and bike lanes.
Fairview Avenue is not listed as a proposed project in the District's currently adopted Five-Year Work
Program or in the currently adopted 20-year Capital Improvements Plan. As such, the applicant
cannot receive reimbursement for dedicated right-of-way from available collected impact fees. The
applicant shall do one of the following:
a. Dedicate by donation an additional 5-feet of right-of-way along Fairview Avenue, and construct a
minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Fairview Avenue, located a minimum of 53-feet from
the centerline of the right-of-way.
b. Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
along Fairview Avenue, located a minimum of 53-feet from the centerline of the right-af-way, in an
easement provided to the District.
c. Do not dedicate additional right-af-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk
along Fairview Avenue, located at the back edge of the existing right-of-way. Accomplish all
necessary adjustments to properly accommodate existing drainage and utilities.
2. Roadway Offsets
District policy 7204.11.6, requires local roadways to align ar offset a minimum of 300-feet from an
arterial roadway (measured centerline to centerline).
The applicant is proposing to construct acommercial/industrial roadway that intersects with Fairview
Avenue 310-feet east of the west property line. This roadway location meets District policy and
should be approved with this application.
3. Street Sections
District policy 7202.8 and 72-F1 B, 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.
The applicant is proposing to construct acommercial/industrial roadway that extends from Fairview
Avenue to the north. This roadway is proposed to cul-de-sac just before the proposed multi-family
residential apartment complex. This roadway will also provide a link that will connect into Teare
Avenue.
The proposed commercial/industrial roadway that the applicant is proposing will consist of a 40-foot
street section that includes 2-travel lanes, a center turn lane, curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way. The proposed street section meets District policy and should
be approved with this application.
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4. Driveways
District policy F2-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.
District policy F2-F4 (1) and 72-F4 (2), requires driveways located an commercial/industrial roadways
to offset a controlled and/or uncontrolled intersection a minimum of 50-feet (measured near edge to
near edge).
District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles
to a maximum width of 35-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.
Fairview Avenue Driveway
The applicant is proposing to construct one 30-foot wide driveway on Fairview Avenue. This
driveway is proposed to intersect Fairview Avenue approximately 205-feet west of the east property
line. This driveway meets District policy and should be approved with this application.
Commercial /Industrial Street Driveways
The applicant is proposing to construct thirteen driveways on the proposed commercial/industrial
roadway. The driveways are proposed to be constructed in the following locations.
• Driveway number 1 is proposed to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway
approximately 54-feet north of Fairview Avenue. This driveway is proposed to be 25-
feetin width.
• Driveway number 2 and 3 are proposed to intersect the commercial/industrial
roadway approximately 175-feet north of Fairview Avenue. These driveways are
proposed to align with one another. These driveways are proposed to be 17-feet in
width.
• Driveway number 4 is proposed to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway
approximately 235-feet north of Fairview Avenue. This driveway is proposed to be
21-feet in width.
• Driveway number 5 is proposed to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway that
extends north from Fairview Avenue approximately 580-feet north of Fairview
Avenue. This driveway is proposed to be 22-feet in width.
• Driveway number 6 is proposed to extend directly north of the commercial/industrial
roadway and proposed to intersect the northern portion of the cul-de-sac. This
driveway is proposed to be 45-feet in width.
• Driveway number 7 is proposed to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway that
runs east and west and is proposed to be located approximately 50-feet east of the
commercial/industrial roadway that extends from Fairview Avenue to the north. This
driveway is proposed to be 27-feet in width.
• Driveway number 8 is proposed to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway that
runs east and west and is proposed to be located approximately 255-feet east of the
commercial/industrial roadway that extends from Fairview Avenue to the north. This
driveway is proposed to be 20-feet in width
• Driveway number 9 is proposed to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway that
runs east and west and is proposed to be located approximately 430-feet east of the
commercial/industrial roadway that extends from Fairview Avenue to the north. This
driveway are proposed to be 25-feet in width.
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• Driveways number 10 and number 11 are proposed to be 30-feet in width and
located on the east and west side of the commercial/industrial roadway just north of
the proposed roundabout.
• Driveway number 12 and 13 are proposed to be 30-feet in width and located on the
east and west side of the commercial/industrial roadway approximately 160-feet
north of the proposed roundabout.
All of the proposed driveway locations meet District policy in regard to location.
All of the proposed driveway widths meet District policy EXCEPT for driveway number 6. Driveway
number 6 should be constructed a maximum of 35-feet in width.
5. All Driveways
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.
6. Stub Streets
District policy 7203.5.1 and 7205.5 requires stub streets to provide intro-neighborhood circulation and
to provide access to adjoining parcels.
District policy 7203.3.2 requires an existing street or a street in an approved preliminary plat, which
extends at a boundary of a proposed development to be extended into that development.
The applicant is proposing to extend Teare Avenue. This extension will provide a connection from
Teare Avenue to Fairview Avenue. The extension of Teare Avenue meets the goals and intent of
District policy and has the supportive of District staff.
The District held a neighborhood meeting on Thursday March 20, 2003. The Teare Avenue extension
was approved by the Meridian City Council on March 25, 2003 after a number of neighborhood
concerns arose.
Modification of Policy
The applicant is proposing to terminate Clarene Street at its current location and construct temporary
bollards for emergency access only. District policy requires that stub streets be constructed and/or
extended to adjoining properties to provide reasonable access and intro-neighborhood connectivity.
Staff would generally support the extension of Clarene Street into the site, but due to the fact that the
applicant is extending Teare Avenue to the residential neighborhood that is located to the northeast,
staff is supportive of the applicant's proposal to construct bollards at the terminus of Clarene Street.
With the construction of bollards, Clarene Street will be one-lot and less than 150-feet in depth,
therefore, the applicant will not be required to construct a temporary turnaround.
6. Turnarounds
District policy 7204.9.2 requires turnarounds to be constructed to provide a minimum turning radius of
55-feet.
The applicant is proposing to dedicate a hammerhead turnaround at the west end of Clarene Street
on the applicant's property. This hammerhead turnaround will function as the property's frontage until
the preliminary plat is submitted and the roadways are formally dedicated. This hammerhead
turnaround is required to have bollards installed at the terminus of Clarene Street where the
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hammerhead begins. The applicant should also enter into a license agreement for the maintenance
of the hammerhead turnaround on Clarene Street due to the fact that the District will be unable to
access the turnaround.
The applicant is proposing to provide a permanent "hammerhead" easement to the District at the
terminus of North Lark Avenue. This easement is acceptable to the District but must be approved by
the Meridian Fire Department. The applicant should provide a permanent "hammerhead" easement
to the District at the terminus of the commercial/industrial roadway and provide documentation to the
District showing the review and approval of this configuration from the Meridian Fire Department.
7. Roundabout
The applicant is proposing to construct a roundabout within the commercial/industrial roadway
approximately 530-feet north of Fairview Avenue.
The roundabout should be designed with 21-foot street sections on either side of the center island.
The applicant will be required to dedicate sufficient right-of-way on either side of an island.
Coordinate the size and design of the roundabout with traffic services staff.
$. Signalization
The applicant is proposing to construct a new signal at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and the
commercial/industrial roadway that extends north into the site. The signal is proposed at the half
mile. The traffic study determined that the warrants would be met and that the existing signals in the
area would not be significantly impacted by the new signal. The District will contribute the hardware
necessary far the construction of the new signal and any related roadway improvements. The
applicant should plan, construct and install the signal that is proposed at the intersection of Fairview
Avenue and the commercial/industrial roadway that extends north into the site.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
The applicant shall do one of the following
Dedicate by donation an additional 5-feet of right-of-way along Fairview Avenue, and construct a
minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along Fairview Avenue, located a minimum of 53-feet from
the centerline of the right-of-way.
Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along
Fairview Avenue, located a minimum of 53-feet from the centerline of the right-of-way, in an
easement provided to the District.
Do not dedicate additional right-of-way, but construct a minimum 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk along
Fairview Avenue, located at the back edge of the existing right-af-way. Accomplish all necessary
adjustments to properly accommodate existing drainage and utilities.
2. Construct and install the signal and any related roadway improvements that are necessary for the
proposed signal at the intersection of Fairview Avenue and the commercial/industrial roadway that
extends north into the site.
3. Construct acommercial/industrial roadway that intersects with Fairview Avenue 310-feet east of the
west property line, as proposed.
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4. Construct the internal roadways as 40-foot street sections with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete
sidewalk within 54-feet of right-of-way, as proposed. The portion of the commercial/industrial
roadway that connects to Teare Avenue shall taper appropriately to accommodate for drainage.
5. Construct a 30-foot wide driveway to intersect Fairview Avenue approximately 205-feet west of the
east property line, as proposed.
6. Construct a 25-foot wide driveway to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway approximately 54-
feet north of Fairview Avenue, as proposed.
7. Construct two 17-foot wide driveway to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway approximately
175-feet north of Fairview Avenue, as proposed.
$. Construct a 21-foot wide driveway to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway approximately 235-
feet north of Fairview Avenue, as proposed.
9. Construct a 22-foot wide driveway to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway that extends north
from Fairview Avenue approximately 580-feet north of Fairview Avenue, as proposed.
10. Construct a driveway with a maximum width of 35-feet to extend directly north of the
commercial/industrial roadway and proposed to intersect the northern portion of the cul-de-sac.
11. Construct a 27-foot wide driveway to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway that runs east and
west and is proposed to be located approximately 50-feet east of the commercial/industrial roadway
that extends from Fairview Avenue to the north, as proposed.
12. Construct a 20-foot wide driveway to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway that runs east and
west and is proposed to be located approximately 255-feet east of the commercial/industrial roadway
that extends from Fairview Avenue to the north, as proposed.
13. Construct a 25-foot driveway to intersect the commercial/industrial roadway that runs east and west
and is proposed to be located approximately 430-feet east of the commercial/industrial roadway that
extends from Fairview Avenue to the north, as proposed.
14. Construct a 30-foot wide driveway located on the east side of the commercial/industrial roadway just
north of the proposed roundabout, as proposed.
15. Construct a 30-foot wide driveway located on the west side of the commercial/industrial roadway just
north of the proposed roundabout, as proposed.
16. Construct a 30-foot wide driveway located on the east side of the commercial/industrial roadway
approximately 160-feet north of the proposed roundabout, as proposed.
17. Construct a 30-foot wide driveway located on the west side of the commercial/industrial roadway
approximately 160-feet north of the proposed roundabout, as proposed.
18. Pave the driveways their 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.
19. Extend Teare Avenue as a 40-foot street section with curb, gutter and 5-foot concrete sidewalk within
54-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
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20. Terminate Clarene Street at its current location and construct bollards for emergency access only, as
proposed.
21. Enter into a license agreement far the maintenance of the hammerhead turnaround on Clarene Street
due to the fact that the District will be unable to access the turnaround.
22. Provide a permanent "hammerhead" easement to the District at the terminus of the
commercial/industrial roadway and provide documentation to the District showing that this
configuration has been reviewed and approved by the Meridian Fire Department.
23. Construct a roundabout within the commercial/industrial roadway approximately 530-feet north of
Fairview Avenue. Design the roundabout with a minimum of 21-foot street sections on either side of
the center island. Dedicate sufficient right-af-way on either side of an island. Coordinate the size and
design of the roundabout with traffic services staff.
24. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of Approval
Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the right-of-way.
2. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall be borne
by the developer.
3. Replace any existing damage curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged during the
construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at 387-fi280 (with file
number) far details.
4. 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.
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. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with
Ordinance #195, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
8. 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 ACHD. 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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9. 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.
10. 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. ACRD 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.
Attachments
1. Vicinity map
2. Submitted site plan
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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD staff
or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request
reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action previously
requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and materially carried
out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties.
a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for reconsideration,
but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on by all Commissioners
present.
If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a
certain time.
b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District na later
than 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular meeting following
the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of the request,
the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next scheduled
regular Commission meeting.
c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth new
facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that has
developed since the taking of the earlier vote, ar information establishing an error of fact or
law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at the meeting.
d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it
occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to ACHD
staff far further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which the matter
is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter at a meeting
where the agenda notice so provides.
e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action,
interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the
President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take
any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable.
F. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover
administrative costs, as established by the Commission.
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