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August 11, 2010
To: Scott D. Gull
P.O. Box 4
Meridian, ID 83680
Subject: MCZC-10-034 & MDES-10-026
1720 W. Franklin Road
Sherry R. Huber, President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Carol A. McKee, Commissioner
Sarah M. Baker, Commissioner
On August 9, 2010 the Ada County Highway District acted on your application for the above
referenced project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of approval and
street improvements, which are required.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6174.
Sincerely,
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Jarom Wagoner
Planner II
Right-of-Way & Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
City of Meridian (sent via email)
BRS Architects
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us
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Project/File:
MCZC-10-034 8~ MDES-10-026
This application is for a certificate of zoning compliance and design review
application for an automotive repair shop. The site is located at 1720 W. Franklin
Road in Meridian, Idaho.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 1720 W. Franklin Road
Staff Approval: August 10, 2010
Applicant: BRS Architects
Joe Thompson
1010 S. Allante Place, Ste. 100
Boise, ID 83709
Staff Contact: Jarom Wagoner
Phone: 387-6174
E-mail: iwagoner(a~achdidaho.org
Tech Review: August 9, 2010
A.
1.
Findings of Fact
Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval for an automobile repair
shop. The property is currently being used as an automobile repair shop and this application is
to bring the site into compliance with Meridian city codes.
2. Descri tion of Adjacent Surroundin Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North Li ht industrial district I-L
South Communit business district C-C
East Li ht industrial district I-L
West Light industrial district I-L
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• Harks Canyon Creek Subdivision, 29-residential and 7-commercial lot subdivision, located
approximately 100 feet west of the site, was approved by staff on November 29, 2005.
5. 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.
6. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/Five Year Work Plan (FYWP):
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W. Franklin Road is scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan to be widened to 5-lanes from Ten
Mile Road to Linder Road in 2012.
• The intersection of W. Franklin Road and Linder Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan
to be widened to 6-lanes on the north leg, 5-lanes on the south leg, 6-lanes on the east leg, and
5-lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2019 and 2027.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate five additional vehicle trips per
hour in the PM peak hour (three existing), based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers
Trip Generation Manual, 8th edition.
2. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
Functional PM Peak PM Peak Existing
Roadway Frontage Classification Hour Hour Level Plus
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Traffic Count of Service Pro
ect
W. Franklin 211-feet Principal 1
040 "F" "F"
Road Arterial ,
N. Linder None Principal g07 "F" "F"
Road Arterial
"Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane principal arterial is "E" (690 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
The average daily traffic count for W. Franklin Road west of Linder Road was 12,317 on
12/9/2008.
The average daily traffic count for N. Linder Road north of Franklin Road was 10,398 on
8/19/2009.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. W. Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: W. Franklin Road is improved with 2-travel lanes and no curb, gutter or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is 90-feet of right-of-way for W. Franklin Road (45-feet from
centerline). The portion of W. Franklin Road that abuts the site is part of the Five Year Work
Plan and is to be widened to 5-lanes in 2012.
b. Policy
Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7203.4.3 states that if a proposed development
abuts an arterial street, the developer shall provide sidewalk along the paved frontage and
dedicate right-of-way required by the proposed land use and scale of the project.
Right-of-Way and Street Section Policy: District policy requires 96-feet of right-of-way on
arterial roadways (Figure 72-F1 B). This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 5-lane
roadway with curb, gutter, 5-foot wide concrete detached sidewalks and bike lanes.
Sidewalk Policy: District policy requires 7-foot wide attached (or 5-foot wide detached)
concrete sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
c. ACHD Master Street Map: ACRD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, collector street requirements, and specific roadway
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features required through development. This segment of Franklin Road is designated in the
MSM as a Planned Commercial Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, an 82-foot
street section within 108-feet of right-of-way.
d. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has not proposed any improvements to W. Franklin
Road.
e. Staff Comments/Recommendations: District staff is currently working with the applicant in
acquiring right-of-way in conjunction with the W. Franklin Road widening project. Therefore,
no right-of-way dedication will be required as part of this application. Normally, the applicant
would be required to construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site.
However, since the W. Franklin Road widening project has already been designed and given
its anticipated start date staff recommends that the applicant provide ACHD with a road trust
deposit in the amount of $5,275 (five-thousand two-hundred and seventy-five dollars) for the
cost of constructing the sidewalk. This will allow for the sidewalk to be built in conjunction
with the road widening project, to take place in 2012.
2. Driveways
2.1 W. Franklin Road
a. Existing Conditions: The site has an existing 12-foot wide driveway located approximately
450-feet west of the intersection of W. Franklin Road and N. Linder Road (measured near-
edge to near-edge). The driveway is located approximately 140-feet from the closet driveway
to the east and approximately 150-feet from the closet driveway to the west (measured near-
edge to near-edge).
b. Policy
Access Policy: District policy 7207.8 states that direct access to arterials and collectors is
normally restricted. The developer shall try to use combined access points. If the developer
can show that the use of a combined access point to a collector or arterial street is impractical,
the District may consider direct access points. Access points for proposed developments at
intersections should be located as far from the intersection as practical, and in no case closer
than as illustrated on Figure 72-F4, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved
by the District Commission.
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 72-F4 (1) requires driveways located on arterial
roadways near a signalized intersection to be located a minimum of 440-feet from the
signalized intersection for afull-access driveway and a minimum of 220-feet from the
signalized intersection for aright-in/right-out only driveway.
Successive Driveways: District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or
arterial roadways with a speed limit of 45 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 230-feet from
any existing or proposed driveway.
Industrial Driveway 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.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.9.1, 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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to pave the driveway its entire length and
for the driveway to remain in the same location, located approximately 450-feet west of the
intersection of W. Franklin Road and N. Linder Road (measured near-edge to near-edge).
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The driveway width being proposed is 30-feet. The applicant is not requesting any additional
driveways.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District
Access Management Policy or District Successive Driveway Policy, however, staff
recommends a modification of policy to allow the driveway to be located as proposed due to
the fact that there are limited opportunities for the applicant to allocate a shared driveway with
an adjoining parcel, the proposed use is a low trip generator and there would only be one
driveway accessing the site. Additionally, the proposed driveway to remain has already been
designed into the construction drawings for the roadway widening project that is to take place
in 2012.
3. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Policy prohibits all trees in
planters less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be
allowed in planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be
allowed in planters with a minimum width of 10-feet.
4. Landscaping
Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within
ACRD right-of-way or easement areas. Trees shall be located no closer than 10-feet from all
public storm drain facilities. Landscaping should be designed to eliminate site obstructions in
the vision triangle at intersections. District Policy 5104.3.1 requires a 40-foot vision triangle and
a 3-foot height restriction on all landscaping located at an uncontrolled intersection and a 50-
foot offset from stop signs. Landscape plans are required with the submittal of civil plans and
must meet all District requirements prior to signature of the final plat and/or approval of the civil
plans.
5. Other Access
W. Franklin Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically
approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Provide the District with a road trust in the amount of $5,275 (five-thousand two-hundred and
seventy-five dollars) for the future construction of a 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk. Sidewalk to
be built in conjunction with the W. Franklin Road street widening project.
2. Utilize the existing driveway on W. Franklin Road located approximately 450-feet west of the
intersection of Franklin Road and N. Linder Road (measured near-edge to near-edge) as
proposed. Pave the driveway its full-width at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of
pavement.
3. Enter into a license agreement for any landscaping located within ACHD right-of-way abutting
the site.
4. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to W. Franklin
Road is prohibited.
5. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way.
2. Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within the ACHD right-
of-way.
3. In accordance with District policy, 7203.6, the. applicant may be required to update any
existing non-compliant pedestrian improvements abutting the site to meet current
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. The applicant's engineer should
provide documentation of ADA compliance to District Development Review staff for
review.
4. Replace any existing damaged curb, gutter and sidewalk and any that may be damaged
during the construction of the proposed development. Contact Construction Services at
387-6280 (with file number) for details.
5. A license agreement and compliance with the District's Tree Planter policy is required for
all landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way or easement areas.
6. All utility relocation costs associated with improving street frontages abutting the site shall
be borne by the developer.
7. It is the responsibility of the applicant to verify all existing utilities within the right-of-way.
The applicant at no cost to ACRD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant.
The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-811-342-1585) at least two full business
days prior to breaking ground within ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact
ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACRD conduits (spare or filled) are
compromised during any phase of construction.
8. Utility street cuts in pavement less than five years old are not allowed unless approved in
writing by the District. Contact the District's Utility Coordinator at 387-6258 (with file
numbers) for details.
9. All design and construction shall be in accordance with the ACHD Policy Manual, ISPWC
Standards and approved supplements, Construction Services procedures and all
applicable ACHD Standards unless specifically waived herein. An engineer registered in
the State of Idaho shall prepare and certify all improvement plans.
10. Construction, use and property development shall be in conformance with all applicable
requirements of ACHD prior to District approval for occupancy.
11. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are in
writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and an
authorized representative of ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain
written confirmation of any change from ACHD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the
site plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that
time. Any change in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard
Conditions of Approval in place at that time unless awaiver/variance of the requirements
or other legal relief is granted by the ACRD Commission.
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F. Conclusions of Law
1. The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of
Approval are satisfied.
2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the
proposed development.
Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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Vicinity Map
Site Plan
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification fo utilities of local highway
and road improvements, to help the utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already existing process.
1) Notification: Within five (5) working days upon notification of required right of way
improvements by Highway entities, developers shall provide written notification to the affected
utility owners and the Ada County Utility Coordinating Council (UCC). Notification shall include
but not be limited to, project limits, scope of roadway improvements/project, anticipated
construction dates, and any portions critical to the right of way improvements and coordination
of utilities.
2) Plan Review: The developer shall provide the highway entities and all utility owners with
preliminary project plans and schedule a plan review conference. Depending on the scale of
utility improvements, a plan review conference may not be necessary, as determined by the
utility owners. Conference notification shall also be sent to the UCC. During the review meeting
the developer shall notify utilities of the status of right of way/easement acquisition necessary
for their project. At the plan review conference each company shall have the right to appeal,
adjust and/or negotiate with the developer on its own behalf. Each utility shall provide the
developer with a letter of review indicating the costs and time required for relocation of its
facilities. Said letter of review is to be provided within thirty calendar days after the date of the
plan review conference.
3) Revisions: The developer is responsible to provide utilities with any revisions to preliminary
plans. Utilities may request an updated plan review meeting if revisions are made in the
preliminary plans which affect the utility relocation requirements. Utilities shall have thirty days
after receiving the revisions to review and comment thereon.
4) Final Notification: The developer will provide highway entities, utility owners and the UCC with
final notification of its intent to proceed with right of way improvements and include the
anticipated date work will commence. This notification shall indicate that the work to be
performed shall be pursuant to final approved plans by the highway entity. The developer shall
schedule a preconstruction meeting prior to right of way improvements. Utility relocation activity
shall be completed within the times established during the preconstruction meeting, unless
otherwise agreed upon.
Notification to the Ada County UCC can be sent to: 50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit
iducc.com for a-mail notification information.
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Development Process Checklist
Items Completed to Date:
®Submit a development application to a City or to Ada County
®The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
®The ACHD Planning Review Section will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Section will do one of the following:
®Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific conditions of
approval at this time.
^Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation
system and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
^Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the
transportation system and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
^For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" letter:
• The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the
Development Review Section for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are
no site improvements required by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of
impact fee assessment.)
• The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the
right-of-way, including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility
cuts.
^Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Non-Subdivisions)
^ Driveway or Property Approach(s)
• Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to ACRD 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 P-an
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 aPre-Construction Meeting an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative &
Plan, done by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACRD Construction to be reviewed and
approved by the ACHD Stormwater Section.
^ Idaho Power Company
• Vic Steelman at Idaho Power must have his IPCO approved set of subdivision utility plans prior to Pre-Con
being scheduled.
^ Final Approval from Development Services is required prior to scheduling aPre-Con.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant
of the final decision made by the 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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