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Ada County Highway District
John S. Franden, President 3775 N. Adams Street
David E. Wynkoop 1st Vice President Garden City ID 83714-6499
Susan S. Eastlake, 2nd Vice President Phone (208) 387-6100
Sherry R. Huber, Commissioner FAX (208) 387-6391
Dave Bivens, Commissioner E-mail: tellus@ACHD.ada.id.us
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To: Larry Palmer
210 E. Fairview .1~1~. ~ ~ 2~
Meridian, Idaho 83642
City of Meridian
Subject: MCZC-04-055 ~:ity Clerk Office
Automotive Transmission Repair Shop
337 Meridian Road
On July 20, 2004, 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.
Sincere
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Right-of-way & Development Services,
CC: Project file
Construction Services
Drainage
Utilities
City of Meridian
James Gipson Associates P.O
Planning Division
Box 219 Eagle, Idaho 83616
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 ACRD
®The ACHD Planning Revlew Division will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Division will do one of the following:
^Send a "No Revlew" 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 ff 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.
~nte 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 deveopment on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
^The Planning Review Division will hold a Technical Revlew meeting for all Staff and Commission Level reports.
^For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Revlew" or "Comply With" letter.
The applicant should submit two (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACHD for review by the Development Review
Division for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: ff there are no site improvements required by ACRD,
then architectural plans may lie 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, includin4
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 8 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 8 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 8 Erosion Submittal
At least one week prior m setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion 8 Sediment Control Narrative 8 Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be fumed 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 aPre-Con.
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This application does not require Commission action, and is approved at the staff level as of July 20, 2004.
Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on July 16, 2004. Please refer to the attachment for
request for appeal guidelines. Staff contact: Lori Den Hartog, phone: 387-6174, E-mail:
Idenhartog a(~achd.ada.id. us
File Numbers: MCZC-04-055
Site address: 337 Meridian Road
Applicant/Owner: Larry Palmer
210 E. Fairview Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Representative: James Gipson Associates
P.O. Box 219
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Application Information:
The applicant has submitted the above referenced application to the City of Boise requesting zoning
compliance approval for the development of 14,640 square foot Automotive Transmission Repair Shop with
an enclosed outdoor storage area. The site is located north of Franklin Road, at 337 Meridian Road.
Acreage: 1.47-acres
Zoning: I-L
Existing Square Footage: 0
Proposed Square Footage: 14,640
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A. Findings of Fact
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 618 additional vehicle trips per day (0
existing) based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual.
2. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of any building
permits. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that
time.
3. Traffic Impact Study: A traffic impact study was not required with this application.
4. Site Information: The site is currently vacant.
5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Industrial C-C & I-L
South Commercial C-G
East Residential C-G & O-T
West Industrial I-L
6. Impacted Roadways
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of Speed
Classification Service* Limit
Meridian 170' Minor Arterial 12,099 north of Franklin "C" 25
Road on 10/8/03 MPH
Franklin None Minor Arterial 12,509 east of Meridian Better 35
on 10/8/03 than "C" 'MPH
*Acceptable level of service for a two lane arterial roadway (Meridian) is "D" (14,000 VTD).
*Acceptable level of service for a five lane arterial roadway (Franklin) is "D" (33,000 VTD).
7. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Meridian Road currently has two travel lanes, a center turn lane at the intersection with
Franklin Road, and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk abutting the site. There is sidewalk adjacent
to the south on Meridian Road.
• Franklin Road currently has four travel lanes, a center turn lane, and curb, gutter, and
sidewalk.
8. Existing Right-of-Way
• Meridian Road has 60-feet of existing right-of-way abutting the site (30-feet from centerline).
9. Existing Access to the Site
The site currently has three driveways on Meridian Road.
10. Site History
ACRD has not reviewed this site within the past year.
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11. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
Meridian Road is scheduled in the District's Five Year Work Program and the Capital Improvements
Plan (#76) to be widened to 3 lanes with curb, gutter, sidewalk, and bike lanes from Franklin Road to
Cherry Lane.
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Right-of-Way
Meridian Road
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 concrete detached sidewalks
and bike lanes.
The adopted Capital Improvements Plan requires 70-feet of right-of-way for the future 3-lane
roadway. Therefore the District is only requiring the dedication of a total of 35-feet from the
centerline of Meridian Road.
Dedicate 35-feet ofright-of-way total from the centerline of Meridian Road abutting the parcel by
means of a warranty deed. The right-of-way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be
completed and signed by the applicant prior to scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD
Commission or 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 paid the fair market value of the right-of-way dedicated which is an
addition to existing ACHD right-of--way if the owner submits a letter of application fo the impact fee
administrator prior to breaking ground, in accordance with the ACHD Ordinance in effect at that time
(currently Ordinance #998), if funds are available.
2. Sidewalk
Meridian Road
District policy requires 5-foot wide attached (or 7-foot detached) concrete sidewalk on all collector
roadways and arterial roadways (7204.7.2).
The applicant will be required to construct a 5-foot detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site
located a minimum of 28-feet from the centerline of Meridian Road.
3. Driveways
Location
District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial roadways with a speed limit of
25 to align or offset a minimum of 105-feet from any existing or proposed driveway.
The applicant is proposing construct one driveway on Meridian Road. The driveway will need to be
shifted approximately 5-feet south to align (centerline to centerline) with Ada Street on the east side
of Meridian Road.
Width
District policy 7207.9.3 restricts commercial driveways with daily traffic volumes over 1,000 vehicles
to a maximum width of 36-feet. Most commercial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type
facilities if located on local streets. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for
driveways accessing collector and arterial roadways.
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The applicant has proposed to construct a 40-foot wide driveway. This driveway width does not meet
District policy for a commercial driveway. The driveway should be reduced to 36-feet in width and
constructed as a curb return type driveway with 95-foot radii.
Paving -
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.
4. Cross Access
The applicant has proposed to provide cross access to the parcel adjacent to the north of the site.
District staff is supportive of the proposed cross access as it will reduce future access points to an
arterial roadway.
5. Other Access
Meridian Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically approved
with this application, no direct access to Meridian Road will be allowed.
6. Alternative Transportation
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 Catherine
Sanchez at 387-6160.
Transportation Management Association (TMA) or Transportation Management Oroanization (TMO)
In order to reduce taps to and from this development, rt rs 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.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Dedicate 35-feet of right-of-way total from the centerline of Meridian Road abutting the parcel by
means of a warranty deed. The right-of--way purchase and sale agreement and deed must be
completed and signed by the applicant prior to scheduling the final plat for signature by the ACHD
Commission or 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 paid the fair market value of the right-of-way dedicated which is an
addition to existing ACHD right-of--way if the owner submits a letter of application to the impact fee
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administrator prior to breaking ground, in accordance with the ACRD Ordinance in effect at that time
(cun-ently Ordinance #198), if funds are available.
2. Construct a 5-foot detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site located a minimum of 28-feet from
the centerline of Meridian Road.
3. Construct one 36-foot wide driveway on Meridian Road located in alignment with Ada Street
(centerline to centerline). The driveway shall be constructed as a curb return type driveway with
minimum 15-foot radii.
4. Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, no additional access points to
Meridian Road are approved with this application.
5. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
D. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. 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 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Payment of applicable road impact fees are required prior to building construction in accordance with
Ordinance #198, also known as Ada County Highway District Road Impact Fee Ordinance.
9. 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 ACHD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACRD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in
the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction.
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10. 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.
11. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other
regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant or its successors in interest advises
the Highway District of its intent to change the planned use of the subject property unless a
waiver/variance of said requirements or other legal relief is granted pursuant to the law in effect at the
time the change in use is sought.
E. Conclusions of Law
The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval are
satisfied.
2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular and pedestrian transportation system within the vicinity
impacted by the proposed development.
Attachments
1.. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3• Appeal Guidelines
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the
final decision made by the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS Mandger did not
properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all of the relevant facts presented, made an error
of fact or law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or
enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be charged
the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the Secretary
of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days from the date of the
decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal shall refer to the decision
being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address and telephone number and state
the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall include a written summary of the provisions
of the policy relevant to the appeal and/or the facts and law relied upon and shall include a
written argument in support of the appeal. The Commission shall not consider a notice of
appeal that does not comply with the provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The ROWDS Manager shall have ten (10) working days from the date of
the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and may during such
time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also consider and/or modify
the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply, and any modifications to the
decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant prior to the Commission hearing
on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of the appeal
will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular meeting to be held
within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of the ROWDS Manager's
reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision being appealed, the notice of appeal
and the reply shall be delivered to the Commission at least one (1) week prior to the
hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm or
reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the decision being
appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and evidence presented at
the hearing.
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