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ACHD Comments ,~ ~' -t~. ""'a~'' 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 July 29, 2004 To: _ Meridian Parks & Recreation Department _ Doug Strong -~~~- ~ ~ ~~~~ 11 West Bower Street Meridian, Idaho 83642 C ty CI keOff ce Subject: MCZC04-054 Meridian Youth Baseball/Softball 3245 North Meridian Road, Ustick Road On July 28, 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 208-387-6171. Sincerely, J ce ewton Development Analyst Right-of-way & Development Services Planning Division CC: Project file, Construction Services, Drainage, Utilities City of Meridian Gregg Ostrow and Trace Leighton 190 East Bannock Street Boise,. Idaho 83702 CSHQA John Mavlin 250 South 5th Street Boise, Idaho 83702 ~ ~ Ada Count Hi hwa District y g y Right-of=Way & Development Department Planning Review Division This application does not require Commission action and is approved at the staff level on Tuesday, July 28, 2004. Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on Friday, July 16, 2004. Please refer to the attachment for appeal guidelines. Staff Contact: Joyce Newton, phone 208-387-6171, fax 208-387-6393 ore-mail jnewton@achd.ada.id.us File Numbers: MCZC04-054/ Meridian Youth Baseball/Softball Site address: Settlers Park, 3245 North Meridian Road, Ustick Road Owner: Meridian Parks & Recreation Department Doug Strong 11 West Bower Street Meridian, Idaho 83642 Applicant: Representative: ~ ~~ Gregg Ostrow, Trace Leighton 190 East Bannock Street Boise, Idaho 83702 CSHQA John Mavlin 250 South 5th Street Boise, Idaho 83702 Application Information: This application has been referred to the Ada County Highway District by the City of Meridian for review and comment. The Ada County Highway District (ACRD) staff received the above referenced application requesting a certificate of zoning compliance approval to construct the Meridian Youth Baseball/Softball facility. The project consists of eight baseball fields, two concession stands and related parking. The site is located north of Ustick Road and west of Meridian Road. Acreage: 37-acres Current Zoning: L-O (Limited Office) Project: 8- baseball fields, 2- concession stands and related parking Vicinity map A. Findings of Fact 1: _TTrip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 59 additional vehicle trips per day (92-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 a building permit. Impact fees are based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at the time of construction. 3. Traffic Impact Study: This proposed development is estimated to generate less than 1,000-trips per day therefore a traffic impact study was not required with this application. 4. Site Information: This application is a portion of the 58-acre park site is located on the northwest corner of Ustick Road and Meridian Road. 5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area including Zoning: a. North: Cedar Springs Sub # 2/R-4 b. South: Parkway Sub/R-4 c. East: Sundance Sub # 3/R-8 d. West: Cedar Springs Professional Sub 2 MCZC04-054/Setters Park Ustick Road, Meridian Road • 6. Impacted Roadways Ustick Road: Frontage: Approximately 2,048-feet Functional Street Classification: Minor Arterial Traffic count: West of Locust Grove Road was 6,510 on 6-20-01 Level of Service: Currently better than "C" Speed limit: 40-mph An acceptable Level of Service for this segment of roadway is "E" or 15, 500 vehicle trips per day 7. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site Ustick Road is currently improved with two traffic lanes (24-feet of pavement) with no curb, gutter or sidewalk. 8. Existing Right-of-Way There is currently 50-feet of right-of-way (25-feet from centerline) for Ustick Road 9. Site History On November 2, 2001, the applicant of MCZC-01-021, filed a request for modification of the Ustick Road sidewalk requirement. The request was heard by the ACRD Commission on December 12, 2001. The applicant, Meridian Parks & Recreation, testified that the Ustick Road frontage was not a part of Phase 1, and that the sidewalk was not budgeted for FY 2002. The applicant further testified that Phase 2 budgeting would occur in the Fall of 2002, and that Phase 2 of the park would occur thereafter. Phase 1 of the park opened in the Spring of 2003. The Commission offered an alternative to the applicant that would allow deferral of the Ustick Road sidewalk until April of 2003. The applicant indicated to the Commission that the timing was acceptable to Parks & Recreation. =The Commission granted a modification of policy to waive the sidewalk requirement on Ustick Road for .Phase 1 of the park, but placed a time limit on the modification. Regardless of future phasing (because funding of those phases is unknown), the sidewalk on Ustick Road shall be constructed on or before April 1, 2003. At the time of construction, ACRD will acquire the Ustick Road right-of-way. Listed below are the sites specific requirements that were included in the staff report of MCZC-01- 021. Dedicate 48-feet of right-of--way from the centerline of Ustick Road abutting the parcel. THIS RIGHT-OF-WAY SHALL NOT BE DEDICATED UNTIL SUCH TIME THAT THE USTICK ROAD SIDEWALK /S CONSTRUCTED; ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2003. USTICK ROAD ROW SHALL NOT BE DEDICATED WITH PHASE 1 OF THE PARK. 2. The applicant should be required to construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road located 2-feet within the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an easement for the sidewalk. THE APPLICANT SHALL CONSTRUCT A SIDEWALK ON USTICK ROAD ON OR BEFORE APRIL 1, 2003. SIDEWALK /S NOT REQUIRED FOR PLAN APPROVAL OF PHASE 1. As of the time of this report the improvements abutting Ustick Road have not be constructed nor has the dedication of right-of-way occurred. 3 10. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program This location is not programmed into the District's current Capital Improvements Plan or Five Year Work Program for reconstruction or any roadway improvements. B. Findings for Consideration Right-of-Way and Sidewalk 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 Commission has directed staff to only purchase right-of-way on roadways that are in the Five Year Work Program or the Capital Improvements plan. This ca?e is unique in that with the approval of MCZC-01-021 the Ada County Highway District Commission deferred the acquisition of right-of- way until such time the development phased. With this application the applicant should be required to dedicate the additional 23-feet to provide 48-feet from the centerline of Ustick Road abutting the site. The Commission also granted a modification of policy to waive the sidewalk requirement on Ustick Road for Phase 1 of the park, but placed a time limit on the modification. In accordance with District policy the applicant should be required to construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road located 2-feet within the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an easement for the sidewalk. The District will require a license agreement for the landscape strip with the detached sidewalk. An agreement must be approved prior to plans acceptance or the issuance of a building permit. Please contact the Right-of-Way Division at 387-3271 for guidelines. 2. `Auxiliary Turn Lanes/Center Turn lanes/Tapers -`District policy 7204.8 states, if traffic volumes from a proposed development warrant turn lanes into or out of the site, the applicant may be required to dedicate additional right-of-way to accommodate the improvements. The applicant will not be compensated by ACRD for the dedication of additional right- of-way and pavement widening. District policy 3004.1, 72-F8, AASHTO guidelines and the MUTCD guidelines require the turn lane to be constructed to provide a minimum of 100-feet of storage with shadow tapers for both the approach and departure directions. Coordinate the design of the turn lane with District staff. District policy 3004.9 and AASHTO Guidelines require tapers to be constructed on a varying basis contingent upon the posted speed limit. Coordinate the design and length of the taper with District staff. 3. Driveways District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial roadways with a speed limit of 40 to align or offset a minimum of 185-feet from any existing or proposed driveway. The applicant is proposing to construct the main entrance to the baseball fields on Ustick Road, located 9,438-feet west of the near edge of the intersection with Meridian Road and in alignment with. the main entrance to Parkway Subdivision. The proposed main driveway should be designed with 29- 4 foot street sections on either side of a center median. The median should be constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide (maximum 92-feet wide) to total a minimum of a 900-square foot area. Successive Driveways District policy 72-F5, requires driveways located on collector or arterial roadways with a speed limit of 40 to align or offset a minimum of 185-feet from any existing or proposed driveway. The applicant is proposing to close the residential driveway located on Ustick Road 206-feet west of the intersection with Meridian Road with a concrete 5-foot detached meandering sidewalk to match required improvements. The applicant should be required to coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District staff. If the sidewalk meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an easement to the District for the sidewalk. The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing driveway on Ustick Road located approximately 450- feet west of the near edge of the intersection with Meridian Road for the water tank. This driveway is 96-feet in width. This driveway meets District policy and should be approved as proposed. If this driveway is not paved, the applicant should be required to pave this driveway its full width of 16-feet and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 95-foot radii abutting Ustick Road. The applicant is proposing to construct a secondary driveway into the park site off Ustick Road located 9, 931-feet west of the near edge of the intersection with Meridian Road. This location meets District policy and should be approved with this application. The applicant should be required to pave this driveway its full width of 30-feet and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway and install pavement tapers with 95-foot radii abutting Ustick Road. 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. 4. Gates/Stacking District policy 7207.9.2 requires gated driveways and roadways with daily traffic volumes greater than 1,000 but less than 2,000 vehicles to provide a minimum 50-foot storage distance. The storage area will be measured from the edge of pavement of the main street. The applicant is proposing to provide a service%mergency access from the site to Ashby Drive, located 76-feet west of Stanford Street. 5. Wetl Site on Ustick Road There is an existing well on Meridian Road that will be located within the new right-of-way. The City of Meridian indicated that they will move the well at their expense in the future when the roadway is widened. The applicant should provide a signed affidavit to the District stating that agreement. 5 6. Minor Improvements District policy 7203.6 requires the applicant of a proposed development to make improvements to existing damaged sidewalk; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devises; and other similar items in order to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. The applicant should be required to repair any existing damaged sidewalk; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devises; and other similar items in order to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. The applicant should be required to work with the Development staff to correct any deficiencies abutting the site. D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval Dedicate 23-additional feet of right-of--way from the centerline of Ustick Road to provide 48-feet from centerline 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 administrator prior to breaking ground, in accordance with the ACHD Ordinance in effect at that time (currently Ordinance #198), if funds are available. 2. Construct a ~-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Ustick Road located 2-feet within the new right-of-way. Coordinate the location and elevation of the sidewalk with District staff. If the sidewalk ,meanders outside of the right-of-way, provide an easement for the sidewalk. An agreement must be '-approved prior to plans acceptance or the issuance of a building permit. Please contact the Right-of- -'°1Nay Division at 387-3271 for guidelines 3. District policy 3004.1 and AASHTO Guidelines require tapers to be constructed on a varying basis contingent upon the posted speed limit. Coordinate the design of the taper with District staff. The applicant shall be required to submit a stripping plan to the District for Ustick Road. 4. Construct the main entrance to the baseball fields on Ustick Road, located 1,438-feet west of the near edge of the intersection with Meridian Road and in alignment with the main entrance to Parkway Subdivision. The proposed main driveway shall be designed with 21-foot street sections on either side of a center median (to match the entrance on Meridian Road). The median shall be constructed a minimum of 4-feet wide (maximum 12-feet wide) to total a minimum of a 100-square foot area. The driveway location meets District policy and shall be approved as proposed. Pave the main entrance 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 Ustick Road. 5. Close the residential driveway located on Ustick Road, 206-feet west of the intersection with Meridian Road with a concrete 5-foot detached meandering sidewalk to match required improvements. 6 r • 7. Utilize the existing driveway on Ustick Road located approximately 450-feet west of the near edge of the intersection with Meridian Road for the water tank. This driveway is 16-feet in width. This driveway meets District policy and shall be approved as proposed. If this driveway is not paved, the applicant shall be required to pave this driveway its full width of 16- feet 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 Ustick Road. 8. Construct a secondary driveway intersecting Ustick Road 1,131-feet west of the near edge of the intersection with Meridian Road, as proposed. This location meets District policy and shall be approved with this application. Pave this driveway its full width of 30-feet 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 Ustick Road. 9. Construct the service/emergency driveway intersecting Ashby Drive, 76-feet west of Stanford Street as proposed. The applicant shall be required to provide a minimum of 50-feet from the edge of pavement from the roadway if a gate is installed. Coordinate the location of any proposed gated entry with District staff. Pave the service entrance driveway its full width of 20-feet and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of Ashby Lane. 10. Provide a signed affidavit to the District stating that the City of Meridian will move the existing well on Meridian Road at the City's expense, when the roadway is widened. 11. Other than the access point specifically approved with this application, direct lot or parcel access to Ustick Road is prohibited. - 12. `"the applicant shall be required to repair any existing damaged sidewalk; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with standard curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devises; and other similar items in order to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. The applicant shall be required to work with the Development staff to correct any deficiencies abutting the site. 13. The applicant shall be required to work with Development staff for the placement of a pedestrian connection from the asphalt pathway to Ashby Drive. 14. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. E. 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. 7 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 designchanges. 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 ACHD shall repair existing utilities damaged by the applicant. The applicant shall be required to call DIGLINE (1-800-342-1585) at least two full business days prior to breaking ground within ACRD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACHD Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event ar~y.ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are compromised during any phase of construction. 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. F. Conclusions of Law The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval are satisfied. 8 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 9 ~.1 Request for Appeal of Staff Decision Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the final decision made by the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS Manager did not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all of the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual. a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative costs. b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days from the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of appeal shall refer to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name, address and telephone number and state the grounds for the appeal. The grounds shall include a written summary of the provisions of the policy relevant to the appeal and/or the facts and law relied upon and shall include a written argument in support of the appeal. The Commission shall not consider a notice of appeal that does not comply with the provisions of this subsection. c. Time to Reply: The ROWDS Manager shall have ten (10) working days from the date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and may during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may also consider and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the reply and any modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the appellant prior to the Commission hearing "V 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. 10 ~~ IC ~- ~~i il~~~~! Ills 1 ' .\u ~ -F .. v ; $~''s3 iii « e> .v . ~ i ~i# -~~~' ~ . i r,~ ~ I M ~r ~,. '' i~ ~~ II IyA~ it ~ ~I - ii ~ Q d i J ~ I I f a ~ d x [ ~~ x t ' .. 11 ~ t a gsr ~z,.' ' 'e ,: ~ i id3a~3~ i1'. as a„t ~ i Y ~ `~ ~,~~ , _ ~~'~~ s ~;~_~~, 4 i j I i~ ~ i ~ 9~ 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 ACRD 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 Stag 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 Stall and Commission Level reports. ^For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" or "Comply With" letter: • The applicant should submit two (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACRD 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'lural plans maybe submitted for purposes of impact fee calculation.) • The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACRD) 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 YOUREMEMBER: Construction (Zone) ^ Driveway or Property Approach(s) • Subnut a "Driveway Approach Request" form to Ada County Highway District (ACRD) Construction (for approval by Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval. ^ Working in the ACRD Right-of-Wsy • Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a `"temporary Highway Use Permit Application" to ACRD Construction -Permits along with: a) Traffic Control Plan b) An Erosion 8c Sediment Control Narrative 8c Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50' or you are placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt. Construction (Subdivisions) ^ Sediment & Erosion Submittal • At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative 8c Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACRD Construction -Subdivision to be reviewed and approved by the ACRD 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. ^ Find Approval from Development Services • ACRD Construction -Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling aPre-Con. Figure 1 _' W (~ i ICI ~ s ~~~~ ~ s ~ ~~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~ ~ ~ a ~, s ~~ ~ ~ ~ ~ a._ e~ ~ ~ ~ ~~~ ~~ ~ z ~I ~t ~ ig i ~# ~ i ~!~ ~ ~~t d~'1 ~~ ~ ~~` e i~~~ ~~, ~~~ ~~ :j ~ ~~~ e ~ ~~~~ f ~~r~ ~~~f ~ }~ ~~~~ '~~ ~~~i ~r;~ $~~ ~,~' ~~~~i _~~ _ i _ I ~ ~ ~ ~ ~° ~~ ~~E~ ~ ~ ~. 1~6 ~ j ~~ ~~ =a ~ ~ ~~~~ ~< s ~ ~' ~~ ~~ ~~ s ~~ s