ACHD Commentsh 4
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: tellusQACHD.ada.id.us
August 17, 2004
To: Gayle Jensen ~~~~ ~ ~~
3084 E. Lanark Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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Subject: MCZC-04-060
11,616 square foot office/wholesale buildin City of Meridian
g City Clerk Office
n/w/c Teare Avenue and Overland Road
On August 17, 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.
S'nce~ly,
Lori Den Hartog
Senior Development Analyst
Right-of-way & Development Services, Planning Division
CC: Project file, Construction Services, Drainage, Utilities
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Jeff Hull
24499 Lansing Lane
Middleton, Idaho 83644
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 ACRD Planning Review Division will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Revlew Division will do ong 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.
~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 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 two (2) sets of engineered plans directly to ACRD for review by the Development RevieN
Divlsion 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, includinc
but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
^Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Zone)
^ Driveway or Property Approach(s)
Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) Construction (for approval by
Development Services & Traffic Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
^ Working In the ACHD Right-of-Way
Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a'Temporary Highway Use Permit Application" to
ACHD Construction -Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion 8 Sediment Control Narrative 8~ Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50' or you are
placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
^ Sediment S Erosion Submittal
At least one week prior to setting up a Pre-Con an Erosion i~ Sediment Control Narrative ~ 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 August 17, 2004.
Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on August 13, 2004. Please refer to the attachment
for appeal guidelines. Staff contact: Lori Den Hartog, phone: 387-6174, E-mail: Idenhartoq(c~achd.ada.id.us
File Numbers: MCZC-04-060
Site address: n/w/c Teare Avenue and Overland Road
Applicant: Gayle Jensen
3084 E. Lanark Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Representative: Jeff Hull
24499 Lansing Lane
Middleton, Idaho 83644
Application Information:
The applicant has submitted the above referenced application to the City of Meridian requesting zoning
compliance approval for the construction of a new 11,616 square foot wholesale/office building on 1.20-
acres. The site is located at the northwest corner of Teare Avenue and Overland Road.
Acreage: 1.20-acres
Current Zoning: C-G
Proposed Square Footage: 11,616
Vicinity Map
A. Findings of Fact
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1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 58 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 and undeveloped.
5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Commercial C-G
South Sin le-famil R-4
East Undevelo ed church roe L-O
West Commercial C-G
6. Impacted Roadways
Roadway Frontage Functional Traffic Count Level of Speed
Classification Service* Limit
Teare 172' Local/Commercial No Counts Available N/A 25 MPH
Overland 302' Minor Arterial 11,065 west of Locust Grove on Better than 35 MPH
6/5/02 "C"
*Acceptable level of service for a five lane arterial roadway is "E" (37,000 vTD).
7. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
• Teare Avenue is currently improved with 30-feet of pavement and no curb, gutter, or sidewalk.
• Overland Road is currently improved with 4 travel lanes, a center turn lane, and curb, gutter,
and sidewalk abutting the site.
8. Existing Right-of--Way
• Teare Avenue currently has 60-feet of existing right-of-way abutting the site (30-feet from
centerline).
• Overland Road has approximately 92-feet of existing right-of-way.
9. Existing Access to the Site
The site does not currently have a defined access point on Teare Avenue. The site has no driveways
on Overland Road.
10. Site History
ACHD reviewed this site as a part of Teare Subdivision in January 1998 (Lot 1, Block 1). With the
approval of that subdivision plat, Lot 1 was prohibited from utilizing Overland Road for access (Note 4
on the plat as recorded in 2000).
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11. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
The Locust Grove Road overpass over I-84 from Franklin Road to Overland Road (#22 CIP) is
scheduled in the Five Year Work Program to be constructed in 2006. The overpass will be 4 lanes.
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Right-of-Way
Teare Avenue
District policy requires 54-feet of right-of-way on industrial/commercial roadways (Figure 72-F1B).
This right-of-way allows for the construction of a 3-lane roadway with curb, gutter and 5-foot wide
concrete sidewalks.
Teare Avenue currently has 60-feet of existing right-of-way. No additional right-of-way will be
required to be dedicated with this application.
Overland 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.
Overland is fully constructed, and no additional right-of-way will be required to be dedicated with this
application.
2. Street Sections
Teare Avenue
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 has proposed to widen the pavement to one half of a 40-foot street section, and
construct vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk abutting the site on Teare Avenue to match the existing
improvements to the north. This proposal meets District policy and should be approved with this
application.
Overland Road
District policy 72-F3 requires arterial roadways to be constructed as a 72-foot street section with curb,
gutter and 5-foot detached (or 7-foot attached) concrete sidewalk within 96-feet of right-of-way with
parking prohibited on both sides of the roadway.
Overland Road is fully improved with 5 lanes, bike lanes, and curb, gutter, and sidewalk abutting the
site. No additional improvements are required with this application.
3. Driveways
Location
District policy F2-F4 (1) and 72-F4 (2), requires driveways located on commercial/industrial roadways
to offset a controlled and/or uncontrolled intersection a minimum of 50-feet (measured near edge to
near edge).
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The applicant is proposing one driveway on Teare Avenue located approximately 140-feet north of
the intersection of Overland Road and Teare Avenue. This proposal meets District policy and should
be approved with this application.
Pavin
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.
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.
The applicant is proposing one new 30-foot wide curb cut driveway on Teare Avenue. This proposal
meets District policy and should be approved with this application.
4. Other Access
Overland Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway. Access to Overland Road is prohibited, and
is noted on the final plat of Teare Subdivision.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
Widen the pavement to one-half of a 40-foot street section and construct vertical curb, gutter, and a
5-foot concrete sidewalk, within the existing right-of-way, abutting the site.
2. Construct one new 30-foot wide driveway on Teare Avenue, located approximately 140-feet north of
Overland Road. The driveway shall be paved its full width and at least 30-feet into the site.
3. Access to Overland Road is prohibited.
4. 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.
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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 ACRD 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 ACRD 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.
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. 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. 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 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.
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