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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: Roy Strickland AVM ~ ~ 2~
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Meridian, Idaho 83642 City of Meridian
Ctfy Clerk Office
SUBJECT: MCZC04-065
Multi-tenant office/Chiropractic office
1225 Main Street/ Lot 1, Block 1 of Strickland Subdivision
On December 23, 2003, the Ada County Highway District Commissioners acted on MPFP03-
006/MCUP03-063/MRZ03-012 for Strickland Subdivision. The conditions and requirements also apply
to MCZC04-065.
If you have, any questions or concerns please feel free to contact this office at (208) 387-6171.
Sincerely,
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Development Analyst
Right-of-Way & Development Services
CC: Project File, Construction Services, Drainage, Utilities
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Caraway Designs
6901 West Emerald, Suite 203-A
Boise, Idaho 83704
Lynn Hamilton
1225 Main Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
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THE SOUTH 83 FEET OF THE NORTH 1/2 OF BLOCK 2
F.A. NOURSE'S THIRD ADDITION LOCATED IN THE
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MERIDIAN, ADA COUNTY, IDAHO
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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 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 Levei 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 Review
Division for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements required by ACRD, then
architectural plans may be 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)
• Submit 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 & 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 a Pre-Con an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan
Designer, must be fumed 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.
^ Final Approval from Development Services
• ACRD Construction -Subdivision must have received approval from Development Services prior to scheduling aPre-Con.
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Right-of--Way & Development Department
Planning Review Division
This application does not require Commission action and is approved at the staff level on Tuesday,
December 23, 2003. Tech Review for this item was held with the applicant on Friday, December 99, 2003.
Please refer to the aftachment for appeal guidelines. Staff contact: Joyce Newton, 208-387-6979 phone,
208-387-6393 fax, jnewton@achd.ada.id.us
File Numbers: MPFP03-006/MCUP03-063/MRZ03-012/Strickland Subdivision
Site address: 1225 Main Street
Owner: Lynn Hamilton
1225 N. Main Street
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Applicant:
Representative:
Roy Strickland
2716 Pine Flats
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Dave Bailey
1117 E. Plaza Street, Suite F
Eagle, Idaho 83616
Application Information:
The Ada County Highway District (ACRD) staff has received the above referenced application requesting
rezone approval for 0.85-acres. The application also included a preliminary plat approval for a two lot mixed
use subdivision. The single-family dwelling and out buildings will remain on one lot with a conditional use
application to construct a medical office on the remaining lot. The site is located on the west side of Main
Street approximately 137-feet north of Washington Avenue. The site abuts a paved east/west alley and has
frontage on Main Street and Meridian Road.
Acreage: 0.85-acres
Current Zoning: R-15 (Medium High Density Residential)
Proposed Zoning: OT (Old Town District)
Existing Use: Residential
Proposed Use: Commercial__ _ _
Vicinity Map
M RZ03-012
1225 North Main Street
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A. Findings of Fact
1. Trip Generation:
This development is estimated to generate 110 additional vehicle trips per day (10 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. The
assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is in effect at that time.
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:
There is an existing residence with out buildings on the site.
5. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
a. North: Commercial C-C and Residential R-15
b. South: Commercial C-C and Residential R-15
c. East: Commercial C-C and Residential R-15
d. West: Residential R-4 and Commercial L-O
6. Impacted Roadways
Main Street:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
Meridian Road:
Frontage:
Functional Street Classification
Traffic count:
Level of Service:
Speed limit:
East/west allev:
Frontage:
Approximately 83-feet
Minor Arterial
North of Pine Avenue was 16,442 on 4-30-02
Greater than "E"
35-MPH
Approximately 83-feet
Minor Arterial
North of Pine Avenue was 8,631 on 7-26-00
Better than "C"
25-MPH
Approximately 445-feet
7. Roadway Improvements Adjacent To and Near the Site
Main Street is a minor arterial roadway with two-travel lanes including a center turn lane with curb,
gutter and detached sidewalk abutting the site.
Meridian Road is a minor arterial roadway with two-travel lanes with no curb, gutter or sidewalk
abutting the site.
The east/west alley is paved to the width of 16-feet abutting the site.
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8. Existing Right-of-Way
Main Street has 80-feet of existing right-of-way (40-feet from centerline).
Meridian Road has 80-feet of existing right-of-way (40-feet from centerline).
The alleyway has 16-feet of existing right-of-way (8-feet from centerline).
9. Existing Access to the Site
The site has frontage on Main Street, Meridian Road and an improved alley. There is one residential
driveway located 5-feet north the alley. The site does not have a delineated access to Meridian Road.
With approximately 445-feet of frontage abutting the alley the applicant has adequate parking area
behind the residence and out buildings.
10. Site History
District staff has not reviewed this site as an application or prepared a report in the past year.
11. Capital Improvements Plan/Five Year Work Program
Main Street and Meridian Road is not programmed into the District's current Five Year Work
Program.
However, Meridian Road is programmed into the District's current Capital Improvement Plan 2003: ID
# 76. The project location is Meridian Road/Main Street to Fairview Avenue. The 1.6-mile segment is
currently two to four-lanes and is proposed to be widened to three to four-lanes with a total of 70 to
84-feet of required right-of-way. Projected time frame of construction is 16 to 20-years. Even though
the site is in the District's current Capital Improvement Plan 2003 no additional right-of-way is
required from this site.
B. Findings for Consideration
1. Right-of-Way
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.
Main Street is a minor arterial roadway with two-travel lanes including a center turn lane with curb,
gutter and detached sidewalk within 80-feet of existing right-of-way. Main Street is not programmed
into the District's current Capital Improvements Plan and/or Five Year Work Program for
reconstruction or any roadway improvements. 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.
Meridian Road
The applicant should not be required to dedicate any additional right-of--way even though Meridian
Road is programmed into the District's current Capital Improvement Plan 2003: ID # 76. The project
location is Meridian Road/Main Street to Fairview Avenue. The 7.6-mile segment is currently two to
four-lanes and is proposed to be widened to three to four-lanes with a total of 70 to 84-feet of
required right-of--way. Projected time frame of construction is 76 to 20-years. Even though the site is
in the District's current Capital Improvement Plan 2003 no additional right-of--way is required from this
site.
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2. Sidewalk
District policy requires 5-foot wide (minimum) concrete sidewalk on all collector roadways and arterial
roadways (7204.7.2).
The applicant should be required to construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Meridian
Road located 2-feet within the 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 the issuance of a building permit (or any other
required permits). Please contact the Right-of--Way Division at 387-3271 for guidelines.
3. 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.
4. Driveways
District policy 72-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.
There are two driveways located on Main Street in close proximity to the site.
- Driveway #1 is located on the same side of Main Street as the site and offsets approximately
70-feet north. (Measured near edge of driveway to near edge of driveway.)
- Driveway # 2 is located on the east side of Main Street providing access to the US Postal
Service and is in alignment with driveway # 1.
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.
There are several driveways located on Meridian Road in close proximity to the site.
- Driveway #1 is located on the west side of Meridian Road and aligns with the alley on the east
side of Meridian Road.
- W. Cherry Avenue intersects with Meridian Road on the west side approximately 132-feet
north of the alley. (Measured near edge of Cherry Avenue to near edge of alley.)
- Driveway #2 is located on the east side of Meridian Road in alignment with Cherry Avenue.
The existing residential driveway located on Main Street approximately 5-feet north of the alley,
should be closed, and the applicant should be required to take access internally from the alley.
The applicant should replace the unused curb cut on Main Street with standard curb, gutter and
detached concrete sidewalk to match existing improvements.
The applicant should be required to take access internally from the alley with no additional access to
Meridian 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.
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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.
5. Alley
District policy 7204.10.1 requires the dedication of additional right-of-way to obtain a minimum width
from the centerline of the alley of 8-feet from residential uses and 10-feet for all other uses.
The District on a case-by-case basis will review dedication of additional right-of-way for the alley. The
dedication of additional right-of-way will generally be required where it can be reasonably anticipated
that other adjoining or nearby developments will also allow future dedications. The alleyway
connects Main Street to Meridian Road.
The applicant should be required to dedicate additional right-of--way to provide 70-feet from
centerline.
Alley Access
Access is allowed to and from a fully improved alley (District policy 7204.10.2). Parking shall be
designed so the minimum clear distance from the back of the parking stall to the opposite side of the
alley is 22-feet for perpendicular parking.
An access to an alley shall be located a minimum of 25-feet from the nearest public street. Parking in
an alley is not allowed.
Alleys are not considered part of the traffic circulation system (District policy 7202.6). Unless
specifically approved by the District, an alley should not serve as primary access to a lot or building.
Alleys shall connect to a public street at each end and shall not terminate in dead-ends. Alleys with
curves are not allowed without specific District approval taken on good cause shown. Curves shall
have a minimum inside radius of 26-feet.
The existing residential driveway located on Main Street approximately 5-feet north of the alley,
should be closed, and the applicant should be required to take access internally from the alley with no
additional access to Meridian Road.
The applicant should be required to replace the unused curb cut on Main Street with standard curb,
gutter and detached concrete sidewalk to match existing improvements.
Alley Intersection
District Policy 7204.10.3 states a minimum of back-of-curb radius of 15-feet is required at all alley
intersections. For the reconstruction of existing alleys, the back-of-curb radius may be less than 15-
feet when it is impractical to remove existing obstructions.
Alley Pavement
District Policy 7204.10.1 states if the proposed development is not a single family detached residence
and it takes access from an alley, the developer will be required to pave the entire width of the right-
of-way from the nearest public street to and abutting the development.
The applicant should be required to provide additional pavement to the alley fo from Main Street to
Meridian Road. Including the reconstruction of the intersections; where the alley intersects with Main
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Street and Meridian Road if not previously completed. The applicant should be required to coordinate
with District staff on the radii for the reconstruction of the alleyway intersections.
C. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct a 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Meridian Road located 2-feet within the 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 the issuance of a building permit (or any other required permits). Please contact
the Right-of-Way Division at 387-3271 for guidelines.
2. Replace unused curb cut on Main Street with standard curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk to match
existing improvements.
3. The applicant shall be required to provide access to the two lots internally from the improved alley.
4. Dedicate additional right-of-way to provide 10-feet from centerline of the alley.
5. Provide additional pavement to the alley with the dedication of right-of-way.
6. Other than the access point(s) specifically approved with this application, direct lot or parcel access to
Main Street and Meridian Road is prohibited. Lot access restrictions, as required with this
application, shall be stated on the final plat.
7. 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 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.
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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 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.
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
1. 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 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.
Appeal Guidelines
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