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ACHD Comments~~~~~ CHD ~iogwn~v'~`ul~o ~,Lrico Date: July 19, 2011 To: Whiterus, LLC 2782 S. Knapp Ave. Meridian, Idaho 83642 Rebecca W. Arnold, President John S. Franden, Vice President Carol A. McKee, Commissioner Sara M. Baker, Commissioner David L. Case, Commissioner Subject: MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 ~ MALT-11-005 (Danik Gymnastics) 535 S. Locust Grove Rd. & 1565 E. Watertower St. On July 19, 2011 the Ada County Highway District Staff 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, ~~ ~>~~ Kristy Heller Planner II Development Services Ada County Highway District CC: Project file City of Meridian, Big D Builders, Inc., Aspen Engineers Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org Development Services Department ~~`~ ~~~~ D Project/File: MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 & MALT-11-005 (Danik Gymnastics) This is a certificate of zoning compliance, design review and alternative compliance application fora 21, 750 square foot gymnastics studio on 1.48-acres. This site is located on the southwest corner of Locust Grove Road and Watertower Street, in Meridian, Idaho. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: 535 S. Locust Grove Rd. & 1565 E. Watertower St. Staff Approval: July 19, 2011 Applicant: Whiterus, LLC 2782 S. Knapp Ave Meridian, Idaho 83642 Representatives: Big D Builders, Inc. Attn: Dennis Durrant 1510 E. Watertower St, Ste.120 Meridian, Idaho 83642 Aspen Engineers Attn: Lance Warnick, PE 2422 12th Ave. Rd. #323 Nampa, Idaho 83686 Staff Contact: Kristy Heller Phone: 387-6171 E-mail: khellerCa~achdidaho.org Tech Review: July 13, 2011 A. Findings of Fact 1. Description of Application: This is a certificate of zoning compliance, design review and alternative compliance application fora 21,750 square foot gymnastics studio on 1.48-acres on two lots within Murdoch #2 Subdivision. This site is currently vacant. 2. Descri tion of Ad'acent Surroundin Area: Direction Land Use Zonin North General retail & service commercial District C-G South Rural Urban Transition Zone RUT East Medium low-densit Residential District Snortin Bull #1 R-4 West General retail & service commercial District C-G 3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application. MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 8< MALT-11-005 4. 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. 5. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/Five Year Work Plan (FYWP): There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project that are currently in the Five Year Work Plan or the District's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). B. Traffic Findings for Consideration 1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 716 additional vehicle trips per day (none existing); 78 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (none existing), based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 8~h 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 ' Traffic Count of Service Pro ect Locust Grove Road 270-feet Minor Arterial 753 Better than Better than «D„ .D„ Watertower Street 245-feet Collector 116 Better than Better than ~,D„ «D„ * Acceptable level of service for afive-lane minor arterial is "D" (1,540 VPH). * Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane collector is "D" (425 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 Locust Grove Road south of Franklin Road was 14,210 on 11/12/2009. The average daily traffic count for Watertower Street west of Locust Grove Road was 1,633 on 12/2/2009. C. Findings for Consideration 1. Locust Grove Road a. Existing Conditions: Locust Grove Road is improved with 5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site. There is 95-feet of right-of-way for Locust Grove Road (48-feet from centerline). b. Policy: Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken to all of the adjacent streets. Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the District before starting any design. Street Section and Right-of--Way Width: District policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.1 state that the standard 5-lane street section shall be 72-feet (back-of--curb to back-of-curb) within 96-feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes in each direction, a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes on a minor arterial and a safety shoulder on a principal arterial. 2 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 8< MALT-11-005 Sidewalk Policy: District policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to be constructed on both sides of all arterial streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if trees are to be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of--curb shall be a minimum of 7-feet wide. Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway. Meandering sidewalks are discouraged. Appropriate easements shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed out of the right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located wholly within the Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items. ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map (MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway features required through development. This segment of Locust Grove is designated in the MSM as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 71-foot street section within 97-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Locust Grove Road abutting the site with this application. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Locust Grove Road in its current configuration with 72- feet of pavement curb-to-curb contains all the elements of a Residential Arterial roadway; as such, staff does not recommend any improvements or right-of-way dedication as part of this application. If the City of Meridian desires additional amenities within the pedestrian zone, the city should coordinate those requests with the applicant. The applicant should be required to replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter, or pedestrian facilities along Locust Grove Road abutting the site, consistent with ACHD's Minor Improvements Policy 7203.3. 2. Watertower Street a. Existing Conditions: Watertower Street is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk abutting the site. There is 60-feet of right-of-way for Watertower Street (30-feet from centerline). b. Policy: Collector Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for improving all collector frontages adjacent to the site or internal to the development as required below, regardless of whether access is taken to all of the adjacent streets. Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collector street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be considered for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master Street Map, then standard street sections shall serve as the default. Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard right-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet, depending on the 3 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 $ MALT-11-005 location and width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of--way width may be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk is located within an easement; in which case the District will require a minimum right-of-way width that extends 2-feet behind the back-of-curb on each side. The standard street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). This width typically accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes. Sidewalk Policy: District policy 7206.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to be constructed on both sides of all collector streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if trees are to be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a minimum of 7-feet wide. Detached sidewalks are encouraged and should be parallel to the adjacent roadway. Meandering sidewalks are discouraged. Appropriate easements shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed out of the right-of-way. The easement shall encompass the entire area between the right-of-way line and 2-feet behind the back edge of the sidewalk. Sidewalks shall either be located wholly within the public right-of-way or wholly within an easement. ACRD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map (MSM) guide the right-of--way acquisition, collector street requirements, and specific roadway features required through development. This segment of Watertower Street is designated in the MSM as a Commercial Collector with 2-lanes, on-street parking, a 37-foot street section within 61-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Watertower Street abutting the site with this application. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Watertower Street in its current configuration with 40- feet of pavement curb-to-curb contains all the elements of a Commercial Collector roadway; as such, staff does not recommend any improvements or right-of-way dedication as part of this application. If the City of Meridian desires additional amenities within the pedestrian zone, the city should coordinate those requests with the applicant. The applicant should be required to replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter, or pedestrian facilities along Watertower Street abutting the site, consistent with ACHD's Minor Improvements Policy 7203.3. 3. Driveways 3.1 Locust Grove Road a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 30-foot wide driveway onto Locust Grove Road on an adjacent parcel located approximately 350-feet south of the intersection of Locust Grove Road and Watertower Street. This driveway was constructed with Murdoch #2 Subdivision and provides cross access to the proposed development. b. Policy Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops. 4 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 81 MALT-11-005 Access Policy: District policy 7205.4.6 states that direct access to minor arterials is typically prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken from the street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to the higher classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be based on Table 1 a under District policy 7205.4.6, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved by the District Commission. Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.6 Table 1a, requires driveways located on minor arterial roadways with a speed limit of 40 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 330-feet from any existing or proposed driveway. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or more) to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD. Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7205.4.8, 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 in accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7205.4.8. Cross Access Easements/Shared Access Policy: District Policy 7202.4.1 states that cross access utilizes a single vehicular connection that serves two or more adjoining lots or parcels so that the driver does not need to re-enter the public street system. c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to utilize the existing 30-foot wide shared driveway onto Locust Grove Road located approximately 350-feet south of the intersection of Locust Grove Road and Watertower Street (measured centerline to centerline). d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Access Policy which states that if a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken from the street having the lesser functional classification. However, staff recommends a modification of policy to allow the applicant to utilize the existing driveway as proposed due to the fact that the driveway was platted to provide cross access between multiple lots, it aligns with Woodbridge Drive and meets Successive Driveway policy. However, the existing driveway approach was constructed as a curb-cut. District Policy 7205.4.8 states that driveways onto a minor arterial roadways with over 100 vehicle trips per day should be constructed as a curb return with 30-foot radii. Therefore, the applicant should be required to reconstruct the existing 30-foot driveway onto Locust Grove Road as a curb return with a 30-foot radii. 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. 3.2 Watertower Street a. Existing Conditions: There is an existing 28-foot wide driveway onto Watertower Street located approximately 115-feet west of the intersection of Watertower Street and Locust Grove Road (measured centerline to centerline). b. Policy: Access Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops. 5 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 & MALT-11-005 District Policy 7206.1 states that the primary function of a collector is to intercept traffic from the local street system and carry that traffic to the nearest arterial. A secondary function is to service adjacent property. Access will be limited or controlled. Collectors may also be designated at bicycle and bus routes. Driveway Location Policy (Stop Controlled Intersection): District policy 7206.4.4 requires driveways located on collector roadways near a STOP controlled intersection to be located outside of the area of influence; OR a minimum of 150-feet from the intersection, whichever is greater. Dimensions shall be measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline of the driveway. Successive Driveways: District policy 7206.4.5 Table 1, requires driveways located on collector roadways with a speed limit of 30 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 200 VTD to align or offset a minimum of 260-feet from any existing or proposed driveway. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7206.4.6 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or more) to a maximum width of 36-feet and low-volume driveways (less than 100 VTD) to a maximum width of 30-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be required for high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radii will be required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD. Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy, 7206.4.6, 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 in accordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7206.4.6. Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items. c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the existing 28-foot wide driveway onto Watertower Street located approximately 115-feet west of the intersection of Watertower Street and Locust Grove Road and replace with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match existing conditions. The applicant is proposing to construct a new 35-foot wide right-in/right-out only driveway onto Watertower Street located approximately 150-feet west of the intersection of Watertower Street and Locust Grove Road (measured centerline to centerline). The applicant is proposing to restrict the driveway by constructing a concrete median on Watertower Street beginning at the intersection of Locust Grove Road and Watertower Street and extending approximately 75-feet west of the proposed driveway. Staff Comments/Recommendations: This site was previously approved as part of Murdoch #2 Subdivision. At the time of that approval, Watertower Street was classified as a local commercial roadway. Watertower Street has since been upgraded to a collector roadway. The applicant's proposal to construct a 35-foot wide right-in/right-out driveway does not meet District Successive Driveway Policy due to the reclassification of Watertower Street as a collector roadway, which requires a minimum offset of 260-feet between driveways. The driveway location does meet successive driveway policy for a local commercial roadway, which Watertower was classified as when this site was reviewed as part of Murdoch Subdivision. 6 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 & MALT-11-005 However, staff recommends a modification of policy to allow the driveway to be located as proposed and constructed as a full access driveway without the construction of a concrete median due to the fact that the applicant's proposal meets the minimum off-set from the intersection, Watertower Street is not anticipated to have collector traffic volumes, the need to provide adequate access to the site, and the driveway provides the best offset from the existing driveways on the north side of Watertower Street. 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. 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. 5. 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. 6. Other Access Locust Grove Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway, Watertower Street is classified as collector roadway. Other than the accesses specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways. D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter, or pedestrian facilities along Locust Grove Road and Watertower Street abutting the site, consistent with ACHD's Minor Improvements Policy 7203.3. 2. Reconstruct the existing 30-foot driveway onto Locust Grove Road as a curb return with a 30-foot radii. Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway. 3. Close the existing 28-foot wide driveway onto Watertower Street located approximately 115-feet west of the intersection of Watertower Street and Locust Grove Road (measured centerline to centerline) and replace with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match existing conditions on either side, as proposed. 4. Construct a 35-foot wide driveway onto Watertower Street located approximately 150-feet west of the intersection of Watertower Street and Locust Grove Road (measured centerline to centerline), as proposed. Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway. 5. Enter into a license agreement for any landscaping located within ACRD right-of-way along Watertower Street abutting the site. 6. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to Locust Grove Road and Watertower Street. 7. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. 7 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 81 MALT-11-005 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 ACRD 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 ACHD 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 ACHD 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 ACRD 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 ACRD 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 ACHD Commission. 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. 8 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 Sz MALT-11-005 G. Attachments 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. Utility Coordinating Council 4. Development Process Checklist 5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 Sz MALT-11-005 A -- i I ~ ~-~--+ ry _ - 0. 1 ' ~ -~- ~ ~ r s 7 --A .. 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Y ~ y 00000 O 00000 ~a0©0© F h S n s 4 ~ d M ~1 10 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 ~ MALT-11-005 Ada County Utility Coordinating Council Developer/Local Improvement District Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification to 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. 11 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 ~ MALT-11-005 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. Items to bs comolatsd br Auulicant: ^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 ACHD Construction (for approval by Development Services & 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 & 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 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 ACRD 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. 12 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 SZ MALT-11-005 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. 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. 13 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 81 MALT-11-005 Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACHD staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties. a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on by all Commissioners present. If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a certain time. b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no later than 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular meeting following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon receipt of the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda for that next scheduled regular Commission meeting. c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting forth new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed situation that has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information establishing an error of fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be supported by oral testimony at the meeting. d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to ACHD staff for further review. The Commission may set the date of the meeting at which the matter is to be returned. The Commission shall only take action on the original matter at a meeting where the agenda notice so provides. e. At the meeting where the original matter is again on the agenda for Commission action, interested persons and ACHD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may take any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable. f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover administrative costs, as established by the Commission. 14 MCZC-11-018, MDES-11-007 & MALT-11-005