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Agency Comments~~ ~R ~~~~ September 12, 2011 To: Cory Barton Homes, Inc 1977 E. Overland Road Meridian, ID 83642 Subject: MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 Rebecca W. Arnold, President John S. Franden, Vice President Carol A. McKee, Commissioner Sara M. Baker, Commissioner David L. Case, Commissioner On September 12, 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) 387-6178. Sincerely, ,~I~1c~ Lva~ ~ Mindy Wallace Planning Review Supervisor Development Services Ada County Highway District CC: Project file City of Meridian The Farran Group, LLC Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us t ~~~`~~ ~iom.,wL~`ul~o ~icr~ Development Services Department Project/File: MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 This application is for a comprehensive plan amendment, and rezone of 43.26 acres from medium density residential to high density residential. The site is located on the south side of Overland Road between Linder and Ten Mile in Meridian, Idaho. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: South side of Overland Road between Linder and Ten Mile in Meridian, Idaho Staff Approval: September 12, 2011 Applicant: Cory Barton Homes, Inc 1977 E. Overland Road Meridian, ID 83642 Representative: The Farran Group, LLC 13095 N. Andys Gulch Boise, ID 83714 Staff Contact: Mindy Wallace Phone: 387-6178 E-mail: mwallaceCc~achdidaho.org A. Findings of Fact 1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of a comprehensive plan amendment, and rezone application to rezone of 43.26 acres from medium density residential to high density residential. The comprehensive plan amendment and rezone are to facilitate the construction of an apartment project within Southridge Subdivision. 2. Descriation of Adjacent Surrounding Area: Direction Land Use Zonin North Ada Count -Rural Urban Transitional RUT South Traditional Nei hborhood -Commercial TN-C East Traditional Nei hborhood -Residential TN-R West Medium Density Residential R-8 3. Site History: ACHD previously reviewed this site as part of Southridge Subdivision in September of 2007. The findings of this staff report are consistent with the original approvals for Southridge Subdivision. 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. MCPA-11-001 / M RZ-11-002 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 Program. • The intersection of Overland Road and Linder Road is scheduled in the Capital Improvement Plan to be signalized between 2009 and 2013. B. Traffic Findings for Consideration Trip Generation (if TIS not required): This development is estimated to generate 2,766 additional vehicle trips per day (0 existing); 280 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (0 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 Overland 2,100' Principal 500 east of Better than Better Road Arterial Ten Mile on "E" than "E" 2/20/10 *Acceptable level of service for afive-lane principal arterial is "E" (1,770 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 Overland Road was 5,051 east of Ten Mile on 2/20/10. C. Findings for Consideration This application is for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone only. Listed below are some of the findings for consideration that the District may identify when it reviews a future development application. The District may add additional findings for consideration when it reviews a specific redevelopment application. 1. South Meridian Transportation Plan The South Meridian Transportation Plan (SMTP) is a long range planning tool used to identify future roadway, intersection, and corridor needs in the South Meridian Area providing a framework for future roadway improvements based on the land use designations. The plan was created in collaboration the City of Meridian and was adopted by the ACRD Commission in September of 2009. The SMTP identified this segment of Overland Road as a 5-lane Residential Arterial; an 70-foot street section, with 5 travel lanes, bikes lanes, and a 7-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk within 100-feet of right-of-way. 2. Overland Road a. Existing Conditions: Overland road is improved with 4/5-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and no sidewalk abutting the site. There is 98-feet of right-of-way for Overland Road (49-feet from centerline). 2 MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 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. 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 public right-of-way or wholly within an easement.). 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 Overland Road is designated in the MSM as a Residential Arterial/Planned Commercial Arterial roadway with 5-lanes and on- street bike lanes, a 72-foot street section within 98-feet of right-of--way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant hasn't proposed any improvements to Overland Road abutting the site. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Consistent with ACHD sidewalk policy, and the South Meridian Transportation Plan, the applicant should be required to construct a 7-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Overland Road abutting the site. The sidewalk should be located a minimum of 43-feet from the centerline of Overland Road. The applicant should be required to provide a sidewalk easement for any portion of the sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way. 3. Cool Sage Way a. Existing Conditions: Cool Sage Way is not yet constructed abutting the site. 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. 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 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. Residential Collector Policy: 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District will consider 3 MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and taking into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need for bicycle lanes, and on-street parking. On-Street Parking: District Policy 7206.3.11 states that On-street parking on collector roadways in residential areas is typically prohibited. The District may consider on-street parking on a case-by-case basis where it is consistent with the adjacent land use (i.e. alley loaded lots needing on-street parking), where it achieves a goal(s) of the lead land use agency, and where sufficient pavement width is provided. If on-street parking is allowed by the District it may be removed in the future at the discretion of the District if safety conditions warrant. Half Street Policy: District Policy 7206.2.2 required improvements shall consist of pavement widening to one-half the required width, including curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk (minimum 5-feet), plus 12-feet of additional pavement widening beyond the centerline established for the street to provide an adequate roadway surface, with the pavement crowned at the ultimate centerline. A 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the unimproved side. 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. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to Cool Sage Way from Overland Road south abutting the sites east property line. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meet's District Policy and should be approved, as proposed. The roadway approach for Cool Sage Way was constructed as a 46-foot street section (back of curb to back of curb) with the Overland Road realignment project. As such, staff recommends that the applicant construct Cool Sage Way as one-half of a 46-foot collector street section with 35-feet of pavement, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalk abutting the site. With a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the east side of the roadway from its intersection with Overland Road south beyond the main entry to the site. The applicant should then taper Cool Sage Way to one-half of a 36-foot collector street section with 30-feet of pavement, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalk abutting the site. With a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the east side of the roadway from main entry south. Parking on residential collector roadways is prohibited. Coordinate a signage program with District Development Review and Traffic Services staff. 4 MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 4. Stub Streets a. Existing Conditions: There are no stub street to or from the site. b. Policy: Stub Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.4 states that stub streets will be required to provide circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with the requirements described in Section 7206.2.5.4, except a temporary cul-de-sac will not be required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150-feet. A sign shall be installed at the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED AND WIDENDED IN THE FUTURE." In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions: • A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an alternative storm drain system is approved by the District. • The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will remain free of obstructions. Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7206.2.4 requires that the design and construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The temporary cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac. The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions of the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. 1n the instance where a temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered by the easement and identified on the plat as anon-buildable lot until the street is extended. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct one stub street to the south, Cool Sage Way located at the east property line. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meet's District policy and should be approved, as proposed. Because the stub street will be greater than 150-feet in width the applicant should be require to construct a temporary cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of the roadway and install a sign at the terminus of the roadway stating that "THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED AND WIDENDED IN THE FUTURE." 5. Driveways 5.1 Cool Sage Way a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing driveways onto Cool Sage Way. 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. 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 5 MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 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 35 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 200 VTD to align or offset a minimum of 285-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. c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant has proposed to construct two driveways onto Cool Sage Way to access the site. The exact location and width of the driveways is not shown on the submitted site plan (plan submitted is not scalable). d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Because the exact location and width of the proposed driveways onto Cool Sage Way are not shown on the submitted site plan, staff cannot provide specific comments at this time. Proposed driveways onto Cool Sage Way should meet all ACHD policies in affect at the time the site is developed. 6. 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. 7. Landscaping Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHD 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. 8. Other Access Overland Road classified as principal arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadways. D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval This application is for a comprehensive plan amendment and rezone only, Listed below are some of the site specific conditions of approval that the District may require when it reviews a future development application. The Districf may add additional site specific requirements when it reviews a specific redevelopment application. 6 MCPA-11-001 /MRZ-11-002 1. Construct a 7-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk located a minimum of 43-feet from the centerline of Overland Road abutting the site. Provide a sidewalk easement for any portion of the sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way. 2. Construct Cool Sage Way as one-half of a 46-foot collector street section with 35-feet of pavement, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalk from its intersection with Overland Road south beyond the main entry to the site. For the remaining portion of the roadway taper Cool Sage Way to one-half of a 36-foot collector street section with 30-feet of pavement, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide detached (or 7-foot wide attached) concrete sidewalk abutting the site. With a 3-foot wide gravel shoulder and a borrow ditch sized to accommodate the roadway storm runoff shall be constructed on the east side of the roadway. Coordinate a signage program for no parking signs on Cool Sage Way with District Development Review and Traffic Services staff. 3. Construct one stub street to the south, Cool Sage Way located at the east property line, as proposed. Construct a temporary cul-de-sac turnaround at the terminus of the Cool Sage Way and install a sign at the terminus of the roadway stating that "THIS IS A DESIGNATED COLLECTOR ROADWAY. THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED AND WIDENDED IN THE FUTURE." 4. Proposed driveways onto Cool Sage Way should meet all ACHD policies in affect at the time the site is developed. 5. Other than access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access to Overland Road is prohibited. 6. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. 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 ACRD 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. 7 MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 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 ACHD 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 ACHD 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 ACRD 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. 3. G. Attachments 1. Vicinity Map 2. Utility Coordinating Council 3. Development Process Checklist 4. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines 8 MCPA 11-001/MIr2Z-11-002 M C PA-11-001 / M RZ-11-002 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. 10 MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 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. ~91nS tO ~ COQ bt/ ~ ^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 Approaches) • 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 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 aPre-Construction Meeting an Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plan, done by a Certified Plan Designer, must be turned into ACHD Construction to be reviewed and approved by the ACHD 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. 11 MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 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. 12 MCPA-11-001/MRZ-11-002 September 6, 2011 1~~~~ ~~~~1 COMPASS COMMUNITY PLANNING AS80CIATION of Southwest Idaho Sonya Watters, Associate City Planner City of Meridian 33 E. Idaho Avenue Meridian, ID 83642 Re: SouthridQe Apartments Dear Ms. Watters: The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS) has received the transmittal of the request to Amend the Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designation on approximately 26 acres of land from Medium Density Residential (MDR) to Medium High Density Residential (MHDR) and Rezone of approximately 42 acres from the TN-R and R-8 zoning districts to the R-15 zoning district for Southridge Apartments (CPMAM 11-001 and RZ11-002). The project is in the City of Meridian's Impact Area and city limits, on the south side of West Overland Road, halfway between South Ten Mile Road and South Linder Road. The project anticipates approximately 200 residential units in phase 1 and an additional 216 units in phase 2. The 2015 Federal and 2035 Planning Functional Classification Maps indicate Overland and Ten Mile Roads as Principal Arterials and Linder Road as a Minor Arterial. Overland Road is projected to carry almost 26,500 vehicles per day by 2035. Ten Mile Road is projected to carry over 40,000 vehicles per day north of Overland Road and Linder Road is projected to carry over 8,700 vehicles per day south of Overland Road by 2035. A Linder Road overpass is not part of the funded list in long range transportation plan therefore, not included in the 2035 forecasts. The functional classification maps and explanation of each is available on the COMPASS website at http://www.comgassidaho.org/prodserv/func- maps.htm. The proposal is located in Traffic Analysis Zone 1060. The demographics in TAZ 1060 are summarized in Table 1 below. The 2035 demographic forecasts include an additional 14 households, less than the 416 residential units proposed in both phases. Table 1 Year Population households Jobs 2010 11 4 0 2035 41 14 0 Access Management The proposed apartment development appears to be served by Old Thorn Lane to the east of the property and accessing Overland Road. A second emergency access will also serve Overland Road. COMPASS encourages the emergency access to be limited and to promote cross access with Phase III to minimize access to public roads. Mobility Management Communities in Motion, the regional transportation plan encourages a mix of housing types (single-family, multi-family, retirement, etc.) and transit-supportive densities. The proposed density of 15 dwelling units/acre will promote the goals of Communities in Motion by providing transit supportive densities in a location that may enable potential future transit services stops. The development is within a '/a mile of planned commercial and retail use; however, there are no existing shopping centers, schools, daycares, or grocery stores currently within a '/a mile of the site. Strong pedestrian connections promote healthy living and reduce vehicular traffic. While it is unclear whether the Ridenbaugh Canal right-of-way is available for pedestrian access, there could be opportunities for pedestrian connections from Old Thorn Lane to Overland Rd. Consider future pathway connections to adjacent properties as development occurs. Consider pedestrian scaled lighting for pedestrian pathways. Mixed use development can be a compatible use for park-and-ride facilities, especially when located near accessible interchanges on major corridors. Consider opportunities for establishing park and ride agreements within the site or with adjacent properties to support vanpool and carpool activity. Valley Regional Transit has developed a transit guide titled ValleyConnect, which establishes a vision for future transit system needs based on short-term growth projections, regional and local land uses, and roadway plans. See COMPASS Mobility Guidebook for further guidelines and recommendations for development applications. http://www.compassidaho.org/documents/prodserv/reports/MobilityManagementDevelo pmentGuidebook finalstandard.pdf For more information, please contact Carl Miller at COMPASS, 208-855-2558 ext. 275 or cmiller@compassidaho.org. Sincerely, ,. r Matthew J. Stoll Executive Director pc: Mindy Wallace, Ada County Highway District File 701 CM;nb T:\FY11\700 Services\701 General Membership Services\Development Review\City of Meridian\Southridge letter.docx 71anr~a & ~?Zo+<dtax ~v~tgatiow Deanrtct 1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH NAMPA, IDAHO 83651-4395 FAX # 208-463-0092 Phones: Area Code 208 OFFICE: Nampa 466-7861 SHOP: Nampa 466-0663 City of Meridian City Clerk's Office 33 E Broadway Avenue Ste 102 Meridian, ID 83642-2619 RE: CPAMl 1-001 & RZ 11-002/Southridge Apartments Dear Jaycee: Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District has no comment on the above-referenced application for CPAM & REZONE ONLY. Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District's Ridenbaugh Canal boarders this project on the south boundary with an easement of one hundred feet (100'); fifty feet (50') each side of centerline. `Therefore a-Land Use Change Application will be required once plans for development are submitted. All municipal surface drainage must be retained on-site. If any surface drainage leaves the site, Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans. The Developer must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805. Sincerely, ~~.~i.w Greg .Curtis Asst. Water Superintendent Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District GGC/dbg C: File/Office APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000 BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS - 40,000 30 August 2011 Page 1 of 1 Machelle Hill From: Larry Strough [Larry.Strough@itd.idaho.gov] Sent: Thursday, September 01, 2011 9:17 AM To: Machelle Hill Cc: Blaine Schwendiman Subject: CPAM 1~1-001 & RZ 11-002 Attachments: 20110901091538184. of ITD has no comment on the enclosed notice. Thank You Larry Strough 334-8924 Ssu~lV~rid 9/1 /2011 CENTRAL •• DISTRICT ~THEALTN DEPARTMENT Rezone # CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Environmental Health Division Conditional Use # ~(~ A/'ti I / - Ob ~ ~ ~ Z ~~y~.Z. Preliminary /Final /Short Plat Return to: ^~ ^ Eagle ^ Garden City }Meridian ^~ ^ACZ ^~. We have No Objections to this Proposal. ^2. We recommend Denial of this Proposal. ^3. Specific knowledge as to the exact type of use must be provided before we can comment on this Proposal. ^4. We will require more data concerning soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment. ^5. Before we can comment concerning individual sewage disposal, we will require more data concerning the depth of: ^ high seasonal ground water ^ waste flow characteristics ^ bedrock from original grade ^ other ^6. This office may require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving ground waters and/or surface waters. ^7. This project shall be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources concerning well construction and water availability. ^8. After written approval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for: ^ central sewage ^ community sewage system ^ community water well ^ interim sewage ^ central water ^ individual sewage ^ individual water ^9. The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality: ^ central sewage ^ community sewage system ^ community water ^ sewage dry lines ^ central water ^10. Run-off is not to create a mosquito breeding problem. ^11. This Department would recommend deferral until high seasonal ground water can be determined if other considerations indicate approval. ^12. If restroom facilities are to be installed, then a sewage system MUST be installed to meet Idaho State Sewage Regulations. ^13. We will require plans be submitted for a plan review for any: ^ food establishment ^ swimming pools or spas ^ child care center ^ beverage establishment ^ grocery store ^14. Please see attached stormwater management recommendations ^ 15. Reviewed By: Date:~~~ Review Sheet 15726-001EH0904