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Project/File: Chesterfield Subdivision / MPP-11-006 8~ MRZ-11-004
This application is for preliminary plat and rezone application for 148 residential lots
on approximately 28.2 acres. The site is located on the south side of Pine Avenue
mid-mile between Black Cat and Ten Mile Roads.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: W. Pine Avenue
Commission November 9, 2011
Hearing: Consent Agenda
Applicant: Liberty Development Inc.
2358 S. Titanium Place
Meridian, ID 83642
Representative: Steve Arnold
CK Engineers
1785 Whisper Cove Avenue
Boise, ID 83709
Staff Contact: Jarom Wagoner
Phone: 387-6170
E-mail: jwagoner(a~achdidaho.org
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A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat for 148
residential lots and 12 common lots on 28.2 acres. Also being requested is approval of a
rezone of 1.48 acres from R-8 (Medium-density residential district) to R-15 (Medium high-
density residential district).
2. Description of Adjacent Surroundina Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North Medium-Densit Residential District R-8
South Medium hi h-Densit Residential District R-15
East Rural Urban Transition Zone RUT
West Medium-Density Residential District R-8
3. Site History: ACHD Commission previously reviewed this site as MAZ-03-037 in January of
2004. Except where policy has changed, the requirements of this staff report are consistent
with those of the prior action.
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.
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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 or the District's Capital Improvement Plan
(CIP).
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,416 additional vehicle trips per
day (none existing); 149 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (none existing),
based on the traffic impact study.
2. Traffic Impact Study
C-K Engineering prepared a traffic impact study for the proposed Chesterfield Subdivision.
Below is an executive summary of the findings as presented by C-K Engineering. The
following executive summary is not the opinion of ACRD staff. ACRD has reviewed the
submitted traffic impact study for consistency with ACHD policies and practices, and may have
additional requirements beyond what is noted in the summary. ACHD Staff comments on the
submitted traffic impact study can be found below under staff comments.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
The proposed Chesterfield subdivision is a residential development located south of Pine
Avenue and east of Black Cat Road in Meridian, Idaho. This project is planned to include 148
single family homes on an 8.2 acres. This project was originally submitted as a preliminary plat
and development application in 2003. The original project was never constructed. The new site
plan has a reduced number of lots and this traffic analysis is an update of that original analysis.
The following are the principal conclusions of the traffic analysis for the Chesterfield
development.
1) The proposed development is projected to generate an average daily traffic (ADT) volume of
1,416 vehicles of which the a.m. and p.m. peak hour traffic is 111 and 149 vehicles per hour
respectively.
2) As a result of the site build-out, traffic on the area roadways is expected to increase in the
vicinity. Traffic on Pine Avenue may increase by 1,416 trips per day east of Black Cat Road.
Traffic on Black Cat Road may increase by 283 trips per day south of Pine Avenue and
1,133 trips per day south of Pine Avenue.
3) The intersection of Pine Avenue and Black Cat Road is currently atwo-way stop controlled
intersection. The stop control is on the Pine Avenue approaches. Both roadways provide
two travel lanes. None of the approaches have added left turn lanes. This intersection
currently operates at LOS B during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours respectively. For the Year
2016 background condition (i.e. regional growth but without the site-generated traffic), the
intersection is forecast to operate at LOS B during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. No
improvements are needed to accommodate the existing or background traffic
volumes.
For the Year 2016 build out condition (i.e. background regional growth plus the site-
generated traffic), the intersection is forecast to operate at LOS B and C during the a.m. and
p.m. peak hours. No additional improvements are needed to accommodate the build
out traffic volumes. The intersection does not warrant a southbound left turn lane in Black
Cat Road (see Appendix).
4) The intersection of Franklin Road and Black Cat Road is currently an all-way stop
controlled intersection. Both roadways provide two travel lanes. None of the approaches
have added left or right turn lanes. This intersection currently operates at LOS B during the
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a.m. and p.m. peak hours respectively. For the Year 2016 background condition (i.e.
regional growth but without the site-generated traffic), the intersection is forecast to operate
at LOS B and E during the a.m. and p.m. peak hours. Improvements are needed to
accommodate the background traffic volumes. The addition of a westbound right turn
lane will improve the intersection operations to LOS B and C during the a.m: and p.m. peak
hours.
For the Year 2016 build out condition (i.e. background regional growth plus the site-
generated traffic), the intersection is forecast to operate at LOS B and C during the a.m. and
p.m. peak hours with the improvement needed to accommodate the background traffic
volumes. No additional improvements are needed to accommodate the build out
traffic volumes.
5) The site plan shows a new site access on Pine Avenue, approximately 425-ft east of west
site boundary. This new access was constructed by as part of the adjacent subdivision.
The driveway separation meets current ACHD policy fora 330-ft separation from an
adjacent intersection (Policy Manual Section 7206.4.5).
Under build out conditions the intersection will operate at LOS A during the a.m. and p.m.
peak hours as an unsignalized intersection. This intersection does not meet current
ACHD policy for an added westbound right turn lane. Pine Avenue does not extend
east of the project site and there are no westbound traffic volumes.
6) The forecast peak hour build-out volumes (Year 2016) for Pine Avenue, Black Cat Road and
Franklin Road are all lower than the planning development thresholds in the vicinity of the
project. None of the study area roadways require further expansion to accommodate
the site generated traffic volumes.
7) This project is expected to generate approximately $560,000 in impact fee revenues to the
Ada County Highway District under the requirements of Ordinance 208.
Following are the transportation-related improvements needed to accommodate the traffic
volumes generated by the Chesterfield development:
• No traffic-related improvements have been identified with this analysis.
The following improvement is needed to increase capacity at the Franklin Road /Black Cat
Road intersection but is not required by the traffic generated by the proposed development.
• Construct a westbound right turn lane at the Franklin Road intersection with Black Cat
Road. Only 9.4% of the p.m. peak hour traffic volumes are attributed to the Chesterfield
project.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD staff has no comments on the submitted traffic
impact study.
3. Condition of Area Roadway:
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles Per Hour (VPH)
PM Peak PM Peak Existing
Roadway Frontage Functional Hour Hour Level Plus
Classification Traffic Count of Service Pro'ect
Pine Avenue 765-feet Collector N/A N/A N/A
* Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH).
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4. Conditions of Area Intersections
2 -Way Stop Controlled Intersection
Pine/Black Cat SB
Black Cat
Current V/C 0.01
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Future V/C 0
03
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*An acceptable V/C ratio for the side street (left turn) of a stop controlled intersection is 1.0 or less.
5. 4 -Way Stop Controlled Intersection
Franklin at Black Cat NB SB EB ~/g Over
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Current Level of Service A B B A B
Future Level of Service B C C F E
*An acceptable Level of Service fora 4-Way Stop Controlled intersection is D.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Pine Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Pine Avenue is improved with 2-travel lanes and no curb, gutter or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is 40-feet of right-of-way for Pine Avenue (15-feet from
centerline) 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.
Required Improvements Policy: District Policy 7206.2.2 states that required improvements
to an adjacent collector street shall consist of pavement widening to one-half the required
width, including vertical curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk (minimum 7-foot attached or 5-foot
detached), 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.
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
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.
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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: District 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 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.
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.
ACHD 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. Anew collector roadway was identified on the MSM
with the street typology of Residential Collector. The new collector roadway should align with
Pine Avenue on the west side of Black Cat Road and continue through the property stubbing
to the east. The Residential Collector typology as depicted in the Livable Street Design Guide
recommends a 2-lane roadway with bike lanes, a 36-foot street section within 54-feet of right-
of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to dedicate 13-feet of right-of-way on Pine
Avenue and to complete the Pine Avenue as a 36-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter,
and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk beginning at the sites northwest corner extending
east for approximately 760-feet to the proposed entry road.
The applicant has not proposed to extend Pine Avenue east of entry roadway.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to dedicate additional right-
of-way to total 50-feet and to complete Pine Avenue as a 36-foot street section with vertical
curb, and gutter meet's District policy and should be approved, as proposed.
The applicant's proposal for 5-foot wide attached sidewalks does not meet District Collector
Street Sidewalk Width or MSM policies, however, staff recommends a modification of policy to
allow for the reduced sidewalk width and for attached sidewalks on Pine Avenue.
Staff's recommendation is due to the fact that 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalks are
prevalent in the area, and were constructed with prior phases of the Chesterfield Subdivision.
The City of Meridian is also supportive of the 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalks in this
location.
As noted above, Pine Avenue is identified in the MSM as a new residential collector roadway.
The new collector should align with Pine Avenue on the west side of Black Cat Road and
continue through the site stubbing at the east property line. The extension of Pine Avenue
through the site, stubbing to the east was also required in ACHD's 2004 action on the site.
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As in 2004, the applicant does not own enough property to extend Pine Avenue as a half
street section east of the proposed entry road. The adjacent property owner to the north has
been unwilling to sell additional property necessary to the complete the half street section.
However, instead of moving the eastern portion of Pine Avenue south into the site, as was
suggested in 2004 staff recommends that the applicant dedicated 12-feet of right-of-way from
the entry road to the east property line, and construct vertical curb, gutter, and a 5-foot wide
attached sidewalk to match the proposed improvements west of the entry road. This will allow
Pine Avenue to stay in it's current alignment, as the road is extend future east to Ten Mile
Road as development occurs.
The right-of-way should extend a minimum of 2-feet behind the back of curb. The applicant
should be required to provide an easement for any segment of the sidewalk located outside of
the right-of-way.
2. Internal Local Streets
a. Existing Conditions: The site has no internal local streets.
b. Policy
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all local street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is
taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Street Section and Right-of--Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5 states that right-of-way
widths for all local streets shall generally not be less than 50-feet wide and that the standard
street section shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District will consider the
utilization of a street width less than 36-feet with written fire department approval.
Standard Urban Local Street-36-foot to 33-foot Street Section and Right-of-way Policy:
District Policy 7207.5.2 states that the standard street section shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to
back-of-curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size. This
street section shall include curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot concrete sidewalks on both sides
and shall typically be within 50-feet of right-of-way.
The District will also consider the utilization of a street width less than 36-feet with written fire
department approval. Most often this width is a 33-foot street section (back-of--curb to back-
of-curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size.
Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.2.4 states that an existing street, or a
street in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development
shall be extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation
of storm drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following:
• Reduces vehicle miles traveled.
• Increases pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
• Increases access for emergency services.
• Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system
• Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries.
• Promotes appropriate intra-neighborhood traffic circulation to schools, parks,
neighborhood commercial centers, transit stops, etc.
• Promotes orderly development.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is
required on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities
of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot
frontage, in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some
local jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
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The sidewalk may be placed next to the back-of-curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
8-feet wide between the back-of-curb and the street edge of the sidewalk is recommended to
provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians and to allow for the planting of trees in
accordance with the District's Tree Planting Policy. If no trees are to be planted in the
parkway strip, the applicant may submit a request to the District, with justification, to reduce
the width of the parkway strip.
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.
Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to
provide a minimum turning radius of 45-feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the
emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands
may be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29-foot street section is constructed around
the island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard
AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval
from the appropriate fire department for this design element.
The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case
basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the
written approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the
development is located.
Landscape Medians Policy: District Policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are
permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to
accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided:
• The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD.
• The width of an island near an intersection is 12-feet maximum for a minimum distance of
150-feet. Beyond the 150-feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30-feet.
• At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width
shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers.
• The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if
landscaping is to be placed within these medians.
• The license agreement shall contain the District's requirements of the developer including,
but not limited to, a "hold harmless" clause; requirements for maintenance by the
developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions.
• Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope
away from the curb to prevent ponding.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct all internal local streets as 36-
foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter and five-foot attached concrete sidewalks, within
50-feet of right-of-way.
The applicant is proposing to extend two stub streets into the site. Meadow Pine Street,
located approximately 155-feet south of Pine Avenue (measured property line to centerline)
and Newland Street, located approximately 720-feet south of Pine Avenue (measured
property line to centerline).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
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3. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing roadway offsets internal to the development.
b. Policy
Local Offset Policy: District Policy 7206.4.5, requires local roadways to align or offset a
minimum of 330-feet from a collector roadway (measured centerline to centerline).
District Policy 7207.4.2, requires local roadways to align or provide a minimum offset of 125-
feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing one local street (Notel Creek Avenue)
intersecting with Pine Avenue, a collector roadway. Notel Creek Avenue is proposed to offset
720-feet from the nearest street intersection. The applicant is proposing numerous local-to-
local street intersections throughout the development, all of which are offset a minimum of
125-feet.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
should be approved, as proposed.
4. Stub Streets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no stub streets within 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 STREET WILL BE EXTENDED 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. In 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 is proposing to construct one stub street within the
development. The stub street (Newland Street) is to be located between Lot 56 Block 6 and
Lot 23 Block 11, approximately 750-feet south of Pine Avenue and 1,500-feet west of Ten Mile
Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to install a sign at the
terminus of the roadway stating "THIS STREET WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
5. Tree Planters
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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 II I trees may be
allowed in planters with a minimum width of 10-feet.
6. 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.
7. Other Access
Pine Avenue is classified as a collector roadway. Other than the access specifically approved
with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway and should be noted on the
final plat.
D. Site-Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Dedicate additional right-of-way to total 50-feet and to complete Pine Avenue as a 36-foot
street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk from the
site's northwest property line east approximately 760-feet, as proposed.
2. Dedicated 12-feet of right-of-way from the entry road to the east property line, and construct
vertical curb, gutter, and a 5-foot wide attached sidewalk to match the proposed improvements
west of the entry road. The right-of-way should extend a minimum of 2-feet behind the back of
curb. The applicant should be required to provide an easement for any segment of the sidewalk
located outside of the right-of-way.
3. Construct Notel Creek Avenue to intersect Pine Avenue approximately 720-feet east of the
intersection of Pine Avenue and Carisbrooke Avenue.
4. Construct Notel Creek Avenue with two 21-foot travel lanes, an 11-foot center landscape island,
vertical curb, gutter and 5-foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 64-feet of right-of-way, as
proposed.
5. Construct all internal local roadways as 36-foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter and 5-
foot wide attached concrete sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-way, as proposed.
6. Construct a stub street to the east, located between Lot 56 Block 6 and Lot 23 Block 11
approximately 750-feet south of Pine Avenue, as proposed. Install a sign stating, "THIS ROAD
WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
7. Any proposed landscape islands/medians within the public right-of-way dedicated by this plat
are required to be owned and maintained by a homeowners association. This requirement shall
be noted on the final plat.
8. Direct lot access is prohibited to Pine Avenue. This access restriction shall be noted on the final
plat.
9. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
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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 ACHD 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 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 ACHD Commission.
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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 consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.
G. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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Vicinity Map
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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.
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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.
^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 ACHD Right-of-Way
• Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use
Permit Application" to ACHD Construction -Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & 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.
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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 factor law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and capriciously in the
interpretation or enforcement of the ACRD Policy Manual.
a. Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be
charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative
costs.
b. Initiation: An appeal is initiated by the filing of a written notice of appeal with the
Secretary of Highway Systems, which must be filed within ten (10) working days
from the date of the decision that is the subject of the appeal. The notice of
appeal shall refer to the decision being appealed, identify the appellant by name,
address and telephone number and state the grounds for the appeal. The
grounds shall include a written summary of the provisions of the policy relevant to
the appeal and/or the facts and law relied upon and shall include a written
argument in support of the appeal. The Commission shall not consider a notice
of appeal that does not comply with the provisions of this subsection.
c. Time to Reply: The ROWDS Manager shall have ten (10) working days from the
date of the filing of the notice of appeal to reply to the notice of the appeal, and
may during such time meet with the appellant to discuss the matter, and may
also consider and/or modify the decision that is being appealed. A copy of the
reply and any modifications to the decision being appealed will be provided to the
appellant prior to the Commission hearing on the appeal.
d. Notice of Hearing: Unless otherwise agreed to by the appellant, the hearing of
the appeal will be noticed and scheduled on the Commission agenda at a regular
meeting to be held within thirty (30) days following the delivery to the appellant of
the ROWDS Manager's reply to the notice of appeal. A copy of the decision
being appealed, the notice of appeal and the reply shall be delivered to the
Commission at least one (1) week prior to the hearing.
e. Action by Commission: Following the hearing, the Commission shall either affirm
or reverse, in whole or part, or otherwise modify, amend or supplement the
decision being appealed, as such action is adequately supported by the law and
evidence presented at the hearing.
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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACRD
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 ACRD 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.
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