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January 25, 2012
To: Gramercy, LLC
P.O. Box 344
Meridian, ID 83680
Rebecca W. Arnold, President
Sara M. Baker, Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Carol A. McKee, Commissioner
David L. Case, Commissioner
Subject: MRZ-11-007/MPP-11-014/MCUP-11-010 (Accolade Apartments)
On January 25, 2012 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) 387-6187.
Sincerely,
Krista Heindel
Planning Review Intern
Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
City of Meridian
Engineering Solutions, LLP -Becky McKay
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achd.ada.id.us
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Project/File: MRZ-11-007/MPP-11-014/MCUP-11-010 (Accolade Apartments)
This application is for a rezone, a preliminary plat for two building lots and two
common lots and a conditional use permit fora 264 unit apartment building.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: Goldstone Street and Wells Avenue
Staff Approval: January 25, 2012
Applicant: Gramercy, LLC
P.O. Box 344
Meridian, ID 83680
Representative: Engineering Solutions, LLP
1029 N. Rosario Street Ste #100
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Krista Heindel
Phone: 387-6187
E-mail: kheindelCa~achdidaho.orq
Tech Review: January 25, 2012
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval for a rezone of 17.12 acres
from C-G, R-15 and TN-R to R-40, a preliminary plat for two residential lots and two common
lots and a conditional use permit fora 264 multi-family unit apartments.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North General Retail and Service Commercial District C-G
South Medium Low-Densit Residential District R-4
East General Retail and Service Commercial District C-G
West Traditional Neighborhood Residential and Medium
Hi h-Densit Residential District TN-R and R-15
3. Site History: ACRD Commission previously reviewed this site as Kenai/Gramercy Subdivision in
June 2006. The requirements of this staff report are not consistent with those of the prior action
due to a change in the development application.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• Gramercy Apartment Complex (MCZC-11-038 and MALT-11-007). This project consists of
construction of three 15,852 sf apartment buildings, an office/storage building and carports
located at 2459 E. Blue Tick Street. ACRD acted on this application on September 21, 2011.
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5. 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.
6. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/Five Year Work Plan (FYWP):
• Overland is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan for corridor preservation to accommodate
future widening to 7-lanes from Locust Grove to Eagle Road/SH-55 between 2019 and 2027.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 1,756 additional vehicle trips per
day (none existing); 164 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (none existing),
based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 8~' edition.
2. Condition of Area Roadways
TrafFc Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
Functional PM Peak PM Peak Existing Future
Roadway Frontage Classification Hour Hour Level Plus
' Level of
Traffic Count of Service Pro
ect Service
Blue Horizon 572-feet Local N/A N/A N/A N/A
Drive
S. Wells 230-feet Local 28 N/A N/A N/A
Avenue
E. Goldstone 52-feet Local N/A N/A N/A N/A
Street
E. Blue Tick 51-feet Local N/A N/A N/A N/A
Street
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 west of Eagle Road was 1,784 on
6/4/2008.
The average daily traffic count for S. Wells Avenue south of Overland Road was 490
on 1 /5/2010.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Blue Horizon Drive
a. Existing Conditions: Blue Horizon Drive is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter,
and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 74-feet of right-of--way
for Blue Horizon Drive (37-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
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 not proposing any changes to Blue Horizon Drive
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Blue Horizon Drive meets District Policy for a local
roadway as it is currently constructed; therefore, the applicant's proposal should be approved.
No additional street improvements or right-of-way dedication should be required as part of this
application.
The applicant should be required to replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter
or pedestrian facilities along Blue Horizon Drive abutting the site, consistent with ACHD's
Minor Improvement Policy 7203.3.
2. Wells Avenue
a. Existing Conditions:. Wells Avenue is improved with 2-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and
5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 74-feet of right-of-way for S.
Wells Avenue (37-feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Local Roadway Policy: District Policy 7207.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
c. 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
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any changes to Wells Avenue
Staff Comments/Recommendations: Wells Avenue meets District Policy for a local roadway
as it is currently constructed; therefore, the applicant's proposal should be approved. No
additional street improvements or right-of-way dedication should be required as part of this
application.
The applicant should be required to replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter
or pedestrian facilities along Wells Avenue abutting the site, consistent with ACHD's Minor
Improvement Policy 7203.3.
3. Loftus Avenue
a. Existing Conditions: Loftus Avenue does is not yet constructed abutting the site.
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.
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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.
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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to extend two stub streets, Goldstone
Street and Blue Tick Street, into the site and connect them making a loop roadway (Loftus
Avenue). Loftus Avenue is proposed to be constructed as a 34-foot street section with curb,
gutter, and 5-foot wide detached concrete sidewalks within 50-feet of right-of-way.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meet's District policy and
should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should provide written fire department
approval for use of a reduced street section.
4. Driveways
4.1 Blue Horizon Drive
a. Existing Conditions: There are two existing
220-ft and 425-ft east of Wells Avenue.
36-ft driveways onto Blue Horizon Drive located
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways located near
intersections to be located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from the
nearest street intersection.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away from
an intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a local
street, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.
Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7207.4.3 states that where vertical curbs are required,
residential driveways shall be restricted to a maximum width of 20-feet and may be constructed
as curb-cut type driveways.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,
7207.4.3, 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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the two existing driveways on Blue
Horizon Drive and construct two new driveways. One 36-foot wide driveway located
approximately 310-feet east of Wells Avenue and one 36-foot wide driveway located
approximately 570-feet east of Wells Avenue (measured centerline to centerline). The 36-foot
wide driveway is proposed to be as an emergency access only.
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d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
should be approved as proposed.
5. 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.
6. 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.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct Loftus Avenue as a 34-foot street section with curb, gutter and a 5-ft wide attached
sidewalk abutting the site, as proposed. Provide written fire department approval for use of the
reduced street section.
2. Close two existing 36-ft wide driveways on Blue Horizon Drive located 220-ft and 425-ft east of
Wells Avenue and replace them with vertical curb, gutter and 5-ft wide concrete sidewalk to match
the existing conditions.
3. Construct one 36-ft driveway onto Blue Horizon located 310-ft from Wells Avenue and one 36-ft
driveway onto Blue Horizon located 570-ft from Wells Avenue accessing the site, as proposed.
4. Pave all driveways their full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement
of the roadways.
5. Enter into a license agreement for any landscaping located within ACRD right-of--way abutting the
site.
6. Payment of impact fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
7. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACRD 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.
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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 ACRD right-of-way. The applicant shall contact ACRD
Traffic Operations 387-6190 in the event any ACHD conduits (spare or filled) are
compromised during any phase of construction.
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 ACRD 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 ACRD.
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.
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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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.
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^For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" letter:
• The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACRD for review by the Development
Review Section for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements
required by ACRD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee 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 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
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.
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 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
ACRD 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.
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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^ 1. 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
surface waters.
^ 7. This project shall be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources concerning well construction and
water availability.
!~8. After writtenapproval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for:
~ tral sewage ^ community sewage system ^ community water well
^ interim sewage ~.entral water
^ individual sewage ^ individual water
9 The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality:
tral sewage ^ community sewage system ^ community water
^ sewage dry lines ~entral water
~~'` f0. This Department would recommend deferral until high seasonal ground water can be determined if other
considerations indicate approval.
^ 11. If restroom facilities are to be installed, then a sewage system MUST be installed to meet Idaho State
Sewage Regulations.
^ 12. 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
~ 13. Infiltration beds for storm water disposal are considered shallow injection wells. An application and fee must be
submitted to CDHD.
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Review Sheet
15726-001EH1111
OINT SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 2
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1303 E. CENTRAL • MERIDIAN, IDAHO 83642
DR LINDA CLARK
SUPERINTENDENT
January 5, 2012
City of Meridian
City Clerk's Office
Attn: Jaycee Holman
33 East Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Dear Planners:
Joint School District No. 2 has experienced phenomenal student growth in the last ten years. Nearly
every high school, middle school, and elementary school throughout the district is operating at or over
capacity. Approval of the Accolade Apartments Subdivision will have a significant impact on school
enrollment at Pepper Ridge Elementary School, Lake Hazel Middle School and Mountain View High
School in Joint School District No. 2. Based on U.S. census data, we can predict that these homes,
when completed, will house 211 school aged children.
Joint School District No. 2 supports economic growth. However, growth fosters the need for additional
school capacity. Revenue support from developers of new residential subdivisions is required for the
purchase of the school sites necessary to serve the proposed subdivision. Joint School District No.2
estimates the revenue required for the purchase of future school sites is $830.00 per new home unit.
The approval of Accolade Apartments Subdivision will create the need for $219,120.00 in revenue to
purchase the school sites this subdivision will require. In lieu of these sources of revenue, the district
will accept the donation of land appropriate for school sites. Such sites will need water and sewer
service available, and prior to the commencement of construction, the district will need to pass a bond
issue for the construction of schools.
Residents cannot be assured of attending the neighborhood school as it may be necessary to bus
students to available classrooms across the district. We ask that you require the developer to provide
safe walkways, bike baths and safe pedestrian access for our students.
School capacity is addressed in Idaho code 67-6508. Joint School District No. 2 is currently operating
beyond capacity. Future development will continue to have an impact on the district's capacity.
SQincerely, ,
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Bruce Gestrin Ph.D.
Assistant Superintendent
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MS Machelle Hill
City Clerk's Office
City of Meridian
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: RZ 11-007, PP 11-014, CUP 11-010
The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) has reviewed the referenced application for the
February 2, 2012 Planning and Zoning Commission Hearing.
This project has a trip generation rate very similar to the original subdivision concept. The
project is sufficient distance from an ITD roadway that there will be only minimal impacts.
ITD therefore has no objections or comments on this application.
If you have any questions, you may contact Matt Ward at 334-8341 or me at 334-8377.
Sincerely,
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Dave Szplett
Access Management Manager
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IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. BOX 8028
Boise, ID 83707-2028
(208) 334-8300
itd.idaho.gov
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City of Meridian
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RE: RZ 11-007, PP 11-014 & CUP11-010/Accolade Apartments
Dear Jaycee:
RZ11-007: Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District has no comment on REZONE.
PP 11-014 & CUP11-010: Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District requires that a Land Use
Change Application be filed, for review, prior to final platting. Please contact Suzy Hewlett at
466-786..1.€or;further information.
All laterals and waste ways must be protected. Any encroachment without a signed License
Agreement and approved plan before any construction is started is unacceptable.
All municipal surface drainage must be retained on site. If any municipal surface drainage leaves
the site, the Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District must review drainage plans. The developer
must comply with Idaho Code 31-3805.
Sincerely,
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Andy M dsen
Crew Foreman
Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District
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APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES
RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000
BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS - 40,000
19 January 2012