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Date: September 6, 2012
To: Meridian Parks & Recreation
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Subject: MCZC-12-046
1700 E. Lanark Street
Rebecca W. Arnold, President
Sara M. Baker, Vice President
John S. Franden, Commissioner
Carol A. McKee, Commissioner
Mitchell A. Jaurena, Commissioner
On September 5, 2012 the Ada County Highway District Commission 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) 387-6174.
Sincerely,
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Jarom Wagoner
Planner II
Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
City of Meridian (sent via email)
Stephen Pavlick, INSIGHTarchitects (sent via email)
Ross Erickson, Erickson Civil (sent via email)
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
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Development Services Department
Project/File: MCZC-12-046
This is an application for a certificate of zoning compliance to construct a new
maintenance facility for the Meridian Parks & Recreation Department. The site is
located at 1700 E. Lanark Street in Meridian, Idaho.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 1700 E. Lanark Street
Commission Consent Agenda
Approval: September 5, 2012
Applicant: Meridian Parks & Recreation
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Representative: Stephen Pavlick
INSIGHTarchitects
2238 Broadway Avenue
Boise, ID 83706
Staff Contact: Jarom Wagoner
Phone: 387-6174
E-mail: iwagonerCc~achdidaho.org
Tech Review: August 21, 2012
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is proposing to construct a new maintenance facility
for the Meridian Parks & Recreation Department. The proposal includes 4 buildings for office,
shops, storage, and parking for vehicles and equipment.
2. Description of Ad'acent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zoning
North Light-Industrial District (Railroad) I-L
South General Retail & Service Commercial District C-G
East Li ht-Industrial District I-L
West General Retail & Service Commercial District C-G
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
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 63 additional vehicle trips per day
(none existing); 9 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (none existing), based on
the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 8th 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 Project
Locust Grove
None
Minor Arterial
653 Better than Better
Road "D" than "D"
Lanark Street 325 feet Collector N/A N/A N/A
Nola Street 200 feet Local Industrial N/A N/A N/A
* Acceptable level of service for afive-lane minor arterial is "D" (1,540 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count{VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
• The average daily traffic count for Locust Grove Road north of Franklin Road was 17,127
on June 13, 2012.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Lanark Street
a. Existing Conditions: Lanark Street is improved with 2-travel lanes, and no curb, gutter or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is 60 feet of right-of-way for Lanark Street (30 feet from
centerline).
b. Policy:
Collector Street Policy: District Policy 7206.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all collector frontages adjacent to the site or internal to the development as required
below, regardless of whether access is taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District Policy 7206.5 states that if the collector
street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be
considered for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master
Street Map, then standard street sections shall serve as the default.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard
right-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70 feet, depending on the
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.
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Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7206.5.6 requires 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.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated 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. This segment of Lanark Street is designated in the
MSM as an Industrial Collector with 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 50-foot street section
within 74 feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Lanark Street as one-half of a
40-foot commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached concrete
sidewalk.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District
Collector Street Policy or Master Street Map requirements; however, staff recommends
approval of the applicant's request, as proposed.
Staff is recommending a waiver of District Policy 3111.1 and 7205.5.1 Master Street Map &
Typologies. This policy requires right-of-way dedication and street improvements consistent
with the Master Street Map. The Master Street Map lists this segment of Lanark Street as a S-
lane Industrial Arterial with a 50-foot street section within 74 feet of right-of-way.
Staff's recommendation for a waiver of the Master Street Map policy is due to the fact that the
40 foot street section is consistent with prior ACHD actions on Lanark Street, the existing land
use and industrial businesses on Lanark Street are established and unlikely to redevelop and
Lanark Street currently dead-ends east of Nola Road.
Therefore, staff recommends that the applicant be required to construct Lanark Street as one-
half of a 40-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot wide attached concrete
sidewalk, as proposed.
The applicant should provide the District with a permanent right-of-way easement for any
portion of sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way.
2. Nola Road
a. Existing Conditions: Nola Road is improved with 2-travel lanes, and no curb, gutter or
sidewalk abutting the site. There is 70 feet of right-of-way for Nola Road (28 feet from
centerline).
b. Policy:
Industrial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7209.2.1 states that the developer is responsible
for improving all industrial street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not
access is taken to all of the adjacent streets.
Half Street Policy: District Policy 7209.2.2 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
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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.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7209.5.1 states that right-of-way
widths for new industrial roadways shall be 50 feet wide and that the standard street section
will vary depending on the- need for a center turn lane, bike lanes, volumes, percentage of
truck traffic, and/or on-street parking.
• A 40-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically accommodate two
travel lanes and a center turn lane.
• A 52-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) will typically accommodate two
travel lanes and a center turn lane and on-street parking.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7209.5.6 requires concrete sidewalks at least 5 feet wide to
be constructed on both sides of all industrial 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.
A permanent right-of-way easement shall be provided if public sidewalks are placed outside of
the dedicated 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 7209.5.7 states that the minimum radius permitted
for a turnaround is 55 feet to back-of-curb.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct Nola Road as one-half of a
36-foot street section with 28 feet of total pavement, vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide
attached concrete sidewalk.
The applicant is proposing to construct the cul-de-sac turnaround with a radius of 55 feet.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District
Industrial Street Section or Half Street Policies; however, staff is recommending a modification
of policy to allow the 36-foot street section with 28 feet of pavement, as proposed. This is due
to the fact that Nola Road is only 200 feet in length and has no opportunity to extend in the
future due to the railroad tracks to the north. There are only 2 parcels that have frontage onto
Nola Road limiting the amount of traffic that can access this street.
Additionally, there is an existing barrow ditch on the unimproved side of Nola Lane which the
applicant does not want to disturb. The proposed 28 feet of pavement will add an additional 2
feet of pavement.
The applicant should dedicate sufficient right-of-way along Nola Road abutting the site so as
to extend 2 feet beyond the back of curb. The applicant should provide a permanent right-of-
way easement for any portion of sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way.
3. Driveways
3.1 Lanark Street
a. Existing Conditions: There are no driveways onto Lanark Street from the site.
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
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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: District Policy 7206.4.4 requires driveways located on collector
roadways near a STOP controlled intersection to be located outside of the area of influence;
OR a minimum of 150-feet from the intersection, whichever is greater. Dimensions shall be
measured from the centerline of the intersection to the centerline of the driveway.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7206.4.5 Table 1, requires driveways located on
collector roadways with a speed limit of 20 MPH and daily traffic volumes greater than 200
VTD to align or offset a minimum of 245 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 is proposing to construct a 30-foot wide driveway onto
Lanark Street located approximately 325 feet east of the intersection of Lanark Street and
Locust Grove Road (measured centerline-to-centerline).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Access
Management and Driveway Location Policies, and should be approved as proposed. The
applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30 feet into the site
beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
3.2 Nola Road
a. Existing Conditions: There are no driveways onto Nola Road from the site.
b. Policy:
Driveway Location Policy: District Policy 7209.4.1 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 7209.4.1 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 7209.4.3 restricts industrial driveways to a maximum
width of 40-feet. Most industrial driveways will be constructed as curb-cut type facilities.
Driveway Gate Policy: District Policy 7209.4.3 requires gated accesses to be located a
minimum of 50 feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround to be provided.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District Policy,
7209.4.3, 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.
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c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 31-foot wide gated driveway
onto Nola Road located approximately 250 feet north of the intersection of Nola Road and
Lanark Street (measured centerline-to-centerline).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District
Driveway Design Policy which requires gated access to be constructed a minimum of 50 feet
from the near edge of the intersection. Staff is recommending a modification of policy to allow
the gate location, as proposed. This is due to the fact that the gate is to be located in a dead-
end cul-de-sac which only provides access to one additional site.
The applicant's request meets District Driveway Location Policy, and should be approved as
proposed. The applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30
feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
4. Tree Planters
Tree Planter Policy: Tree Planter Policy: The District's Tree Planter Policy prohibits all trees in
planters less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may be
allowed in planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowed
in planters with a minimum width of 10-feet.
5. Landscaping
Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within 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.
6. Other Access
Locust Grove Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway; direct lot access is prohibited to this
roadway. Lanark Street is classified as a collector roadway. Other than the access specifically
approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to Lanark Street.
7. Phase II -Staff Recommendation to City of Meridian
The site plan shows the property being developed in 2 phases. This application and subsequent
requirements are for Phase I, the eastern half of the parcel. With the development of Phase 2,
the parcel abutting' Locust Grove Road, the applicant should be required to close the existing
driveway on Locust Grove Road and replace it with vertical curb, gutter, and sidewalk to match
the existing improvements on either side. Access to the western parcel should be provided by
Lanark Street. Therefore, staff recommends that the City of Meridian require across-access
between the two parcels to ensure there is adequate access to the western parcel for phase II of
the development.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Construct Lanark Street as one-half of a 40-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 7-foot
wide attached concrete sidewalk, as proposed.
2. Construct Nola Road as one-half of a 36-foot street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5-foot
wide attached concrete sidewalk. Provide a total of 28 feet of pavement for Nola Road.
3. Construct the cul-de-sac at the terminus of Nola Road to provide a turning radius of 55 feet, as
proposed.
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4. Dedicate additional right-of-way along Nola Road abutting the site so as to extend a minimum of 2
feet beyond the back edge of curb. Provide the District with a permanent right-of-way easement
for any portion of sidewalk located outside of the right-of-way.
5. Construct one 30-foot wide driveway onto Lanark Street located 325 feet east of the intersection
of Lanark Street and Locust Grove Road, as proposed. Pave the driveway its full width and at
least 30 feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
6. Construct one 31-foot wide gated driveway onto Nola Road located 250 feet north of the
intersection of Nola Road and Lanark Street, as proposed. Pave the driveway its full width and at
least 30 feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
7. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Lanark Street.
8. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.
9. 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.
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
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authorized representative of ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain
written confirmation of any change from ACHD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review the
site plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at that time.
Any change in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this application, shall
require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard Conditions of Approval in
place at that time unless awaiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is
granted by the ACHD Commission.
F. Conclusions of Law
1. The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval
are satisfied.
2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the
proposed development.
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 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 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 & 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.
13 MCZC-12-046
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.
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.
14 MCZC-12-046