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Date: March 19, 2013
To: Brian F. McColl
Sagecrest Development LLC
7897 S. Saddlebag Way
Nampa, ID 83687
Sara M. Baker, President
John S. Franden, Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Mitchell A. Jaurena, Commissioner
Jim Hansen, Commissioner
Subject: MCUP-13-002
2111 & 2283 S. Accolade Avenue
Construct 18 multi-family dwelling units on 1.4 acres
In response to your request for comment, the Ada County Highway District (ACRD)
staff has reviewed the submitted application and site plan for the item referenced
above.
ACRD has determined that the improvements identified below will be required as a
condition of approval for this design review application.
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 and that successive driveways away from an
intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a
local street.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create
maintenance problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. District Policy
7207.4.3 requires driveways to be paved their full width and at least 30 feet into the site
beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
Minor Improvements Policy: ACRD 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.
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct 3 driveways on the
west side of Accolade Avenue. They are to be located as follows:
• 25-foot wide driveway in alignment with Goldstone Court
• 25-foot wide driveway 170 feet south of Goldstone Court
• 25-foot wide driveway 100 feet south of Griffon Street
Staff Comments/Recommendations: The proposed driveways meet District
Driveway Location Policy and should be approved as proposed. The applicant should
be required to pave the driveways their full widths and at least 30 feet into the site
beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
In accordance with District Policy 7203.3 the applicant should be required to correct
any deficiencies and/or replace deteriorated facilities abutting the site, including
sidewalk construction or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement;
installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs; signs; traffic
control devices; and other similar items, abutting the site.
The applicant shall be required to meet the applicable ACRD Standard Conditions of
Approval.
Prior to final approval the applicant will be required to submit construction plans to the
ACHD Development Review Section for review and approval and to ensure compliance
with the conditions identified above and/or for traffic impact fee assessment. This is a
separate review process that requires direct plans submittal to the Development
Review staff at the Highway District.
A traffic impact fee will be ase~ssed by /4CHE1 after pins ~hsw ibu~~ s
and approved, and wH1 be due prtoir to the Issuance of s ~ ~ For
questions regarding the submittal of your construction plans and impact fee
assessment please contact our Development Review Team at (208) 387-6170.
Sincerely,
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Jarom Wagoner
Planner II
Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
City of Meridian (sent via email)
Becky McKay (sent via email)
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 •
www.achdidaho.org
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 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 ACRD prior to District approval for occupancy.
11. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless they are
in writing and signed by the applicant or the applicant's authorized representative and
an authorized representative of ACHD. The burden shall be upon the applicant to
obtain written confirmation of any change from ACHD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACHD Planning Review will review
the site plan and may require additional improvements to the transportation system at
that time. Any change in the planned use of the property which is the subject of this
application, shall require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard
Conditions of Approval in place at that time unless awaiver/variance of the
requirements or other legal relief is granted by the ACHD Commission.
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 •
www.achdidaho.org
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.
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.
Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 •
www.achdidaho.org
CENTRAL
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CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Return to:
Environmental Health Division ^ ACZ
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Preliminary /Final /Short Plat
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^ Kuna
Meridian
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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 written approval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for:
central sewage ^ community sewage system ^ community water well
interim sewage central water
^ individual sewage ^ individual water
L~9. The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality:
~ central sewage ^ community sewage system ^ community water
^ sewage dry lines ~ central water
^ 10. 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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Reviewed By:
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Review Sheet
15726-001EH1111
IDAHO IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT
P.O. Box 8028 (208) 334-8300
* * Boise, ID 83707-2028
itd.idaho.gov
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o9l'~TION D~QP
March 6, 2013
Machelle Hill
Meridian City Clerk's Office
33 East Idaho Avenue
Meridian, Idaho 83642
VIA EMAIL
Re: CUP13-002 for the Gramercy Pride Apartments south of Overland Road
The Idaho Transportation Department has reviewed the referenced application for the
Gramercy Pride Apartments on South Accolade Avenue. ITD has the following comments:
1) ITD has no objection to the proposed project. The new project does not require access to
the State Highway System.
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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1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH NAMPA, IDAHO 83651-4395
March 18, 2013 FAX #208-463-0092 nmid.org
~II~ OFFICE: Nampa 208-466-7861
l+I~ erl Ian SHOP: Nampa 208-466-0663
City Clerk's Office
33 E Broadway Avenue, Suite 102
Meridian, ID 83642-2619
RE: +~UP-'t3-80~1i~ramercy Pride Apts.
Dear Jaycee:
Plans show curbing over the top of Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID)'s pressure
irrigation main line. Without prior approval, this type of encroachment is unacceptable.
Please contact. me at 466-0663 to discuss this issue further.
Sincerely,
Greg G. Curtis
Water Superintendent
Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District
GGC/dbg
PC: File/Office
APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES
RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000
BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS -40,000