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Date: April 4, 2013
To: Mike Barton (sent via email)
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Sara M. Baker, President
John S. Franden, Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Mitchell A. Jaurena, Commissioner
Jim Hansen, Commissioner
Subject: MCZC-13-016
3245 N. Meridian Road
On April 4, 2013 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) 387-6174.
Sincerely,
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Jarom Wagoner
Planner II
Development Services
Ada County Highway District
CC: Project file
City of Meridian (sent via email)
Jyl Glancey, The Land Group (sent via email)
Matt Adams, The Land Group (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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Project/File: MCZC-13-016
This is a certificate of zoning compliance application to construct 8 additional tennis
courts at Settlers Park. The site is located at 3245 N. Meridian Road in Meridian.
Idaho.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: 3245 N. Meridian Road
Staff Approval: April 4, 2013
Applicant: Mike Barton
City of Meridian
33 E. Broadway Avenue
Meridian, ID 83642
Representative: Jyl Glancey
The Land Group Inc.
462 E. Shore Drive, Suite 100
Eagle, ID 83616
Staff Contact: Jarom Wagoner
Phone: 387-6174
E-mail: iwagoner(c~achdidaho.ora
Tech Review: April 3, 2013
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is proposing to construct 4 performance tennis
courts, 1 stadium tennis court, and 3 10-under tennis courts at Settlers Park. The applicant is
also proposing to add 35 new parking stalls.
2. Description of Ad'acent Surroundin Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North Medium Low Densit Residential District R-4
South Limited Office District L-O
East Medium Densit District R-8
West Medium Low Densit Residential District R-4
3. Site History: ACHD staff previously reviewed this site as MCZC-04-054 in July of 2004. 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.
Development Services Department
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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 Capital Improvements Plan.
• Ustick Road is scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan to be widened to 5-lanes from Linder
Road to Meridian Road in 2016.
• The intersection of Meridian Road and Ustick Road is scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan to
be widened to 5-lanes on the north leg, 6-lanes on the south leg, 7-lanes on the east leg, and 7-
lanes on the west leg, and signalized in 2016.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 248 additional vehicle trips per day;
26 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour, based on the Institute of Transportation
Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9'h edition.
2. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
Functional PM Peak PM Peak Existing
Roadway Frontage Classification Hour Hour Level Plus
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Traffic Count of Service Pro
ect
Ustick Road 450 feet Principal 661 "E" "E"
Arterial
Meridian None Minor Arterial 508 "D" "D"
Road
* Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane principal arterial is "E" (690 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane minor arterial is "D" (550 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 Ustick Road west of Meridian Road was 13,101 on
August 1, 2012.
The average daily traffic count for Meridian Road north of Ustick Road was 10,221 on
July 31, 2012.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Ustick Road
a. Existing Conditions: Ustick Road is improved with 2-travel lanes, 27 feet of pavement, 5-
foot wide detached meandering sidewalk, and no curb or gutter abutting the site. There is 92
feet of right-of-way for Ustick Road (46 feet from centerline).
b. Policy:
Arterial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for
improving all street frontages adjacent to the site regardless of whether or not access is taken
to all of the adjacent streets.
Master Street Map and Typology Policy: District Policy 7205.5 states that the design of
improvements for arterials shall be in accordance with District standards, including the Master
Street Map and Livable Streets Design Guide. The developer or engineer should contact the
District before starting any design.
Street Section and Right-of-Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state
that the standard 5-lane street section shall be 72 feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within 96
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feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates two travel lanes in each direction, a
continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes on a minor arterial and a safety shoulder on a
principal arterial.
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.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of Ustick Road is designated in the
MSM as a Residential Arterial with 5-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 71-foot street section
within 96 feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Ustick Road,
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: Ustick Road is scheduled to be reconstructed in 2016
as a 5-lane roadway. This project will not require any additional right-of-way along Ustick
Road abutting the site; therefore, staff does not recommend any right-of--way dedication or
road improvements with this application.
The applicant should be required to replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk or
pedestrian facilities along Ustick Road abutting the site, consistent with ACHD's Minor
Improvement Policy 7203.3.
2. Driveways
2.1 Ustick Road
a. Existing Conditions: There is one 30-foot wide driveway onto Ustick Road from the project
site located in alignment with 3~d Street to the south.
b. Policy
Access Points Policy: District Policy 7205.4.1 states that all access points associated with
development applications shall be determined in accordance with the policies in this section
and Section 7202. Access points shall be reviewed only for a development application that is
being considered by the lead land use agency. Approved access points may be relocated
and/or restricted in the future if the land use intensifies, changes, or the property redevelops.
Access Policy: District Policy 7205.4.7 states that direct access to principal arterials is
typically prohibited. If a property has frontage on more than one street, access shall be taken
from the street having the lesser functional classification. If it is necessary to take access to
the higher classified street due to a lack of frontage, the minimum allowable spacing shall be
based on Table 1 b under District policy 7205.4.7, unless a waiver for the access point has
been approved by the District Commission. Driveways, when approved on a principal arterial
shall operate as a right-in/right-out only, and the District will require the construction of a
raised median to restrict the left turning movements.
Number of Driveways on Arterials: District Policy 7205.4.4 restricts the number of
driveways into an arterial roadway. The intent of this policy is to limit the number of access
points to those that are warranted or necessary to serve the development, while maintaining
the function and performance of the arterial. The guidelines below shall be used when more
than one access point is being requested with a development
Additional driveways may be considered when one or more of the following conditions are
met:
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• The daily volume using one driveway exceeds 5,000 vehicles (total volume for entering
and exiting traffic).
• Traffic using one driveway exceeds the volume to capacity ratio (v/c) equal to or greater
than 1, of a STOP controlled intersection during either the peak hour of the street or the
peak hour of the site traffic generation.
• A District approved traffic impact study and analysis determines that conditions warrant
additional driveways.
Successive Driveways: District Policy 7205.4.7 requires driveways located on principal
arterial roadways with a speed limit of 40 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 400 feet from
any existing or proposed driveway for aright-in/right-out only driveway. Full-access driveways
are not allowed on principal arterial roadways.
Driveway Width Policy: District Policy 7205.4.8 restricts high-volume driveways (100 VTD or
more) to a maximum width of 36-feet. Curb return type driveways with 30-foot radii will be
required for high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more.
Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenance
problems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District Policy,
7205.4.8, 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 7205.4.8.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 25-foot wide driveway onto
Ustick Road located 440 feet east of 3'~ Street. The applicant is proposing to construct a `pork
chop' to restrict the driveway to right-in/right-out.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Policy
for the number of driveways as there are already 2 existing driveways abutting the site.
However, staff recommends a modification of policy to allow the additional driveway, as
proposed. This is due to the fact that the driveway will provide an access directly to the
parking area for the proposed tennis courts and the access will be restricted to right-in/right-
out.
The applicant's proposal to construct a `pork chop' type configuration to restrict the driveway
to right-in/right-out does not meet District Policy and should not be approved. The applicant
should be required to construct a 6" raised median on Ustick Road to restrict the driveway to
right-in/right-out. The median should extend 75 feet in each direction beyond the far edges of
the driveway.
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. 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.
4. 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
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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.
5. Other Access
Ustick Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Other than the access specifically
approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
Correct any deficiencies and/or replace deteriorated facilities abutting the site, including sidewalk
construction or replacement; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps; pavement repairs;
signs; and other similar items along Ustick Road, abutting the site.
2. Construct a 25-foot wide right-in/right-out only driveway onto Ustick Road located 440 feet east of
3`~ Street, as proposed. Pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feet into the site beyond
the edge of pavement.
3. Construct a 6-inch raised concrete median on Ustick Road, beginning approximately 335 feet east
of 3~d Street and running east for 175 feet so as to extend 75 feet in each direction beyond the far
edges of the proposed driveway.
4. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to
Ustick Road.
5. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.
E. Standard Conditions of Approval
1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of--way.
2. Private sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within the ACRD right-of-
way.
3. In accordance with District Policy, 7203.3, 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.
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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 ACRD. 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, shalt
require the applicant to comply with ACHD Policy and Standard Conditions of Approval in
place at that time unless awaiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is
granted by the ACRD Commission.
F. Conclusions of Law
1. The proposed site plan is approved, if all of the Site Specific and Standard Conditions of Approval
are satisfied.
2. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the
proposed development.
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.
Items to be completed by Appl~~~nt:
^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 fact or law, abused discretion or acted
arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy
Manual.
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.
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.
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.
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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