ACHD Staff ReportSara M. Baker, President
John S. Franden, Vice President
Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner
Mitchell A. Jaurena, Commissloner
J(m Hansen, Commissioner
Date: July 23, 2013
To: The Traditions by Amyx II, LLP, (sent via email)
13967 West Wainwright Drive, Suite 102
Boise, Idaho, 83713
Subject: Zebulon Commons
South of McMillan Road, West of Eagle Road
On July 23, 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) 387-6218.
Sincerely,
Lauren Watsek
Planner I
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 206-387-fi100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org
Development Services Department
Project/File: Zebulon Commons Subdivision (MPP-13-017)
The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval of a 38 lot residential
subdivision on 13.56 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: South of McMillan Road,
West of North Eagle Road
Staff Approval: July 23, 2013
Applicant: Mark Thompson
The Traditions by Amyx II, LLP
13967 W. Wainwright Dr., Suite 102
Boise, ID 83713
Representative: Becky McKay
Engineering Solutions, LLP
1029 North Rosario Street, Suite 100
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Lauren Watsek
Phone: 387-6218
E-mail: Iwatsek~ achdidaho.oro
A. Finding s of Fact
Description of Application: The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval consisting of
38 residential building lots and 4 common lots on 13.56 acres of land with an R-4 zoning district
(Medium low-density residential) for Zebulon Commons Subdivision. The property is currently
zoned R-8 (Medium-density residential district). The applicant's proposal is consistent with the
comprehensive plan for the City of Meridian.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction Land Use Zonin
North Sin le Famil Residential R-1 B
South Medium Low-Densi Residential District R-4
East Sin le Famil Residential R-iC
West Medium Low-Densi Residential District R-4
3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.
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4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
Milford Creek Subdivision, located to the east of the site, and Zebulon Village, located to the
west, are in various stages of development.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. 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.
7. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/Five Year Work Plan (FYWP):
• The intersection of McMillan Road and Eagle Road/SH-55 is scheduled in the Five Year Work
Plan to be widened to 7 lanes on the north leg, 7 lanes on the south, 7 lanes east, and 7 lanes
on the west leg, and signalized in 2015.
• McMillan Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 5 lanes from Locust
Grove Road to Eagle Road/SH-55 between 2017 and 2021.
• The intersection of McMillan Road and Eagle Road/SH-55 is listed in the Capital Improvements
Plan to be widened to 7 lanes on the north leg, 7 lanes on the south, 7 lanes east, and 7 lanes
on the west leg, and signalized in 2015.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
t. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 380 additional vehicle trips per day
(10 existing); 38 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (1 existing), 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
Traffic Count of Service Pro"ect
**Eagle Principal
Road/SH-55 none
Arterial 1885 N/A N/A
McMillan none Minor Arterial 556 Better than Better
Road "D" than"D"
Wainwright 674 feet Residential 91 Better than Better
Drive Collector "D" than "D"
Milford Drive none Local N/A N/A N/A
* Acceptable level of service for athree-lane minor arterial is "D" (720 VPH)
* Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH).
** ACHD does not set level of service thresholds for State Highways.
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 Eagle Road/SH-55 north of Ustick Road was 48,757
on August 5, 2010.
The average daily traffic count for McMillan Road west of Eagle Road/ SH-55 was 9,263
on June 22, 2011.
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The average daily traffic count for Wainwright Drive west of Eagle Road/ SH-55 was
1,761 on May 25, 2010.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Wainwright Drive
a. Existing Conditions: Wainwright Drive is improved with 2 travel lanes, a 36 foot street
section, vertical curb, gutter, and 7 foot wide attached sidewalk abutting the site. There is 50
feet of right-of-way for Wainwright Drive (18 feet from centerline).
A traffic signal at the intersection of Wainwright Drive and SH-55/Eagle Road was installed by
ITD in July 2013.
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.
Residential Collector Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard street section
for a collector in a residential area shall be 36-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). The District
will consider a 33-foot or 29-foot street section with written fire department approval and
taking into consideration the needs of the adjacent land use, the projected volumes, the need
for bicycle lanes, and on-street parking.
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 Proposal: The applicant is not proposing any improvements to Wainwright Drive
abutting the site.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy, as
Wainwright Drive is already fully improved, and should be approved as proposed. Consistent
with ACHD's Minor Improvement Policy, the applicant should be required to correct
deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities, such as sidewalk, curb, gutter, pedestrian ramps,
etc. on Wainwright Drive abutting the site.
2. Internal Roads
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roads internal to 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
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and shall typically be within 50-feet of right-of-way.
The District will also consider the utilization of a street width less than 36-feet with written fire
department approval. Most often this width is a 33-foot street section (back-of-curb to back-
of-curb) for developments with any buildable lot that is less than 1 acre in size.
Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7207.2.4 states that an existing street, or a
street in an approved preliminary plat, which ends at a boundary of a proposed development
shall be extended in that development. The extension shall include provisions for continuation
of storm drainage facilities. Benefits of connectivity include but are not limited to the following:
• Reduces vehicle miles traveled.
• Increases pedestrian and bicycle connectivity.
• Increases access for emergency services.
• Reduces need for additional access points to the arterial street system
• Promotes the efficient delivery of services including trash, mail and deliveries.
• Promotes appropriate infra-neighborhood traffic circulation to schools, parks,
neighborhood commercial centers, transit stops, etc.
• Promotes orderly development.
Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7207.5.7 states that five-foot wide concrete sidewalk is
required on both sides of all local street, except those in rural developments with net densities
of one dwelling unit per 1.0 acre or less, or in hillside conditions where there is no direct lot
frontage, in which case a sidewalk shall be constructed along one side of the street. Some
local jurisdictions may require wider sidewalks.
The sidewalk may be placed next to the back-of-curb. Where feasible, a parkway strip at least
S-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.
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.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing all internal streets be constructed as 36
foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter, 6 foot wide landscape buffers, and 5 foot detached
sidewalks. A four foot section of the sidewalk is proposed to be located outside of the 50 foot
right-of-way.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct internal streets
as 36 foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter, 6 foot wide landscape buffers, and 5 foot
detached sidewalks meets District Policy and should be approved as proposed.
The applicant should be required to provide a permanent right-of-way easement for sidewalk
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.
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3. Roadway Offsets
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadway offsets at the site.
b. Policy:
Local Offset Policy:
District policy 7207.4.2, requires local roadways to align or provide a minimum offset of 125-
feetfrom any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing all local internal roadways provide a
minimum offset of 125 feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District Policy and
should be approved as proposed.
4. Stub Street
a. Existing Conditions: Milford Drive stubs to the east property line of the site.
b. Policy:
Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 states that stub streets will be required to provide
circulation or to provide access to adjoining properties. Stub streets will conform with the
requirements described in Section 7207.2.5.4, except a temporary cul-de-sac will not be
required if the stub street has a length no greater than 150-feet. A sign shall be installed at
the terminus of the stub street stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE
FUTURE."
In addition, stub streets must meet the following conditions:
. A stub street shall be designed to slope towards the nearest street intersection within the
proposed development and drain surface water towards that intersection; unless an
alternative storm drain system is approved by the District.
• The District may require appropriate covenants guaranteeing that the stub street will
remain free of obstructions.
Temporary Dead End Streets Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 requires that the design and
construction for cul-de-sac streets shall apply to temporary dead end streets. The temporary
cul-de-sac shall be paved and shall be the dimensional requirements of a standard cul-de-sac.
The developer shall grant a temporary turnaround easement to the District for those portions
of the cul-de-sac which extend beyond the dedicated street right-of-way. In the instance
where a temporary easement extends onto a buildable lot, the entire lot shall be encumbered
by the easement and identified on the plat as anon-buildable lot until the street is extended.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct one stub street, Milford Street,
as a 36 foot street section with curb, gutter, 6 foot wide landscape buffer and 5 foot wide
detached sidewalks, to intersect Chelmsford Way, approximately 324 feet south of
Meadowdale Street and stub at the west edge of the property.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct Milford Street as
a 36 foot street section with curb, gutter, 6 foot wide landscape buffer and 5 foot wide
detached sidewalk meets District Policy and should be approved as proposed. As the length
of Milford Street is proposed to be 144 feet (measured centerline to near edge), the applicant
is not required to construct a temporary turnaround.
The applicant shall be required to install a sign at the terminus of the stub street stating that,
"THIS ROAD WILL BE EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE:'
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5. Driveways
5.1 Wainwright Drive
a. Existing Conditions: A 20 foot wide driveway onto Wainwright Drive is located approximately
87 feet west of the east edge of the property. The existing driveway is offset 50 feet from an
existing driveway to the east.
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
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.
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.
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 proposing no changes or improvements to the
existing 20 foot wide driveway onto Wainwright Drive.
Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal for the existing 20 foot wide
driveway onto Wainwright Drive to remain should be approved in order to serve the remaining
residence. The applicant should be required to pave the existing driveway its full width and at
least 30 feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway, consistent with District
Driveway Paving Policy.
6. 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.
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7. 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.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities along Wainwright Drive abutting the site,
such as sidewalk, curb, gutter, pedestrian ramps, etc.
2. Construct all intemal streets as proposed, with 36 foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter, 6
foot wide landscape buffers, and 5 foot detached sidewalks.
3. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for sidewalk placed outside of the dedicated right-of-
wayfor all internal roads. 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.
4. Provide a minimum offset of 125 feat from any other street for all local internal roadways, as
proposed (measured centerline to centerline).
5. Construct Milford Street as a 36 foot street section with curb, gutter, 6 foot wide landscape buffer
and 5 foot wide detached sidewalk with a length of 144 feet (measured centerline to near edge),
as proposed.
6. Install a sign at the terminus of the stub street, Milford Street, stating that, "THIS ROAD WILL BE
EXTENDED IN THE FUTURE."
7. Pave the existing driveway onto Wainwright Drive its full width and at least 30 feet into the site
beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.
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 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
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. Ali 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 ACRD 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 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 ACRD.
12. If the site plan or use should change in the future, ACRD 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 ACRD 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. ACRD 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
DeveloperfLocal 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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eveloprnent 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 ACRD 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 ilme.
®Wdte a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
^Wdte 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 Applicant:
^For ALL development applications, including those receiving a "No Review" letter:
• The applicant should submit one set of engineered plans directly to ACHD for rev(ew by the Development
Review Section for plan review and assessment of impact tees. (Note: if there are no site improvements
required by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of Impact fee assessment.)
• Tha 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 starling 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, it trench is >50' or you
are placing >600 s(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
Stormwaler 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 toscheduling aPre-Con,
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant
of the final decision made by the ROWDS Manager when it is alleged that the ROWDS
Manager did not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider all of the relevant facts
presented, made an error of factor law, abused discretion or acted arbitrarily and
capriciously in the Interpretation or enforcement of the 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.
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Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action
Request for Reconsideration of Commission Action: A Commissioner, a member of ACRD
staff or any other person objecting to any final action taken by the Commission may request
reconsideration of that action, provided the request is not for a reconsideration of an action
previously requested to be reconsidered, an action whose provisions have been partly and
materially carried out, or an action that has created a contractual relationship with third parties.
a. Only a Commission member who voted with the prevailing side can move for
reconsideration, but the motion may be seconded by any Commissioner and is voted on
by all Commissioners present.
If a motion to reconsider is made and seconded it is subject to a motion to postpone to a
certain time.
b. The request must be in writing and delivered to the Secretary of the Highway District no
later than 3:00 p.m. on the day prior to the Commission's next scheduled regular
meeting following the meeting at which the action to be reconsidered was taken. Upon
receipt of the request, the Secretary shall cause the same to be placed on the agenda
for that next scheduled regular Commission meeting.
c. The request for reconsideration must be supported by written documentation setting
forth new facts and information not presented at the earlier meeting, or a changed
situation that has developed since the taking of the earlier vote, or information
establishing an error of fact or law in the earlier action. The request may also be
supported by oral testimony at the meeting.
d. If a motion to reconsider passes, the effect is the original matter is in the exact position it
occupied the moment before it was voted on originally. It will normally be returned to
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 ACRD staff may present such written and oral testimony as the
President of the Commission determines to be appropriate, and the Commission may
take any action the majority of the Commission deems advisable.
f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to
cover administrative costs, as established by the Commission.
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