Oaks North & South Compass CommentsAugust 26, 2013
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Bill Parsons
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Meridian, Idaho 83642
Re: ®aks North and ®aks Soluth Subdivision
Dear Mr. Parsons:
The Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho (COMPASS)
received the transmittal of the annexation, rezone, preliminary plat far a
total of 963 single family lots, 488 multi-family units, and 5 office cots on
approximately 5.5 acres, a 7.t3 acre mini-storage lot, and 43.5 acres of
open spaces on approximately 388 acres. The project is generally located
on the north and south sides of West McMillan Raad between North
McDermott Road and North Black Cat Road.
Site Conriitions and Forecasts
The 2035 Planning Functional Classification Map indicates West McMillan
Road as a minor arterial, McDermott Road as a proposed expressway, and
Black Cat Road as a minor arterial. A proposed collector road traverses
both the Oaks North and Oaks South. Figure 1 shows the 2035 Planning
Functional Classification of existing and proposed roadways in the vicinity
of the site and an explanation is available on the COMPASS website at
http:J/www.compassidaho.org/prodserv/func-maps.htm .
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The site is within traffic analysis zones (TAZ) 865, 866, 870, and 871, consuming
those TAZ's entire 2044 household forecast and 85% of the 2040 household forecast
in the adjacent TAZs. Please see Figure 2 for the TAZs in the area and Table 1 for the
current and forecasted demographics.
Table 1
TAZ 2010 Census Existing + Proposal 2D40 Forecast Build-out
Households Jobs Households Jobs Households Jobs Households Jobs
865, 9 0 1,460 10 456 0 2,348 373
866,
870,
and 871
For information purposes, Table 2 summarizes the existing and future demographics
fior the TAZs adjacent to the project.
Table 2
2010 Census 2040 Forecast
TAZ Households Jobs Households .lobs
854 5 3 56 3
855 1 0 19 25
859 16 14 lI9 I14
861 5 0 5 100
864 2I 1 44 201
869 I 0 0 0
873 6 0 74 0
874 5 2 74 2
877 13 11 386 3I1
878 6 51 494 51
Total in Adjacent TAZs 79 82 1,271 807
Total in Subject and
Adjacent TAZs 88 82 1,727 8D7
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Access Ntanagerv~ent
There are na identified access management issues with the proposed design.
Intersections with McMillan and McDermott Roads, per the Traffic Impact Study,
appear to consider the future State Highway 1.6 extension and the access
management goals and policies of Ada County Highway District.
N9obility iNianagemen~
Aithough, the proposed development may include transit supportive densities (more
than 7 dwelling units per acre) in the multi-family neighborhood, the total
developments grass density (at 4.04 dwelling units per acre) does not meet the
transit supportive density threshold. The iocation is not within a quarter mice of
existing transit stops or transit routes. The closest bus stop/park and ride is located
approximately 3.5 miles to the northwest of the development along State Highway
44. This route provides a single peak hour trip in each direction running from
Caldwell to Boise. This route serves the cities of Middleton, Star and Eagle.
Valley Regional Transit has developed a transit plan titled Valleyconnect, which
establishes a vision for future transit system needs based on short-term growth
projections, regional and local sand uses, and roadway plans. This plan will help
guide future transit investments. The proposed development is near the northwest
boundary of a planned flex route service area, which is designed for neighborhood
services in less dense areas. Additionally, Valleyconnect calls for two park and ride
facilities approximately 1.5 miles (to the northwest and southwest) from the
development. These facilities may provide future Links for punned express route
services to major destinations in Ada and Canyon Counties.
The proposed development is in the Meridian School District boundary, and is within
the Ponderosa Elementary enrollment area, The proposed development is
approximately 2 miles from Ponderosa Elementary school.
If you have any questions, please contact Carl Miller; Principal Planner, .at 208-475-
2239 or cmilierCa~comt7assidaho.ora.
Sincerely,
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Matthew J. Stoll
Executive Director
pc: Mindy Wallace, Ada County Highway District
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