2013 11-04Meeting Minutes
Meridian Transportation Commission
November 4, 2013
Council Chambers -Meridian City Hall • 33 East Broadway Ave., Meridian, Idaho
2.
3.
Meeting called to order at 3:32pm and Roll taken:
x Ryan Lancaster X Pat Morandi x David Zaremba (ex-officio)
p Larry Gardner
x Stephen Lewis
x David Ballard
x Tracy Hopkins
x Jo Ann Bujarski
x jack McGee
x Micah Gale
Mark Wasdahl (ex-
X officio)
x Shawn Martin (ex-officio)
x Toni Tisdale (ex-officio)
x Kelli Fairless (ex-officio)
x Bruce Gestrin (ex-officio)
Others Present: Dyan Bevins (ACRD), Jordan Swain (VRT), Kevin Sablan (ITD), Larry
Woodard, Nick Jones, and Caleb Hood
Adoption of the Agenda
Commissioner Lancaster approved the agenda, with one change: Item 5d, would be
moved to 5a.
Approval of Minutes from October 7t" Meeting
After discussing some changes to the minutes, Commissioner Lancaster moved to
approve the October 7`h Minutes, Commissioner Gale with the second; All ayes.
4. Old Business Items
a. Transportation Projects Update Memo (attached)
Commissioner Lancaster opened this topic up for questions.
b. ITD Speed & Engineering Study Letter (attached)
Speed or Engineering Studies on Eagle and Meridian Road as discussed previously by
Sgt. John Gonzales of Meridian Police Department and Kevin Sablan from ITD
District 3. Commissioner Lancaster indicated that a letter was drafted (included in
packet) and another copy provided after revisions were made by Commissioner
Lancaster.
c. Scentsy/Pine Crossing Letter (attached)
The issue with pedestrians crossing Pine near the new Scentsy complex was
discussed. Sgt. Gonzales was present and spoke regarding the letter to Scentsy. He
stated that after the last draft was completed, the Mayor's office was Cc'd in emails
and the Mayor's office has made contact with Scentsy and believes that the situation
in question is being resolved. It is agreed that the input received is what the
Commission was striving for and has been. Commissioner Lancaster suggested that
the Commission keep this on the old business items so the Commission can get an
update of whatever is decided when either Sgt. Gonzales comes back or provides
the information to Caleb Hood so that it may be passed on to the Commission.
Sgt. Gonzales also added his input to Item 4b, regarding the Speed and Engineering
study by ITD. Commissioner Lancaster then asked if everyone had a chance to look
through the letter with revisions and if so he would go ahead and sign if the
Commission is comfortable with what's written. A few typographical corrections
were addressed by Commissioner Ballard. Commissioner Gale moved to adopt the
letter and send to ITD with the amendments proposed by Commissioner Ballard
and a second by Commissioner Hopkins. All ayes.
5. New Business Items
a. (Moved from 5d)
Transit Planning -Review Draft Charter & Public Outreach Plan (attached)
(Presented by Kelli Fairless, VRT)
Miss Fairless thanked the Commission for accommodating her schedule by moving
her presentation to Item A.
She presented the Commission with a copy of the proposed Charter and went over
the process of selecting new routes within the City of Meridian. She discussed the
process and funding and presented a timeline of the project. She then opened the
meeting up for questions.
b. (Moved from 5a)
Woodbury/V1/aterbury/Claire Street Cut-Through Concern (Presented by
Nick Jones, Area Resident)
Nick Jones discussed a concern with increased traffic speeds in his neighborhood
due to a connection between two developments creating a long straight-away. He
indicated that a Traffic Study was done by ACHD three years ago and that nothing
was done at that point. He believes that the situation has worsened in the past
three years since the adjacent development has been completed. Traffic calming
solutions were discussed and other neighborhoods where this has happened in the
past were mentioned. Mr. Jones agreed that he would need to talk with more
neighbors regarding the types of traffic calming measures that might be taken.
Shawn Martin from ACHD was called forward to discuss his Traffic Calming
Toolbox and suggested that another study could be done in Mr. Jones'
neighborhood, but that Speed Bumps were the most common and least expensive.
He also outlined the criteria that must be met in order for ACHD to take action.
The Commission inquired as to whether or not this should be a set standard within
the City. Shawn Martin indicated that if any resident in Ada County has concerns,
they can call ACHD and an investigation will be initiated. The current City Code was
discussed and that this situation shouldn't be a recurring problem. The discussion
returned back to Mr. Jones and what his next course of action might be.
A motion by Commissioner McGee on behalf of Chairman Lancaster that since Mr.
Jones has requested this formally to the Commission and that Ada County Highway
District who does these types of studies and has offered to be here today, that he
would recommend to the Ada County Highway District to evaluate this
neighborhood, or this through-street for traffic calming. Motions Seconded by both
Commissioner Gale and Commissioner Lewis. All Ayes.
c. (Moved from 5b)
Franklin Road, Black Cat to Ten Mile Median Discussion (Presented by
Caleb Hood)
(ACHD Memo included in Packet)
As an introduction, Caleb Hood discussed the specific area plan for Meridian and
how the Specific Plan was provided to ACHD to enable them to coordinate their
plans at the Ten-Mile intersection into the Meridian Specific Plan. Three things the
Specific Plan calls for is Landscaped Medians, Lighting consistent with City standards,
and detached sidewalk. It was mentioned that Franklin between Linder and Ten Mile
was also supposed to have a median, however, the existing businesses requested
that the median be omitted from the plans due to the large vehicles accessing this
area, (Garbage Trucks and School busses).
Access points at the Ten Mile intersection and future development were discussed
by Caleb Hood and then he called Shawn Martin to come forward.
Shawn Martin came forward to discuss access management in this location. He
presented ACHD criteria for requiring a median and stated that the medians in this
area are actually being based on projected traffic in the future rather than current
traffic counts. He also discussed right-in/right-out on arterial roads and how it may
apply to this project.
Dyan Bevins, Project Manager for project, is asked to come forward for questions
regarding her Memo and the project. Accesses are again mentioned and Mrs. Bevins
indicated that if initially full-accesses, ACHD reserve the right to change accesses to
right-in/right-out at a future date.
Larry Woodard is called forward, representing Ten Mile Church. He addresses the
accesses and indicates that it is his understanding that the access will remain full
access not limited right-in/right-out. He indicated the heaviest time that the church
traffic occurs. He discussed the main entrance to the church and future plans. They
are in agreement with the median but would like to have an opening for access to
their location.
Motion to continue meeting for additional 15 minutes past 5:30 made by
Commissioner McGee, Seconded by Chairman Lancaster.
Commissioner McGee motioned that the Transportation Commission support the
median at its designed length. Seconded by Chairman Lancaster. 4 Ayes/3 Nays
Chairman Lancaster noted that this is the recommendation to the City Council, not
to ACHD.
d. (Moved from 5e)
2013 Commission Annual Report to Council (Ryan Lancaster)
(Draft Provided)
Chairman Lancaster indicated that there are blanks left on the reverse of the report
for the Commission's Review and tabled until next month.
e. (Moved from 5c)
Main Street Crosswalks at King and Williams (Shawn Martin)
ACHD received notification about pedestrians crossing and did testing at peak hours
at Williams Street and King Street. Observed at Main and Williams Street, no
pedestrians were observed at peak hours. King Street observed a total of 19
pedestrians. He went over the guidelines and options available. ACHD determined
that they would not repaint the crosswalk at Main and Williams Street and at King
Street they are recommending leaving the crosswalk and eventually adding enhanced
crossing.
6. Future Meeting Topics
a. Joint School District #2 Agency Overview -Not Discussed
b. Overland/Stoddard Traffic Patterns
c. Transit Planning (Continued)
7. Next Meeting Date: December 2nd
8. Adjourn (5:49 p.m.)
Commissioner Lewis motioned, Commissioner Bujarski with the second.
(AUDIO RECORDING ON FILE OF THESE PROCEEDINGS)
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