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ACHD REVISED Draft Comments 3/6 PZDevelopment Services Department ~ro++ti,ti,~v`~'cd ~o srrvwc~ Project/File: Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 This is an annexation with zoning to R-4, and preliminary plat for 64 single-family residential lots and 5 common lots on 19.7-acres. The site is located south of Vicfory Road and west of Kentucky Way in Meridian, Idaho. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: SWC of Victory & Kentucky Way Commission Regular Agenda Hearing: March 26, 2014 Commission Approval: Applicant: C13, LLC -Jim Conger 1627 S Orchard Street Boise, ID 83705 Representative: LEI Engineers & Surveyors Laren Bailey 3023 E Copper Point Dr. Ste. 201 Meridian, ID 83642 Staff Contact: Stacey Yarrington Phone: 387-6171 E-mail: syarrington(a~achdidaho.org A. Finding s of Fact 1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting approval for annexation, rezoning designation from RUT to R-4, and preliminary plat for 64 single-family residential lots and 5 common lots on 19.7-acres. The site is located south of Victory Road and west of Kentucky Way in Meridian, Idaho. 2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area: Direction Land Use Zonin North Estate Residential Ada Count R1 South Rural Urban Transition Ada Count RUT East Estate Residential/ Medium Densit Residential Ada Count R1/R4 West Rural Urban Transition (Ada Count) RUT 3. Site History: ACHD previously reviewed this site as part of the original Kentucky Ridge Estates preliminary plat, 94-08-PDR/94-06-ZC in March 1994. The requirements of this staff report are not consistent with those of the prior action as this site was platted as a single lot within the subdivision (Lot 2 Block 3). 1 DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of the site: • Biltmore Estates, a 159-lot residential subdivision is south of the site and in the initial stages of the development review process. 5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site. 6. New Center Lane Miles: The proposed development includes 0.53 centerline miles of new public road. 7. 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. 8. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/ Integrated Five Year Work Plan (tFYWP): • Victory Road is scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan to be reclaimed between McDermott Road and Meridian Road in 2016. • Victory Road and Bridge #292, 500-feet west of Ten Mile Road is scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan to be replaced/widened/built in 2016. • Victory Road and Bridge #296, '/4 mile east of Locust Grove Road is scheduled in the Five Year Work Plan to be replaced/widened/built in 2018. • Victory Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 3-lanes from Linder Road to Meridian Road between 2022 and 2026. • The intersection of Victory Road and Linder Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 6-lanes on the north leg, 5-lanes on the south, 4-lanes east, and 3-lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2017 and 2021. B. Traffic Findings for Consideration 1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 609 additional vehicle trips per day (10 existing); 64 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (1 existing), based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9th edition. 2. Traffic Impact Study Thompson Engineers prepared an abbreviated traffic impact study for the proposed Revolution Ridge Development. The abbreviated study addressed the need for turn lanes, and trip generation and distribution. Below is an executive summary of the findings, as presented by Thompson Engineering. The following executive summary is not the opinion of ACHD staff. ACHD has reviewed the submitted traffic impact study for consistency with ACRD policies and practices, and may have additional requirements beyond what is noted in the summary. ACHD Staff comments on the submitted traffic impact study can be found below under staff comments. Based on the submitted traffic study by Thompson Engineers, Inc., the critical traffic period occurs during the PM peak hour. It is estimated that 90% of the traffic entering the site will approach from the east and will make the left turn from Victory Road on to Kentucky Way. Using these figures, at the intersection, the westbound volume on Victory Road will be 292 vehicles per hour, with 70 turning left. This is approximately 24% of the advancing traffic. The eastbound traffic will be 128 vehicles per hour. The existing subdivision and the proposed subdivision are included in the analysis. Based on this analysis, a left turn lane is not warranted for westbound Victory Road at S. Kentucky Way. Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD District Traffic Services and Planning Review staff has completed a review of the required abbreviated traffic impact study and has found it to be in compliance with ACHD Policy and standards. 2DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 3. Condition of Area Roadways Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH): PM Peak PM Peak Existing Roadway Frontage Functional Hour Hour Level Plus Classification Traffic Count of Service Pro'ect Better than Better than Victory Road 425-feet Minor Arterial 183 „D„ «D„ Better than Better than Kentucky Way 500-feet Collector 48 «D„ «D„ Blue Downs N/A Local 6 N/A N/A * Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane minor arterial is "D" (550 VPH). * Acceptable level of service for atwo-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH). 4. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts. The average daily traffic count for Victory Road west of Meridian Road was 1,681 on 01/21/2014. The average daily traffic count for Kentucky Way south of Victory Road was 465 on 01/21/2014. The average daily traffic count for Blue Downs Street west of Kentucky Way was 79 on 02/10/14. C. Findinas for Consideration 1. South Meridian Transportation Plan The South Meridian Transportation Plan (SMTP) is a long range planning tool used to identify future roadway, intersection, and corridor needs in the South Meridian Area. Providing a framework for future roadway improvements based on the land use designations. The plan was created in collaboration with the City of Meridian and was adopted by the ACHD Commission in September of 2009. The SMTP recommends preserving this segment of Victory Road as a S- lane arterial road. 2. Victory Road a. Existing Conditions: Victory Road is improved with 2-travel lanes, 24-feet of pavement, and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 62-feet of right-of-way for Victory Road (30-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 Policy 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 states that the standard 3-lane street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb) within 70 feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes. 3DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 Right-of-Way Dedication: District Policy 7205.2 states that The District will provide compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way along arterials listed as impact fee eligible in the adopted Capital Improvements Plan using available impact fee revenue in the Impact Fee Service Area. Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7205.5.7 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to be constructed on both sides of all arterial streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if trees are to be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a minimum of 7-feet wide. 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. 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 Victory Road is designated in the MSM as a Residential Arterial with 3-lanes and on-street bike lanes, a 49-foot street section within 74-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5-foot wide meandering concrete sidewalk located approximately 36-feet from centerline along Victory Road abutting the site. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Master Street Map policy for right-of--way dedication. However, the applicant is meeting the intent of the MSM by constructing the 5-foot wide sidewalk 36-feet from centerline of Victory Road abutting the site. The applicant should be required to provide permanent right-of-way easements for the 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. 3. Kentucky Way " a. Existing Conditions: Kentucky Way is improved with 2-travel lanes, 28-feet of pavement with 3-foot shoulders, and no curb, gutter or sidewalk abutting the site. There is 60-feet of right-of- way for Kentucky Way (30-feet from centerline). This street section was approved by ACHD with the original development. 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. Development Requirements Policy: District policy 7206.2.2 states improvements to an adjacent collector street shall consist of pavement widening to one-half the required width, including vertical curb, gutter and concrete sidewalk (minimum 7-foot attached or 5-foot detached). Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collector street is designated with a typology on the Master Street Map, that typology shall be considered for the required street improvements. If there is no typology listed in the Master Street Map, then standard street sections shall serve as the default. 4DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standard right-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet, depending on the location and width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-way width may be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk is located within an easement; in which case the District will require a minimum right-of-way width that extends 2-feet behind the back-of-curb on each side. The standard street section shall be 46-feet (back-of-curb to back-of-curb). This width typically accommodates a single travel lane in each direction, a continuous center left-turn lane, and bike lanes. 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. Sidewalk Policy: District policy 7206.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5-feet wide to be constructed on both sides of all collector streets. A parkway strip at least 6-feet wide between the back-of-curb and street edge of the sidewalk is required to provide increased safety and protection of pedestrians. Consult the District's planter width policy if trees are to be placed within the parkway strip. Sidewalks constructed next to the back-of-curb shall be a minimum of 7-feet wide. 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. 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: ACRD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map (MSM) guide the right-of--way acquisition, collector street requirements, and specific roadway features required through development. This segment of Kentucky Way is designated in the MSM as a Residential Collector with 2-lanes and on-street bike lanes and parking on both sides, a 47-foot street section within 69-feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct a 5-foot wide parallel concrete sidewalk located approximately 38-feet from centerline along Kentucky Way abutting the site. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Development Requirements policy because the applicant is not proposing to construct curb and gutter or widen the pavement. Staff is recommending a waiver of policy to not require curb, gutter of pavement widening due to the fact that constructing curb and gutter does not improve the condition and functional operation of Kentucky Way and the applicant is proposing to construct a 5-foot wide sidewalk for pedestrians on Kentucky Way. Additional pavement width for parking is not necessary or recommended along this segment of the roadway. The existing road section with the addition of the sidewalk meets the intent of the policy and the MSM. 5DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 The applicant should be required to provide permanent right-of-way easements for public 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. The applicant should be required to install "NO PARKING" signs along Kentucky Way if not already signed. 4. Blue Downs Street a. Existing Conditions: Blue Downs Street is constructed as a stub street to the site with a 36- foot street section within 50-feet of right-of-way 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 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 intra-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 8-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 6DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 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 to continue and construct Blue Downs Street as a 34-foot street section with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within 48-feet of right-of-way. Blue Downs Street terminates where it intersects with Redup Street. The applicant is proposing to restrict parking to one side of the street. The applicant is proposing to extend Redup Street, located approximately 150-feet east of the west property line, as a 34-foot street section with rolled curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk within 48-feet of right-of--way to the south property line. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy and should be approved, as proposed. The applicant should be required to provide permanent right-of-way easements for public 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. The applicant should provide written approval from the appropriate fire department for the reduced street sections prior to final plat. The applicant should be required to install "NO PARKING" signs on one side of the street in accordance with District policy and Fire Department specifications. 5. Internal Streets a. Existing Conditions: There are no roads internal to the site. b. Policy: Reduced Urban Local Street-29-foot Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District Policy 7207.5.2 states that the width of a reduced urban local street shall be 29-feet (back-of- curb to back-of--curb) with curb, gutter, and minimum 5-foot concrete sidewalks on both sides and shall typically be within 42-feet of right-of--way. Although some parking is allowed by the following subsections, the District will further restrict parking on a reduced width street if curves or other physical features cause problems, if actual emergency response experience indicates that emergency vehicles may not be able to provide service, or if other safety concerns arise. Design Condition #1: Parking is allowed on one side of a reduced width street when all of the following criteria are met: • The street is in a residential area. • The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department or emergency response unit in the jurisdiction. • The developer shall install "NO PARKING" signs on one side of the street, as specified by the District and as specified by the appropriate fire department. • Vertical curbs with attached 5-foot (minimum) wide sidewalks, or rolled curbs with 5-foot 7DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 (minimum) wide detached sidewalks and 8-foot (minimum) wide planter strips, are required. • Traffic volumes on the street shall not exceed 1,000 vehicle trips per day. There shall be no possibility that another street may be connected to it in a manner that would allow more than 1,000 vehicle trips per day. Cul-de-sac Streets Policy: District policy 7207.5.8 requires cul-de-sacs to be constructed to provide a minimum turning radius of 45-feet; in rural areas or for temporary cul-de-sacs the emergency service providers may require a greater radius. Landscape and parking islands may be constructed in turnarounds if a minimum 29-foot street section is constructed around the island. The pavement width shall be sufficient to allow the turning around of a standard AASHTO SU design vehicle without backing. The developer shall provide written approval from the appropriate fire department for this design element. The District will consider alternatives to the standard cul-de-sac turnaround on a case-by-case basis. This will be based on turning area, drainage, maintenance considerations and the written approval of the agency providing emergency fire service for the area where the development is located. 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 8-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 Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct the internal streets as 29-foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete attached sidewalks within 42- feet of right-of-way. The applicant is proposing to restrict parking to one side of the street The applicant is proposing 3 cul-de-sacs at the terminus of Riodosa Street, Riot Street and Rebellion Street. The applicant is proposing the continuation of Blue Downs Street and Riodosa Street into the site from Kentucky Ridge Estates. The applicant is proposing to extend Rebellion Street as a stub street to the west as a 29-foot street section within 42-feet of right-of-way. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should construct Rebellion Street, as a 34-foot street section (back of curb to back of curb) with rolled curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk within 48-feet of right-of-way, as it is a stub street. 8DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 The applicant should be required be required to construct Revolution, Riot, Riodosa, and Revolt Streets as 29-foot street sections (back of curb to back of curb) with rolled curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk within 42-feet of right-of--way. The applicant should be required to provide a permanent right-of-way easement for any public sidewalks 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. The applicant should be required to construct the cul-de-sacs to provide a minimum turning radius of 45-feet. The applicant should be required to provide written approval from the appropriate fire department for the reduced street sections prior to final plat. The applicant should be required to install "NO PARKING" signs on one side of the street in accordance with District policy and Fire Department specifications. 6. Stub Streets a. Existing Conditions: There are two existing stub streets to this site: Riodosa Street and Blue Downs Street. b. Policy: Stub Street Policy: District policy 7207.2.4 (local)) 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 (local), 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 (local) 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 2 stub streets, both less than 150-feet in length, as follows: • Rebellion Street is proposed to stub to the west, between Block 1 Lots 1 & 2 and Block 2 Lot 1 to connect to a 5-acre parcel to the west. Rebellion Street is located approximately 200-feet south of Victory Road (centerline to centerline). Redup Street is proposed to stub to the south, between Block 2 Lots 30 & 31 and Block 3 Lot 1 to connect to a 56.2-acre parcel to the south, which is currently proposed and being reviewed as part of Biltmore Estates Subdivision. Redup Street is located approximately 150-feet east of the west property line. 9DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal meets District policy, and should be approved, as proposed. Staff is in receipt of written communication from the property owner directly west of the site (Attachment 3). The property owner has requested that the applicant extend Riot Street west to his east property line in lieu of extending Rebellion Street west to his northeast property line. Rebellion Street is located 200-feet south of Victory Road and Riot Street is located approximately 500-feet south of Victory Road (measured centerline to centerline). Riot Street is not proposed to be extended to the west property line. The applicant's proposal for stub streets and the layout of the subdivision meets all ACHD policies. The proposal from the adjacent property owner also meets all ACHD policies. However, staff has no basis to recommend relocating the stub street south to extend Riot Street. 7. Driveways 7.1 Victory Road a. Existing Conditions: There are no existing driveways onto Victory Road from the site. 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 7205.4.6 states that direct access to minor 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 10DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 REVOLUTION RIDGE SUBDIVISION rrama~rtaummur~rtem~aa w ~ aaNr r tat. ent ate ~r ~ W ~: ~~ ~ .. ~~ Table 1 a under District policy 7205.4.6, unless a waiver for the access point has been approved by the District Commission. Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7205.4.5 requires driveways located on minor arterial roadways from a signalized intersection with a single left turn lane shall be located a minimum of 330-feet from the nearest intersection for aright-in/right-out only driveway and a minimum of 660-feet from the intersection for afull-movement driveway. District policy 7205.4.5 requires driveways located on minor arterial roadways from a signalized intersection with a dual left turn lane shall be located a minimum of 330-feet from the nearest intersection for aright-in/right-out only driveway and a minimum of 710-feet from the intersection for afull-movement driveway. Successive Driveways: District policy 7205.4.6 Table 1 a, requires driveways located on minor arterial roadways with a speed limit of 35 MPH to align or offset a minimum of 330-feet from any existing or proposed driveway. Driveway Width Policy: District policy 7205.4.8 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, 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 30-foot wide driveway 250- feet west of Kentucky Way and 240-feet east of an existing residential driveway onto Victory Road to provide for emergency access. The driveway will be paved 21-feet in width it entire length from Victory Road to Rebellion Street. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Access Management, Successive Driveway, Driveway Location, as the proposed location does not meet District minimum spacing requirements. However, staff recommends a modification of policy to allow the driveway to be located as proposed due to the fact that it is for emergency access only. The applicant should coordinate with ACRD and the Meridian Fire Depart on the design and restricting the driveway for emergency purposes only. 8. Neighborhood Concerns Neighbors in the Kentucky Ridge Estates development have expressed concerns regarding the increased traffic on Kentucky Way, lack of sidewalk on both sides of Kentucky Way, no separate entrance for the development, and the Kentucky Ridge Estates monument sign. ACHD staff conducted a speed investigation. The investigation looked at the average speed of vehicles on Victory Road west of Meridian Road/SH-69. The investigation found that the average speed on Victory Road is 42 MPH. The posted speed limit on Victory Road is 35 MPH. ACHD does not provide traffic calming on arterial roadways. ACHD traffic personnel will work with the Meridian Police Department regarding enforcement and whether any potential change to the speed limit is warranted. ACHD staff also obtained crash information for the last 6 years in the area of influence at the intersection of Victory Road and Meridian Road, which has had a total of 20 crashes: 6 being injury accidents; and 14 being property damage accidents. Since 1997, there have been 2 11 DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 crashes at the Victory Road/Kentucky Way intersection: 1 was a failure to yield (2006 left turn into Kentucky Way); 1 was ice related, speed too fast for conditions (2010 single vehicle swerved to miss pedestrian on a pedal cycle {1:30 p.m.}), ACHD obtained updated traffic counts on 2/3/2014 for the average daily traffic (ADT) count for Victory Road west of Meridian Road. The ADT was 2,610 with 183 VPH in the PM Peak hour. The acceptable level of service fora 2-lane minor arterial is 550 VPH in the PM Peak hour. The proposed development will add 609 ADT to total an estimated 3,219 ADT with an additional 64 VPH in the PM Peak hour to total an estimated 247 VPH in the PM Peak hour; well within the recommended "D" level of service. The average daily traffic (ADT) count for Kentucky Way south of Victory Road on 2/3/2014 was 465 with 48 VPH in the PM Peak hour. The acceptable level of service fora 2-lane collector is 425 VPH in the PM Peak hour. The proposed development will add 609 ADT to total an estimated 1,074 with an additional 64 VPH in the PM Peak hour to total an estimated 117 VPH in the PM Peak hour; well within the recommended "D" level of service Roadway Current PM Peak Development Total Development Total PM ADT Hour ADT ADT PM Peak Hour Peak Hour Victory Road 2,610 183 609 3,219 64 247 Kentucky Way 465 48 609 1,074 64 117 The residents expressed concern about Kentucky Way not having sidewalk along their pocket park that faces onto Kentucky Way and the remaining section of Kentucky Way north to Victory Road as neither side has sidewalk. The residents also requested that the developer construct a public street to intersect Kentucky Way north of the park to reduce traffic impacts within Kentucky Ridge Estates. As part of this application, the applicant will be required to improve Kentucky Way with 5-foot wide detached sidewalk abutting the site. As the park is in the Kentucky Ridge Estates development and not on property controlled by the developer, the developer is not being required to improve Kentucky Way abutting the park. The applicant has not proposed to construct a new street onto Kentucky Way, a collector street, from the site and has proposed to take access by connecting to the existing stub streets, which 4-002/MPP-13-040 meets District policy and provides connectivity through the developments. Another concern addressed by the residents in Kentucky Ridge Estates is the fact that the monument sign to that development is currently located on the northeast corner of the proposed Revolution Ridge development. Staff recommends the developer coordinate with the Kentucky Ridge Estates HOA regarding moving the monument to a more appropriate location for that development. 9. 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. 10. 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. 11. Other Access Victory Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway; Kentucky Way is classified as a collector roadway. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the final plat. D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Construct a detached 5-foot wide sidewalk parallel to Victory Road located a minimum of 36-feet from centerline of the road abutting the site. 2. Construct a 5-foot wide detached sidewalk located a minimum of 24-feet from centerline along Kentucky Way abutting the site. 3. Provide permanent right-of-way easements for all public 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. 4. Install "NO PARKING" signs on Kentucky Way if not already there. 5. Construct Blue Downs Street into the site as a 34-foot street section with curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete sidewalk within 48-feet of right-of--way. 6. Construct Rebellion Street and Redup Street, as a 34-foot street section (back of curb to back of curb) with rolled curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide sidewalk within 48-feet of right-of-way. 7. Construct the internal streets, Revolution, Riot, Riodosa, and Revolt Streets, as 29-foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter, and 5-foot wide concrete attached sidewalks within 42-feet of rig ht-of-way. 8. Provide written approval from the appropriate fire department for the reduced street sections prior to final plat. 13DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 9. Install "NO PARKING" signs on one side of the 29-foot street sections in accordance with District policy and Fire Department specifications. 10. Construct 3 cul-de-sacs at the terminus of Riodosa Street, Riot Street and Rebellion Street with a minimum turning radius of 45-feet. 11. Construct Rebellion Street as a stub street to the west, between Block 1 Lots 1 & 2 and Block 2 Lot 1, located approximately 200-feet south of Victory Road (centerline to centerline). 12. Construct Redup Street as a stub street to the south, between Block 2 Lots 30 & 31 and Block 3 Lot 1, located approximately 150-feet east of the west property line. 13. Construct a 30-foot wide driveway 250-feet west of Kentucky Way and 240-feet east of an existing residential driveway onto Victory Road. 14. Pave the driveway 21-feet in width it entire length from Victory Road to Rebellion Street and coordinate with ACHD and the Meridian Fire Department on design and restricting the driveway for emergency purposes only. 15. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit. 16. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. E. Standard Conditions of Approval 1. All irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of--way. 2. Private Utilities including 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. 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. 14DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 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, 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. F. Conclusions of Law 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. K. R. Petty Letter 4. Utility Coordinating Council 5. Development Process Checklist 6. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines 15DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 VICINITY MAP 16DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 SITE PLAN 17DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 Attachment 3 RE+CEiVFD To whom it may concern: ~~1 ACHO PLAI~iNEDiD~1+.~iU':'ti This letter is regarding the proposed devdopment of dte Revolution Ridge Subdivision My wife and I have owned property and lived in the immediate arcs for over 31 years. First for about 11 years at 900 W Victory Rd. and then moving to our caecrent address 1155 W Victory Rd for the next 23 years. We have met several. times with the devek-pa Jim Conger about incorporating our acreage into the proposed new development, and have studied the preliminary plans. Currently, the plans have mad access to mY property for future development at our northeast carer, and for fixture wnaection to W Vicxary Rd. For the purposes of developing our land as well, this proposed connection would not suit our inter, and I believe even create traffic flow issues. I am concerned that We several school busses that comp and go many times a day would cxeate excessive traffic issues with the cuurent proposed development plans. I am also of the opinion that the projected temporary access lane for earergencies is too close to the bus stops and woWd cause bottle neck situations, especially when construction starts and many large trucks and constnuction workers' vohicles are present. As it is currently, Kartucky Way has many automobiles packed at the subdivision's entrance to pick up or drop off their children to avoid the cold, as weIl as the walk down a long, narrow road that they would otherwise need to walk down, without sidewalks, to reach their pick up hxaation. Upon carrpletion of the current plans, there would be less than 200 foot from the emergency lane, to Kentucky Way's aNranee. A batter solution, both for deveMpment purposes, as well as firdne traffic would be to have the connection to our property from rho new subdivision to be locatod at or about S00 feet south of properly pins on W. Victory Rd. This would facilitate a future ooanectian to W Victory Read directly across from the current Cobble Way, creating a cross intersection. This Change would also extend the distance for entrance for emergatcy purposes fiom less than 200 feet to close to b00 feat. I have included at rough visual reference demonstrating the proposed changes 1 am patting forth. 1 have mentioned my proposed changes for this plea ro an associate of the possible developer and current owner of the property directly west of me, and ho behoved that dre adjustments would benefit the future development of that property as well. Without connections through my propcriy, the subdivision would be operating through one entrance at Kentucky Way. Having only one enhance to what will be around 100 homes seems inadcquatc. { /~ ~v cil f ~. I ~~~~ FI~• ~ ~G~ `~ ~-~ 1 _ log , ~ r'"b-/ ~ `I S' 18DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 S ~~ W4'28' 9$8'28' ., t 1 . 1~ `v 1 1'" ~ "~`l~ •, :139 `\ ` j ~ to \ ~ ` ~ `Y ~ ~~ `~ aD `11165 8.F. .~ ~L4~898~ 3.F. ~ `~ 11889 $.F. ~~ ` f, .~ l ~ t . -~- ~~- ~ ~ , . ~ j }' q ~ ~ ~~ ~ - '~. .~~ r 3" ~ ~% i '4!,K t w C? 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R.R.w`~ `~~~ 10 ~,~ ~. 10990 S.F. ~ 9168 'B.F. ~~' ~~ i 90f i I r(j ~' J ~ •~~_~__ ItGT ~ 1 1s ~,~. 18 w tt 301 3.F. ~ 8318 8.F..~a~ B45 ~ ... ~ ~ `• `~ °' si. o~ 3.F. ~ 8910 S,R. ~ x ~ ~. 8408 19DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 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. Uti-ities 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. 20DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 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 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 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 comaleted by Aaalicant: ^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 8~ 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. 21 DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040 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. 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 ACHD 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 ACHD 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. 22DRAFT Revolution Ridge/MAZ-14-002/MPP-13-040