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Project/File: Ventana Commons / MPP14-0015 / MPP14-012
The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval for a 74 -lot residential
subdivision on approximately 18.21 acres.
Lead Agency: City of Meridian
Site address: E. of Meridian Rd., N. of McMillan Rd.
Staff Approval: July 2, 2014
Applicant: Ventana, LLC
1977 E. Overland Road
Meridian, ID 83642
Representative: Becky McKay
Engineering Solutions, LLP
1029 N. Rosario St. Ste. 100
Meridian, ID 83642
Staff Contact: Lauren Watsek
Phone: 387-6218
E-mail: Iwatsek(a achdidaho.org
A. Findings of Fact
1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval for Ventana
Commons, a 74 -lot subdivision (70 buildable lots and 4 common lots) on approximately 18.21
acres. The property is currently zoned R-8. The applicant's proposal is consistent with the
comprehensive plan for the City of Meridian.
2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area:
Direction
Land Use
Zoning
North
Ventana Subdivision
R-8
South
Heritage Middle School
R-4
East
Ventana Subdivision
R-8
West
Vacant
R -8/C -G
3. Site History: ACHD previously reviewed this site as a part of Ventana Subdivision (MPP04-
026/MCUP04-028/MAZ04-019). The Commission approved that development application on
August 4, 2004. Due to updated site plans, the ACHD report was revised on October 25, 2004.
4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of
the site:
• The following subdivisions are in various stages of development:
o Ventana Subdivision, located north and east of the site,
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o Solitude Place Subdivision, located south of the site,
o Paramount Subdivision #19, located west of the site.
5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site.
6. New Center Lane Miles: 0.53
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 (IFYWP):
Meridian Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 3 lanes from
McMillan Road to Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy 20/26) between 2022 and 2026.
B. Traffic Findings for Consideration
1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 670 additional vehicle trips per day
and 70 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour based on the Institute of
Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9th edition.
2. Condition of Area Roadways
Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is "D" (550 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
The average daily traffic count for Meridian Road south of Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy
20/26) was 4,919 on June 5, 2013.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Meridian Road
a. Existing Conditions: Meridian Road is improved with 2 travel lanes, 5 foot wide detached
concrete sidewalk, and no curb or gutter abutting the site. There is 62 feet of right-of-way for
Meridian Road (25 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
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Functional
PM Peak
PM Peak
Existing
Roadway
Frontage
Classification
Hour
Hour Level
Plus
Traffic Count
of Service
Project
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664 feet
Minor Arterial
263
Better than
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"D"
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Santiago
797 feet
Collector
N/A
N/A
N/A
Drive
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane minor arterial is "D" (550 VPH).
* Acceptable level of service for a two-lane collector is "D" (425 VPH).
3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT)
Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts.
The average daily traffic count for Meridian Road south of Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy
20/26) was 4,919 on June 5, 2013.
C. Findings for Consideration
1. Meridian Road
a. Existing Conditions: Meridian Road is improved with 2 travel lanes, 5 foot wide detached
concrete sidewalk, and no curb or gutter abutting the site. There is 62 feet of right-of-way for
Meridian Road (25 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
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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.
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.
No compensation will be provided for right-of-way on an arterial that is not listed as impact fee
eligible in the Capital Improvements Plan.
The District may acquire additional right-of-way beyond the site -related needs to preserve a
corridor for future capacity improvements, as provided in Section 7300.
Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements to
existing streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvements
are to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk construction
or replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unused
driveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps;
pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.
ACHD Master Street Map: ACHD Policy Section 3111.1 requires the Master Street Map
(MSM) guide the right-of-way acquisition, arterial street requirements, and specific roadway
features required through development. This segment of Meridian Road is designated in the
MSM as a Residential Arterial with 3 lanes and on -street bike lanes, a 46 foot street section
within 74 feet of right-of-way.
c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to dedicate 37 feet of right-of-way from the
centerline of Meridian Road abutting the site. There is currently 5 foot wide detached concrete
sidewalk abutting the site on Meridian Road.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to dedicate 37 feet of right-of-
way from the centerline of Meridian Road abutting the site meets District Policy and should be
approved. As this segment of Meridian Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan,
ACHD will provide compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing
right-of-way.
The applicant should not be required to make any additional improvements on Meridian Road
abutting the site as this segment is listed in the CIP to be widened to 3 lanes, and there is
existing 5 foot sidewalk on Meridian Road abutting the site.
The applicant should be required to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities on
Meridian Road abutting the site.
2. Internal Local Roads
a. Existing Conditions: There are no roadways constructed 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
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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
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.
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.
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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.
Landscape Medians Policy: District policy 7207.5.16 states that landscape medians are
permissible where adequate pavement width is provided on each side of the median to
accommodate the travel lanes and where the following is provided:
• The median is platted as right-of-way owned by ACHD.
• The width of an island near an intersection is 12 -feet maximum for a minimum distance of
150 -feet. Beyond the 150 -feet, the island may increase to a maximum width of 30 -feet.
• At an intersection that is signalized or is to be signalized in the future, the median width
shall be reduced to accommodate the necessary turn lane storage and tapers.
• The Developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if
landscaping is to be placed within these medians.
• The license agreement shall contain the District's requirements of the developer including,
but not limited to, a "hold harmless" clause; requirements for maintenance by the
developer; liability insurance requirements; and restrictions.
• Vertical curbs are required around the perimeter of any raised median. Gutters shall slope
away from the curb to prevent ponding.
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct all internal local streets as 36
foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter and 5 foot wide attached concrete sidewalks within
50 feet of right-of-way.
The applicant is proposing to construct one cul-de-sac and one knuckle with a landscape
island.
The applicant is proposing to continue the following existing stub streets into the site:
• Zamora Way, from the north and east property lines,
• Ensenada Drive from the east property line, and
• Hidalgo Avenue from the north property line.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct all internal local
roads as 36 foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter and 5 foot wide attached concrete
sidewalk within 50 feet of right-of-way 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.
The applicant should be required to construct the proposed cul-de-sac to provide a minimum
turning radius of 45 feet.
The applicant should be required to plat the landscape island in the proposed knuckle as right-
of-way owned by ACHD. Additionally, the developer or Homeowners Association shall apply
for a license agreement if landscaping is to be placed within this island. Vertical curb is
required around the perimeter of a raised island.
The applicant's proposal to continue the existing stub streets into the site from the north and
east property lines meet District Policy and should be approved.
3. Roadway Offsets
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a. Existing Conditions: There are no roads constructed internal to the site.
b. Policy:
Local Offset Policy:
District policy 7207.4.2, requires local roadways to align or provide a minimum offset of 125 -
feet from any other street (measured centerline to centerline).
c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct all internal roads to provide a
minimum offset of 125 feet from any other street.
d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct all internal roads
to provide a minimum offset of 125 feet meets District Policy and should be approved as
proposed.
4. Pathway
The applicant is proposing to construct a 10 -foot wide pedestrian pathway from Ensenada Drive
through Block 9, Lot 21 (common lot) to the south property line and connect with the site for
Heritage Middle School.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Other Access
Meridian Road is classified as a minor arterial roadway and Santiago Drive is classified as a
collector roadway. Direct lot access is prohibited to these roadways and should be noted on the
final plat.
D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval
1. Dedicate 37 feet of right-of-way from the centerline of Meridian Road abutting the site. ACHD will
provide compensation for additional right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way.
2. Construct all internal local roads as 36 foot street sections with rolled curb, gutter and 5 foot wide
attached concrete sidewalks within 50 feet of right-of-way, as proposed. Provide a permanent
right-of-way easement for sidewalk placed outside of the dedicated right-of-way.
3. Construct the proposed cul-de-sac to provide a minimum turning radius of 45 feet.
4. Plat the proposed landscape island in the knuckle as right-of-way owned by ACHD. The
developer or Homeowners Association shall apply for a license agreement if landscaping is to be
placed within this island. Vertical curb is required around the perimeter of a raised island.
5. Continue the existing stub streets into the site as proposed:
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• Zamora Way, from the north and east property lines,
• Ensenada Drive from the east property line, and
Hildalgo Avenue from the north property line.
6. Construct all internal roads to provide a minimum offset of 125 feet from any other street, as
proposed.
7. Direct lot access is prohibited to Meridian Road and Santiago Drive and shall be noted on the final
plat.
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
All proposed irrigation facilities shall be located outside of the ACHD right-of-way (including
all easements). Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-
of-way (including all easements).
2. Private Utilities including sewer or water systems are prohibited from being located within
the ACHD 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.
6. 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.
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
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authorized representative of ACHD. 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 a waiver/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. ACHD requirements are intended to assure that the proposed use/development will not place an
undue burden on the existing vehicular transportation system within the vicinity impacted by the
proposed development.
G. Attachments
1. Vicinity Map
2. Site Plan
3. Utility Coordinating Council
4. Development Process Checklist
5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines
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Ada County Utility Coordinating Council
Developer/Local Improvement District
Right of Way Improvements Guideline Request
Purpose: To develop the necessary avenue for proper notification to utilities of local highway
and road improvements, to help the utilities in budgeting and to clarify the already existing process.
1) Notification: Within five (5) working days upon notification of required right of way
improvements by Highway entities, developers shall provide written notification to the affected
utility owners and the Ada County Utility Coordinating Council (UCC). Notification shall include
but not be limited to, project limits, scope of roadway improvements/project, anticipated
construction dates, and any portions critical to the right of way improvements and coordination
of utilities.
2) Plan Review: The developer shall provide the highway entities and all utility owners with
preliminary project plans and schedule a plan review conference. Depending on the scale of
utility improvements, a plan review conference may not be necessary, as determined by the
utility owners. Conference notification shall also be sent to the UCC. During the review meeting
the developer shall notify utilities of the status of right of way/easement acquisition necessary
for their project. At the plan review conference each company shall have the right to appeal,
adjust and/or negotiate with the developer on its own behalf. Each utility shall provide the
developer with a letter of review indicating the costs and time required for relocation of its
facilities. Said letter of review is to be provided within thirty calendar days after the date of the
plan review conference.
3) Revisions: The developer is responsible to provide utilities with any revisions to preliminary
plans. Utilities may request an updated plan review meeting if revisions are made in the
preliminary plans which affect the utility relocation requirements. Utilities shall have thirty days
after receiving the revisions to review and comment thereon.
4) Final Notification: The developer will provide highway entities, utility owners and the UCC with
final notification of its intent to proceed with right of way improvements and include the
anticipated date work will commence. This notification shall indicate that the work to be
performed shall be pursuant to final approved plans by the highway entity. The developer shall
schedule a preconstruction meeting prior to right of way improvements. Utility relocation activity
shall be completed within the times established during the preconstruction meeting, unless
otherwise agreed upon.
Notification to the Ada County UCC can be sent to: 50 S. Cole Rd. Boise 83707, or Visit
iducc.com for e-mail notification information.
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Development Process Checklist
Items Completed to Date:
®Submit a development application to a City or to Ada County
®The City or the County will transmit the development application to ACHD
®The ACHD Planning Review Section will receive the development application to review
®The Planning Review Section will do one of the following:
❑Send a "No Review" letter to the applicant stating that there are no site specific conditions of approval at
this time.
®Write a Staff Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system and
evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
❑Write a Commission Level report analyzing the impacts of the development on the transportation system
and evaluating the proposal for its conformance to District Policy.
Items to be completed by 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 review by the Development
Review Section for plan review and assessment of impact fees. (Note: if there are no site improvements
required by ACHD, then architectural plans may be submitted for purposes of impact fee assessment.)
• The applicant is required to get a permit from Construction Services (ACHD) for ANY work in the right-of-
way, including, but not limited to, driveway approaches, street improvements and utility cuts.
❑Pay Impact Fees prior to issuance of building permit. Impact fees cannot be paid prior to plan review approval.
DID YOU REMEMBER:
Construction (Non -Subdivisions)
❑ Driveway or Property Approach(s)
• Submit a "Driveway Approach Request" form to ACHD Construction (for approval by Development Services & Traffic
Services). There is a one week turnaround for this approval.
❑ Working in the ACHD Right -of -Way
• Four business days prior to starting work have a bonded contractor submit a "Temporary Highway Use Permit
Application" to ACHD Construction — Permits along with:
a) Traffic Control Plan
b) An Erosion & Sediment Control Narrative & Plat, done by a Certified Plan Designer, if trench is >50' or you
are placing >600 sf of concrete or asphalt.
Construction (Subdivisions)
❑ Sediment & Erosion Submittal
• At least one week prior to setting up a Pre -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 a Pre -Con.
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Request for Appeal of Staff Decision
Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant
of the final decision made by the Development Services Manager when it is alleged that the
Development Services Manager did not properly apply this section 7101.6, did not consider
all of the relevant facts presented, made an error of fact or law, abused discretion or acted
arbitrarily and capriciously in the interpretation or enforcement of the ACHD Policy Manual.
Filing Fee: The Commission may, from time to time, set reasonable fees to be
charged the applicant for the processing of appeals, to cover administrative
costs.
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 Development Services 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 Development Services 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 ACHD
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
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.
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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.. DI STRICT CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT
Return to:
HEALTH Environmental Health Division 2 ❑ ACz
DEPARTMENT f
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❑ Eagle
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Conditional Use # ❑ Kuna
Preliminary / Final / Short Plat 13? ;W!%Aeridian
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❑ 1. We have No Objections to this Proposal.
❑ 2. We recommend Denial of this Proposal.
❑ 3. Specific knowledge as to the exact type of use must be provided before we can comment on this Proposal.
❑ 4. We will require more data concerning soil conditions on this Proposal before we can comment.
❑ 5. Before we can comment concerning individual sewage disposal, we will require more data concerning the depth of:
❑ high seasonal ground water ❑ waste flow characteristics
❑ bedrock from original grade ❑ other
❑ 6. This office may require a study to assess the impact of nutrients and pathogens to receiving ground waters and
surface waters.
❑ 7. This project shall be reviewed by the Idaho Department of Water Resources concerning well construction and
water availability.
8. After written approval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for:
central sewage ❑ community sewage system ❑ community water well
interim sewage central water
❑ individual sewage individual water
LX�9. The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality:
entral sewage ❑ community sewage system ❑ community water
❑ sewage dry lines Y,
central water
❑ 10. This Department would recommend deferral until high seasonal ground water can be determined if other
considerations indicate approval.
❑ 11. If restroom facilities are to be installed, then a sewage system MUST be installed to meet Idaho State
Sewage Regulations.
❑ 12. We will require plans be submitted for a plan review for any:
❑ food establishment ❑ swimming pools or spas ❑ child care center
❑ beverage establishment ❑ grocery store
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❑ 14.
Infiltration beds for storm water disposal are considered shallow injection wells. An application and fee must be
submitted to CDHD.
Reviewed By: QM 11 —,
Date: t0 /Z&/A
Review Sheet
15726-001EH1111
01 July 2014
City'of Meridian
City Clerk's Office
33 E. Broadway Ave
Meridian, ID 83642
RE: PP14-012/Ventana LLC
Dear Jaycee:
1503 FIRST STREET SOUTH NAMPA, IDAHO 83651-4395
FAX #208-463-0092 nmid.org
OFFICE: Nampa 208-466-7861
SHOP: Nampa 208-466-0663
Nampa & Meridian Irrigation District (NMID) has no comment on the above -referenced
application as it lies outside of our district boundaries. Please contact Settlers Irrigation at
344-2471 or at PO Box 7571 Boise, ID 83707.
All laterals and waste ways must be protected. All municipal surface drainage must be
retained on-site. If any surface drainage leaves the site, Nampa & Meridian Irrigation
District (NMID) must review drainage plans.
Sincerely,
AA `-----:,
Greg G. Curtis
Water Superintendent
NAMPA & MERIDIAN IRRIGATION DISTRICT
GGC/eca
PC: Settlers Irrigation
Office/File
APPROXIMATE IRRIGABLE ACRES
RIVER FLOW RIGHTS - 23,000
BOISE PROJECT RIGHTS - 40,000