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Agency Comments PZ%DAHo ION June4r�4 June 24, 2014 IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT ••. Box 8028 (208) 334-8300 Boise,f R •. R tltl Jaycee Holman Meridian City Clerk's Office 33 East Idaho Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 VIA EMAIL Re: PP -14-011 Chinden and Linder Crossing Subdivision The Idaho Transportation Department has reviewed the referenced preliminary plat application for nine commercial lots and two common lots at the northwest corner of US 20-26 and Linder Road. ITD has the following comments: 1) The project narrative letter included in the application (PDF sheet #4) incorrectly states in the third paragraph that ITD has approved the proposed private approach from US 20-26. An encroachment permit application (3-08-450) was applied for in 2008 but was voided on September 23, 2009, per the attached documentation. An encroachment permit application was submitted in 2013 but was not processed because it violated City of Meridian policy (see attached ITD letter to City of Meridian titled, "UPDATE — VAR 13-001 Northwest Corner of Linder Road and Chinden Boulevard (US 20-26)"). ITD has not received any correspondence of action regarding this variance request so the application remains unprocessed. 2) The location of the requested point of access in 2013 was approximately 500 -feet west of Linder Road. The new Preliminary Plat sheet appears to place the anticipated point of access approximately 750 -feet west of Linder Road. The property owner must submit a new encroachment permit application for the access point to U.S. 20/26 shown on the Preliminary Plat sheet. 3) An Engineering plan will be necessary to determine the position of the requested access point in relation to the existing taper from two lanes to one lane westbound. It may be necessary to extend the second lane further west to move the access point outside of the taper. 4) A permit will require that the applicant's design complies with ITD design standards, that the design includes a right -turn lane, and that the approach is restricted to right -in -right -out operation. The permit is not valid until ITD receives and approves the engineering drawings and design of the approach and the method of restricting left turns. 5) The applicant and the City are reminded that ITD does not permit commercial signs within the public right-of-way. 6) The City is reminded that the U.S. 20/26 Corridor is already congested. This project will increase the number of vehicle trips in the corridor. ITD has no current funding assigned to widen U.S. 20/26. If you have any questions, you may contact Ms. Shona Tonkin at 334-8341 or me at 334-8344. Sincerely, pA&/1 Mark Wasdahl Senior Planner mark.wasdahl@ itd.idaho. gov Meridian PP -14-011 Chinden and Linder Crossing Subdivision Page 2 M IDAHO IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT P.O. Box 8028 * * Boise. ID 83707-2028 a � Q~ rar ON v�Qp September 23, 2009 Mr. E. Don Copple Davidson, Copple, Copple and Cox, LLC P.O. Box 1583 Boise, Idaho 83701 (209) 334-8300 itd.idaho,gov Re: Encroachment Permit Application 3-08-450, Creston Thornton, US 20/26 (Chinden) CERTIFIED MAIL Dear Mr. Copple: On September 15, 2008, our office requested revisions to the Traffic Impact Study submitted as part of the above application package. In that letter, we indicated we would issue a new timeline for review of the application upon receipt of your responses. To date, we have not received the requested information. IDAPA 39.03.42- Rules Governing Highway Right -Of -Way Encroachments on State Rights -of - Way, Section 200.11 states: 11. Void Application. Once an application is submitted, if the permitting process is not completed within one (1) year as a result of inactivity on the applicant's part, the application shall be considered void. It is our determination that the application process has stalled for over one year as a result of inactivity on the part of the applicant, and staff have voided the application. If the applicant wishes to reapply, he may do so at any time. The information in the September 15, 2008 letter would still need to be addressed. Please call me at 334-8377 if you have any questions. Sincerely, qw,& �Owt,4n Pam Golden, P.E. Development & Access Management Engineer Who rlOM O�� 0 0 IDANO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT R0. Box 8028 Boise, ID 83707-2028 September 15, 2008 Mr. E. Don Copple Davidson. Copple. Copple and Cox, LLC P.O. Box 1583 Boise, Idaho 83701 Mr. Pat Doble, P.E. Doble Engineering, Inc. 777 Hearthstone Drive Bolse, Idaho 83702 (208) 33"M 11d.1daho.gov Re: Encroachment Permit Application 3-08-450, Creston Thornton, US 20/26 (Chinden) Dear Sirs: We have completed our review of the June 2008 Traffic Impact Study and July 2008 supplemental Information for the above referenced permit application. Please address the following comments and questions at your earliest convenience. 1. Relative to the tetter with supplemental information dated July 22.2008- Item #3, Peak Hour Traffic. The letter states noon and weekend traffic was evaluated but not included In the study. While we recognize for this application that these are not the peak travel times, this evaluation is required by Board Policy B-12-06 and must be included. 2. Has the property owner initiated an application with the City of Meridian for the proposed zoning change from Traditional Neighborhood Center to Community Commercial? 3. It is stated as an assumption on Page 4 that a portion of Chinden adjacent to the site would be reconstructed by 2015. By whom? This Is not currently programmed by RD. If widening of Chinden Is not programmed by IM and there is no existing agreement by others to complete the widening, analysis should be based on the existing condition, unless such Improvements are proposed to be funded or constructed by the applicant. 4. Page 5 references that Appendbc B contains copies of the current COMPASS model projects for 2015. We were unable to locate them In our copy of the TIS. 5. Also on Page 5, a 5% annual growth rate Is assumed. Recent submittals In this same area have called for an 8% growth rate on Chinden. Please Justify the selection of 5°/0. 6. Table 3. Widening to a 5 lane section Is assumed for Chinden, but no widening is assumed on Under. Why assume widening only on Chinden? Messrs. Coppfe and Doble0 Encroachment Permit Applin 03.08450 September 15, 2008 Page 2 of 2 7. On page 8, the last sentence of the penultimate paragraph Indicates the development will add 770 new trips per hour to the regional road system. Should this be 770 new trips in the peak hour? 8. Page 9- What is the basis for assigning 25% of the traffic to each of the cardinal directions on Under and Chinden? Both existing counts and 2015 projections Indicate that the majority of the traffic in this area travels east -west 9. Page 10. The last paragraph states that the Under/Chinden Intersection will conform to acceptable capacity standards. What standards are you referring to? 10. Page 16. Although a 20' approach Is shown on the highway plans, no recognizable approach exists today. Further, on page 17, it states this Is an existing permitted approach. Rather, it should indicate a historic approach at this location, unless a permit from ITD can be produced. 11. Page 16, item #1 Safety. We question the statement that the prgposed approach will Improve safety. Every approach to the highway Introduces new safety concerns. a. Item 1 (a &b) - the proposed total length of taper and deceleration length of 350' does not meet AASHTO or ITD standards and will not eliminate speed differential conflicts In the through tone. According to AASHTO, a typical vehicle takes 455 feet to decelerate from 55 mph (the posted speed limit) to 15 mph. b. Item 1(c) - current standards for shoulder width is 8'. not 5'. c. Item 1(d) - to what extent would approval of a full movement approach on Chlnden reduce turning traffic at the Under intersection? Please elaborate. 12. Page 17, Item 02 System Operation a. Item 1(a) — How does LOS "C" at the proposed access Improve the operation of the highway system? b. Item 1(by please justify the statement (i.e. the no -build scenario as it relates to LOS on Linder and the Linder access). c. Item 1(d) — please see #10 above. d. Item 1(e) — This Is a Board Designated Type IV facility. Further, the proposed location Is inconsistent with City of Meridian ordinance. We will issue a new timeline for review of the application upon receipt of your responses. Please call me at 334-8377 if you have any questions. Sincerely, W 1�� �- Pam Golden, P.E. District 3 Access Management Engineer Cc: Caleb Hood, City of Meridian Mindy Wallace, ACHD 0 Idaho Transportation Department 3311 W. State St., PO Box 7129 Boise, ID 83707-1129 Sea 2 Sea Creston Thornton 1676 Streampointe Ln. Eagle, ID 83616 June 13, 2008 To Whom It May Concern: 1 am a managing member of Sea 2 Sea L.L.C., owners of KnightSky Parcel on Chinden and Linder authorize Don Copple and Pat Dobie to represent us to the Department in support of the application. If you have any questions or concerns please call me at 938-2933. Creston Thornton. Sea 2 Sea [Attach notary acknowledgement and sign before a Notary Public] P-P'��O`t'A�•yF cs- o -o • A Eq. q• -LZ -12 OAH6 A Q, � rAT�ON �QT April 16, 2013 i ♦ f • k PO. r Box8028 Boise,83707-2028 Machelle Hill Meridian City Clerk's Office 33 East Idaho Avenue Meridian, Idaho 83642 VIA EMAIL Re: UPDATE - VAR 13-001 Northwest Corner of Linder Road and Chinden Boulevard (US 20-26) This is an updated letter to reflect the current status of the ITD approach. The Idaho Transportation Department has received a variance request application for a new private street approach to US 20-26 (Chinden Boulevard) approximately 500 -ft west of Linder Road. ITD has the following comments: 1. ITD has received the application, the site plan, a traffic analysis and the processing fee. The application now complete. The applicants have provided all of the requested information. $: i 1f • i" • Us 2. The ITD Board recently (October 1, 2012) changed the approach separation standards. The proposed location and the submitted traffic analysis meet the newest Idaho Transportation Department policies. ITD has not processed the application because the proposed approach violates City of Meridian policy. If you have any questions, you may contact Matt Ward at 334-8341 or me at 334-8377. Sincerely, Dave Szplett Development Services Manager dive.szplett a itd.idaho.gov Date: July 8, 2014 To: Laren Bailey (sent via email) 3023 E. Copper Point Dr. #201 Meridian, ID 83642 Subject: Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 6555 N. Linder Road John S. Franden, President Mitchell A. Jaurena, Vice President Rebecca W. Arnold, Commissioner Sara M. Baker, Commissioner Jim D. Hansen, Commissioner On July 8, 2014 the Ada County Highway District Staff acted on your application for the above referenced project. The attached report lists site-specific requirements, conditions of approval and street improvements, which are required. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at (208) 387-6218. Sincerely, Lauren Watsek Planner I Development Services Ada County Highway District CC: Project file City of Meridian (sent via email) Ada County Highway District • 3775 Adams Street • Garden City, ID • 83714 • PH 208-387-6100 • FX 345-7650 • www.achdidaho.org Development Services Department f �s G'orwrwvt�`�,o� �o SouM:co Project/File: Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval for a commercial subdivision consisting of 9 commercial lots and 2 common lots on approximately 9.34 acres. Lead Agency: City of Meridian Site address: 6555 Linder Road Staff Approval: July 8, 2014 Applicant: Laren Bailey C-N/C-G LEI Engineers Lazy P Subdivision 3023 E. Copper Point Dr. Ste. 201 West Meridian, ID 83642 Staff Contact: Lauren Watsek Phone: 387-6218 E-mail: lwatsek ,fachdidaho.ora A. Findings of Fact 1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval of Chinden & Linder Crossing, an 11 -lot commercial subdivision at the northwest corner of the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and Linder Road. The property is currently zoned C -C. The applicant's proposal is consistent with the comprehensive plan for the City of Meridian. 2. Description of Adiacent Surrounding Area: Direction Land Use Zoning North Brandt Subdivision RUT South Lochsa Falls Subdivision #12 / Kni hthill Center C-N/C-G East Lazy P Subdivision C -3 -DA West Spurwing Subdivision R-8 3. Site History: ACHD staff previously reviewed this site as MRZ-11-006 (B) on January 3, 2012. 4. Adjacent Development: The following developments are pending or underway in the vicinity of the site: • Spurwing Subdivision, located directly west of the site, and Lazy P Subdivision, located east of the site, are in various stages of development. • The development application for Knighthill Center, located on the southwest corner of the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and Linder Road, was approved and issued on December 13, 2013. 5. Transit: Transit services are not available to serve this site. 1 Chinden & Linder Crossing/ MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 6. New Center Lane Miles: 0.19 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): • Linder Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 7 lanes from Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy 20/26) to State Street (State Hwy 44) between 2017 and 2021. • The intersection of Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy 20/26) and Linder Road is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan to be widened to 8 lanes on the north leg, 8 lanes on the south, 7 lanes east, and 7 lanes on the west leg, and signalized between 2017 and 2021. B. Traffic Findings for Consideration 1. Trip Generation: As the type of commercial development is undetermined at this time, listed below are the trip generations for common commercial uses, based on the Institute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9th edition. • Drive-in Bank per 1,000 square feet — 148.15 trips per day / 24.3 trips in the PM peak hour • Specialty Retail Center per 1,000 square feet — 44.32 trips per day / 2.71 trips in the PM peak hour • Quality Restaurant per 1,000 square feet — 89.95 trips per day / 7.49 trips in the PM peak hour • High -turnover Sit-down Restaurant per 1,000 square feet — 127.15 trips per day / 9.85 trips in the PM peak hour • Fast Food with drive-thru per 1,000 square feet — 496.12 trips per day / 32.65 trips in the PM peak hour 2. Condition of Area Roadways Traffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH) * Acceptable level of service for a five -lane principal arterial is "E" (1,770 VPH). ** ACHD does not set level of service thresholds for State Highways. 3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts. • The average daily traffic count for Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy 20/26) west of Linder Road was 17,935 on March 26, 2014. • The average daily traffic count for Linder Road north of Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy 20/26) was 12,839 on October 17, 2012. 2 Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 PM Peak PM Peak Existing Roadway Frontage Functional Hour Hour Level Plus Classification Traffic Count of Service Project Chinden Boulevard/US 922 feet US Highway 982 N/A N/A Hwy 20/26 Linder Road 540 feet Principal 660 Better than N/A Arterial "E" * Acceptable level of service for a five -lane principal arterial is "E" (1,770 VPH). ** ACHD does not set level of service thresholds for State Highways. 3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHD's most current traffic counts. • The average daily traffic count for Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy 20/26) west of Linder Road was 17,935 on March 26, 2014. • The average daily traffic count for Linder Road north of Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy 20/26) was 12,839 on October 17, 2012. 2 Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 C. Findinqs for Consideration 1. US Hwy 20/26 / Chinden Boulevard US Hwy 20/26 / Chinden Boulevard is under the jurisdiction of the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD). The applicant, the City of Meridian, and ITD should work together to determine if additional right-of-way or improvements are necessary on US Hwy 20/26 / Chinden Boulevard. 2. Linder Road a. Existing Conditions: Linder Road is improved with 5 travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and no sidewalk abutting the site. There is 88 - 114 feet of right-of-way for Linder Road. There are two driveways on Linder Road, abutting the site. They are located as follows: • 24 -foot wide driveway located approximately 590 -feet north of the intersection of Linder Road and Chinden Boulevard. • 20 -foot wide driveway located approximately 450 -feet north of the intersection of Linder Road and Chinden Boulevard. 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. Street Section and Right -of -Way Width Policy: District Policies 7205.2.1 & 7205.5.2 state that the standard 7 -lane street section shall be 96 -feet (back -of -curb to back -of -curb) within 120 -feet of right-of-way. This width typically accommodates three travel lanes in each direction, a continuous raised or landscaped median with intermittent turn lanes, and safety shoulders. 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. 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. Frontage Improvements Policy: District Policy 7205.2.1 states that the developer shall widen the pavement to a minimum of 17 -feet from centerline plus a 3 -foot wide gravel shoulder adjacent to the entire site. Curb, gutter and additional pavement widening may be required (See Section 7205.5.5). 3 Chinden & Linder Crossing/ MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 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 Linder Road is designated in the MSM as a Residential Mobility Arterial with 7 lanes and on -street bike lanes, a 96 foot street section within 124 feet of right-of-way. c. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct 5 foot wide detached concrete sidewalk along Linder Road abutting the site, and close both existing driveways with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal to construct 5 foot wide detached concrete sidewalk along Linder Road abutting the site 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's proposal to close the existing driveways meets District Policy and should be approved as proposed. The applicant should be required to replace the existing driveways with vertical curb, gutter and 5 foot wide detached concrete sidewalk. The applicant should be required to dedicate additional right-of-way needed for the widening of Linder Road abutting the site in the future. This roadway is listed in the Capital Improvements Plan, the District will provide compensation for right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way. Linder road is planned to be widened to 7 lanes in the future within 124 feet of right-of-way, 62 feet from center. The intersection of Linder and Chinden (US20- 26) is built to the ultimate configuration in the CIP abutting the site. Transition the right-of-way from the existing 8 lane segment at the intersection to the future 7 lane road segment north of the intersection with a 50:1 taper. 3. Island Green Drive a. Existing Conditions: There are no roads constructed internal to the site. b. Policy: Commercial Roadway Policy: District Policy 7208.2.1 states that the developer is responsible for improving all commercial 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 7208.5 states that right-of-way widths for new commercial streets shall typically be 50 and 70 -feet wide and that the standard street section will vary depending on the need for a center turn lane, bike lanes, volumes, percentage of truck traffic, and/or on -street parking. • A 36 -foot street section (back -of -curb to back -of -curb) will typically accommodate two travel lanes and on -street parking. • A 40 -foot street section (back -of -curb to back -of -curb) will typically accommodate two travel lanes and a center turn lane. • A 46 -foot street section (back -of -curb to back -of -curb) will typically accommodate two travel lanes and a center turn lane and bike lanes. Continuation of Streets Policy: District Policy 7208.2.4 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. 4 Chinden & Linder Crossing/ MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 • 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, water and sewer. Promotes orderly development. Sidewalk Policy: District Policy 7208.5.6 requires a concrete sidewalks at least 5 -feet wide to be constructed on both sides of all commercial 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. 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 Island Green Drive from the west into the site as a 36 foot commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter and 5 foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 50 feet of right-of-way. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: ACHD required Island Green Drive to stub to the west property line of this site as a condition of Spurwing Challenge Subdivision. That plat was approved on January 3, 2012. The applicant's proposal to construct Island Green Drive as a 36 -foot commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5 foot wide attached sidewalk within 50 feet of right-of-way meets District Policy and should be approved as proposed. 4. Traffic Calming Speed Control and Traffic Calming Policy: District policy 7208.3.7 states that the design of commercial street systems should discourage excessive speeds by using passive design elements. If the design or layout of a development is anticipated to necessitate future traffic calming implementation by the District, then the District will require changes to the layout and/or the addition of passive design elements such as horizontal curves, bulb -outs, chokers, etc. The District will also consider texture changes to the roadway surface (i.e. stamped concrete) as a passive design element. These alternative methods may require a maintenance and/or license agreement. a. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is not proposing to construct any traffic calming elements on the site. b. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant should be required to incorporate a passive design element on Island Green Drive west of the proposed Private Drive in order to reduce speeding vehicles traveling through Spurwing Subdivision. Passive design elements considered by ACHD include bulb -outs, chokers, etc. Coordinate with Development Services for an acceptable design. 5. Roadway Offsets a. Existing Conditions: There are no roads constructed internal to the site. b. Policy: Local Street Intersection Spacing on Principal Arterials: District policy 7205.4.3 states that new local streets should not typically intersect arterials. Local streets should typically intersect collectors. If it is necessary, as determined by ACHD, for a local street to intersect an arterial, the minimum allowable offset shall be 1,320 -feet as measured from all other existing roadways as identified in Table 1 b (7205.4.7). 6 Chinden & Linder Crossing/ MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 c. Applicant's Proposal: The applicant is proposing to extend Island Green Drive through the development to connect with Linder Road approximately 620 feet north of the intersection of Chinden Boulevard and Linder Road. The applicant is proposing a right-in/right-out/left-in access with a modification to the existing median in order to allow the left -in movement. d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicant's proposal does not meet District Roadway Offset Policy; however, staff is recommending a modification of policy to allow the offset, as proposed. This staff level modification is granted at the Deputy Director level and is approved because the site has limited frontage and the access shall be restricted to right- in/right-out/left-in only; andthe applicant is closing the two existing driveways on Linder Road. It should be noted that as traffic in the area increases and/or if vehicular conflicts/accidents increase at this intersection ACHD may at any time further restrict the proposed public street. The applicant should extend the existing median in Linder Road and modify as necessary to restrict the public street to right-in/right-out/left-in. 6. Private Roads a. Private Road Policy: District policy 7212.1 states that the lead land use agencies in Ada County establish the requirements for private streets. The District retains authority and will review the proposed intersection of a private and public street for compliance with District intersection policies and standards. The private road should have the following requirements: • Designed to discourage through traffic between two public streets, • Graded to drain away from the public street intersection, and • If a private road is gated, the gate or keypad (if applicable) shall be located a minimum of 50 -feet from the near edge of the intersection and a turnaround shall be provided. b. Applicant Proposal: The applicant is proposing to construct one 24 foot wide private road from the site onto Chinden Boulevard (US Hwy 20/26) located approximately 132 feet east of the west property line of the site. c. Staff Comments/Recommendations: If the City of Meridian approves the private road, the applicant shall be required to pave the private roadway a minimum of 20 to 24 -feet wide and at least 30 -feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement of all public streets and install pavement tapers with 15 -foot curb radii abutting the existing roadway edge. If private roads are not approved by the City of Meridian, the applicant will be required to revise and resubmit the preliminary plat to provide public standard local streets in these locations. Street name and stop signs are required for the private road. The signs may be ordered through the District. Verification of the correct, approved name of the road is required. ACHD does not make any assurances that the private road, which is a part of this application, will be accepted as a public road if such a request is made in the future. Substantial redesign and reconstruction costs may be necessary in order to qualify this road for public ownership and maintenance. The following requirements must be met if the applicant wishes to dedicate the roadway to ACHD: • Dedicate a minimum of 50 -feet of right-of-way for the road. • Construct the roadway to the minimum ACHD requirements. • Construct a stub street to the surrounding parcels. 7. 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 Chinden & Linder Crossing/ MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 8. 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. 9. Other Access Linder Road is classified as a principal arterial roadway. Direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway and should be noted on the final plat. D. Special Recommendation to the City of Meridian 1. The applicant is proposing to construct an east -west public street approximately 25 -feet south of the north property line, intersecting Linder Road. Linder Road is a principal arterial planned for 7 - lanes in the future. Access management and cross access opportunities will be important to provide circulation and access to re -developing parcels in the area. There are 4 residential parcels that abut the north property line that could benefit from cross access in the future if they re -develop. The applicant should work with the City of Meridian to determine opportunities for future access to the proposed public street. E. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Comply with the requirements of ITD and the city of Meridian regarding the Chinden Boulevard frontage. Submit to the District a letter from ITD regarding said requirements prior to signature on the final plat. 2. Construct 5 foot wide detached concrete sidewalk on Linder Road abutting the site as proposed. Provide a permanent right-of-way easement for sidewalk placed outside of the dedicated right-of- way. 3. Close and replace the existing driveways from the site onto Linder Road with vertical curb, gutter, and 5 foot wide detached concrete sidewalk, consistent with adjacent sidewalk on Linder Road. 4. Dedicate additional right-of-way needed for the widening of the Linder Road. ACHD will provide compensation for right-of-way dedicated beyond the existing right-of-way. (See Findings for Consideration No. 2.) 5. Construct Island Green Drive as a 36 -foot commercial street section with vertical curb, gutter, and 5 foot wide attached concrete sidewalk within 50 feet of right-of-way as proposed. 6. Construct Island Drive to connect with Linder Road approximately 620 feet north of Chinden Boulevard as proposed. Extend the existing median in Linder Road and modify as necessary to restrict the public street to right-in/right-out/left-in. This access may be restricted in the future at the discretion of ACHD. 7. Comply with the requirements of the City of Meridian regarding the proposed private road onto Chinden Boulevard. The private road must be paved its entire width and at least 30 feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement. Street name and stop signs are required and may be ordered through the District. 7 Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 8. Construct Island Green Drive to have a passive traffic calming design element (such as bulb -outs or chokers) west of the proposed Private Drive. 9. Direct lot access to Linder Road is prohibited and shall be noted on the final plat. 10. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit. 11. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval. F. Standard Conditions of Approval 1. 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. 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. 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 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 8 Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 place at that time unless a waiver/variance of the requirements or other legal relief is granted by the ACHD Commission. G. Conclusions of Law 1. 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. H. Attachments 1. Vicinity Map 2. Site Plan 3. Utility Coordinating Council 4. Development Process Checklist 5. Request for Reconsideration Guidelines 9 Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 SITE PLAN 11 Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 it :jl lit 2 CMNOMN i LMi0E1M CQOMMM sunt w" 01111011 1NARV►LAT MALO 11 Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 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. 12 Chinden & Linder Crossing/ MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 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. El 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. 13 Chinden & Linder Crossing/ MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 Request for Appeal of Staff Decision 1. Appeal of Staff Decision: The Commission shall hear and decide appeals by an applicant of the final decision made by the 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. 14 Chinden & Linder Crossing / MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 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. f. If a motion to reconsider passes, the applicant may be charged a reasonable fee, to cover administrative costs, as established by the Commission. 16 Chinden & Linder Crossing/ MPP14-0017 / MPP14-011 01 July 2014 City of Meridian City Clerk's Office 33 E. Broadway Ave Meridian, ID 83642 RE: PP14-011/LEI Engineers Dear Jaycee: p 'a . 1 . Vattea 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, 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 CCENTRAL �� DISTRICT pRHEALTH DEPARTMENT Rezone # Conditional Use # CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT Environmental Health Division .110 Return to: ❑ ACZ ❑ Boise ❑ Eagle ❑ Garden City Preliminary / Final / Short Plat IPP\y—©kA L YIIA� 0(0mi� ❑ Kuna $Meridian ❑ Star ❑ 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. � . After written approval from appropriate entities are submitted, we can approve this proposal for: entral sewage ❑ community sewage system ❑ community water well ❑ interim sewage central water ❑ individual sewage f individual water L;h. The following plan(s) must be submitted to and approved by the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality: *central sewage ❑ community sewage system ❑ community water ❑ sewage dry lines Ppcentral 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 Y13. Infiltration beds for storm water disposal are considered shallow injection wells. An application and fee must be submitted to CDHD. ❑ 14. Reviewed By: ijo�2 Date: (o /2Le / 0-1 Review Sheet 15726-001EH1111