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9CUP12-00065 & CVA12-00044/ State of Idaho, Division of Public Works

SummaryConditional use permit for a six story parking garage to be located at 602 W. Washington Street in anL-OD (Limited Office with Design Review) zone. A height exception of approximately 16 andvariances to reduce the building setbacks to 11 along 6 th Street, 4.5 along 7 th Street, and 6 alongWashington Street are included in the request.

Prepared ByJoshua Johnson, Associate Planner

Recommendation

Staff recommends conditional approval of CUP12-00065 and CVA12-00044.

Reason for the DecisionConditional Use PermitThe parking garage and height exception are compatible with surrounding development as they

provide relief where there is a severe shortage of parking for state employees. Also theneighborhood is predominantly office buildings and homes that have been converted to offices whowill not be affected by the additional height. The project does not place an undue burden ontransportation or other public facilities. Traffic patterns are not expected to significantly change asstate employees are already traveling to the general vicinity of the garage. Its approval will onlyconcentrate them more around the subject property. With conditions of approval the site is largeenough to accommodate the proposed use. The parking garage and associated height exception willnot adversely affect the surrounding neighborhood. The height exception does not allow users tointrude on the privacy of any residences. The proposed use is supported by the general goals,objectives and policies of the Comprehensive Plan. The garage will alleviate a parking shortage.This could prevent parking from spilling into residential neighborhoods, in conformance with

Downtown Parking Policy 1.8a .

Variances The granting of the variances will not be in conflict with the spirit and intent of the ComprehensivePlan and will not affect a change in zoning. The variances allow for a larger garage than setbackswould allow. More structured parking mitigates the parking shortage currently present in this area ofthe City. This prevents on-street parking from occurring in residential neighborhoods in

conformance with Downtown Parking Policy 1.8a

. The variance will not be materially detrimentalto public health, safety, or welfare and will not be injurious to surrounding property owners. Thevariances are to locate a parking garage closer to the street within an urbanized area of the City.There is no potential for adverse effects as the building is outside all clear vision triangles. There isan exceptional circumstance related to the intended use of the property as a parking garage. Thissubject property is in an urbanized area of the City where there is a parking shortage. The varianceswill allow for a functional ramps system as well as a garage centrally located within the statescampus.

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9Planning Division Staff Report

File Number CUP12-00065Applicant State of Idaho, Division of Public WorksProperty Address 602 W. Washington

Public Hearing Date January 7, 2013Heard by Planning and Zoning Commission

Analyst Joshua JohnsonReviewed by Cody Riddle

Public Notification Neighborhood meeting conducted: November 19, 2012 Newspaper notification published on: December 21, 2012Radius notices mailed to properties within 300 feet on: December 20, 2012Staff posted notice on site on: December 7, 2012

Table of Contents1. Project Data and Facts 22. Land Use 23. Project Proposal 34. Zoning Ordinance 35. Comprehensive Plan 46. Transportation Data 47. Analysis/Findings 48. Recommended Conditions of Approval 9

ExhibitsPublic Works Comments ACHD Comments Forestry Comments

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Project DataApplicant State of Idaho, Division of Public Works Architect/Representative Wayne ThowlessLocation of Property 602 W. WashingtonSize of Property 1.44 Acres Zoning L-OD (Limited Office with Design Review Overlay) Comprehensive Plan Designation Downtown Mixed UsePlanning Area DowntownNeighborhoodAssociation/Contact

Northend Holli High Woodings (724-0939)

Procedure Planning and Zoning Commission decision that can be

appealed to City Council.

Current Land Use/Site CharacteristicsThe site contains an existing paved parking lot with perimeter landscaping.

Description of Applicants Request The applicant is seeking entitlement for a six story parking garage. The application includes aheight exception and variances from all three streets for elements of the parking garage.

2. Land Use

Description and Character of Surrounding AreaThe area is within the Downtown core and is mostly surrounded by state and federal office

buildings.

Adjacent Land Uses and ZoningNorth: Office / L-OHDCDSouth: Office / L-ODEast: Office / L-ODWest: Office / L-OD

History of Previous Actions N/A

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SetbacksYard Required Proposed for BuildingWashington (Front) 20' (bldg.)

20' (prkg.)*6

6th (Streetside) 20' (bldg.)20' (prkg.)

*11

7t (Streetside) 20' (bldg.)20' (prkg.)

*4.5

Rear (North) 5' (bldg.)5' (prkg.)

**2.5

*Subject of the variance request.**Requires cross-access agreement

ParkingProposed Required

Handicapped spaces proposed: *0 Handicapped spaces required: 13

Total parking spaces proposed: 634 Total parking spaces required: N/A

Number of compact spaces proposed: *24 Number of compact spaces allowed: 0

Bicycle parking spaces proposed: *0 Bicycle parking spaces required: 64

Parking Reduction requested? No Shared Parking No

*Addressed through conditions of approval

4. Zoning Ordinance

Section Description

11-04-05.02 Purpose of the L-O District Classification

11-06-04 Conditional Use Permits11-06-11 Variances

11-10-01 Off-Street Parking Requirements

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CHAPTER PRINCIPLES

CHAPTER 3 COMMUNITY STRUCTUREAND DESIGN Infill Design Principle Mixed Use 1

DOWNTOWN PLANNING AREA

Downtown Centers, Corridors, and Neighborhoods Policy 1.4Downtown Parking Policy 1.1Downtown Parking Policy 1.8aDowntown Neighborhood Character Policy 3.1

6. Transportation Data

Roadway Frontage Functional

Classification PM Peak

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Project Washington Street 300-feet Local 101 N/A N/A

Franklin Street 200-feet Local 64 N/A N/A

6th Street 180-feet Collector 293 Better thanD

Better thanD

7th Street 260-feet Local N/A N/A N/A

*An acceptable level of service for a three-lane collector is D. (530 VPH)

Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) The average daily traffic count for Franklin Street east of 9 th Street was 1,297 on October

6, 2005. The average daily traffic count for Washington Street west of 8th Street was 1,030 on

April 8, 2010. The average daily traffic count for 6th Street north of Washington Street was 3,088 on

November 15, 2011

7. Analysis/FindingsStaff is recommending conditional approval of the parking garage because of its location withinBoises downtown where parking is a limited resource. The area surrounding the subject

property is dominated by other government buildings and other sites with parking garages. Theapplicants letter of intent notes a parking shortage of 700 spaces for state employees. Thegarage and surface lot, owned by the State and located directly to the north, will provide 634

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CUP12-00065Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission / January 7, 2013Page 5 of 11 9total spaces, 580 within the garage. The surface lot will be slightly modified to accommodate thegarage. The curb cuts on Franklin Street will be closed and access to the garage and surface lotwill come from 6 th and 7 th Street. ACHD has recommended approval of the proposed access

points on 6 th and 7 th. Their conditions require new sidewalk along 6 th street and no parking signsaround the entrances on 6 th and 7 th Streets. Some parking spaces at the south end of the surfacelot will be eliminated to accommodate a wider drive aisle for the parking garage but it willmostly remain unchanged.

The project also requires a height exception. Staff is in support of the height exception becauseof the additional parking it will create. The neighborhood has a range of government office

buildings, homes that have been converted into office, and some multi-family. For instance,there is a three story office building located directly to the south across Washington Streetoccupied by the State. To the west of the site across 7 th Street are one story office uses and two-story townhomes that are also used as offices. North of site across Franklin are a mixture ofrental homes and homes converted to offices. These structures have the potential to be mostaffected but are also 200 away from the project. Also, the parking garage addresses the frontyards of these structures where the concern for privacy impacts is less than in a rear yard used for

private open space. Finally to east, across 6 th Street, are one-story office buildings. Theseshould be minimally impacted as half the block is comprised of a State office building whoseemployees will use the garage. There are also two office buildings directly adjacent to the

proposed garage on the northeast corner of the block. Both of these are two story structures.While the parking garage will impact these two offices visually, they are not being used asresidences. This means that concerns over impacts such as noise and privacy are minimal.

The aerial and vicinity maps show a partial alley at the northeast portion of the project area. CityCouncil recommended approval of this alley vacation to ACHD on November 13, 2012. Theconditional use permit and variance are contingent upon approval of the alley vacation byACHD.

The application requires variances to setbacks along 6 th, Washington, and 7 th Streets. The entireface of the building needs a variance but the elevator towers are even closer to the street. Staff issupporting the variances primarily to allow for a longer more gradual ramping system that willmake a more functional garage. Since most blocks in this area of town are of similar size most

parking garage designs would require some variance to increase the horizontal run of ramps toreduce their slope.

The layout of nearby properties shows the need for a rear setback variance. An irregularlyshaped parcel, 605 Franklin, has a narrow section that comes within five feet of the sites rear

property line. The State is in the final stages of purchasing this property to combine with the project site. This will eliminate the need for a rear setback variance and staff is recommending acondition that the applicant obtain a rear setback variance if they do not remedy the propertylayout. Along with 605 Franklin there is another home being used as offices located at 603Franklin. These two homes have no compliant parking. There is a strip of land, visible on theaerial that appears to provide parking for these two office uses. It is owned by the state and will

be eliminated to make room for the new garage.

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The planters are wide enough to accommodate larger Class 3 trees that would providea larger canopy cover. The Design Review portion of this application will examinethe installation of street trees in more detail.

On November 30, 2012 the Fire Department issued a no comment letter.

Public Works comments from August 7, 2012 are standard conditions of approval fortreatment of stormwater and do not alter the project or raise any concerns aboutadequate public facilities.

No other public agencies have commented on this application, and staff hasrecommended conditions of approval to comply with all requirements stated bycommenting agencies.

C. That the site is large enough to accommodate the proposed use and all yards, open spaces, pathways, walls and fences, parking, loading, landscaping and such other features as are required by this title.

The project, with the associated variances, meets all setback and parkingrequirements of the L-O zone. The garage and site hold a total of 634 parking spaceswith 580 in the garage. Although it is a parking garage there are still requirements foraccessible spaces and bicycle parking. With 634 spaces, 13 accessible stalls arerequired. The applicant only shows two. The applicant has stated they are looking atthe Capitol Mall as a whole where accessible spaces are assigned. Staff consulted theBuilding Department, who reviews ADA requirements, and their opinion was that thegarage itself needed the 13 accessible spaces. A recommended condition of approvalwill require the designation of the accessible spaces. Staff should note that this

project is on State owned ground and will not be reviewed by the City BuildingDepartment. There are no bicycle parking spaces indicated on the plans, 64 arerequired. Unusable corner areas are available for the required bike parking racks, sostaff has recommended the spaces be provided. The floor plans show severalcompact spaces on each floor. The ordinance requires a standard size parking spaceof 8 by 18 within structured parking and no compact spaces are allowed. Staff hasrecommended the 24 spaces be adjusted to comply with ordinance requirements.

D. That the proposed use, if it complies with all conditions imposed, will not adversely

affect other property of the vicinity.

The parking garage is a potential asset to the neighborhood. Parking is a limitedresource in this neighborhood. Any structured parking will reduce demand formetered on street parking spots. This makes it easier for visitors to the area to find

parking. The parking garage does not attract an inordinate amount of traffic nor doesit generate any more noise than area office uses. The additional height does notnegatively impact surrounding uses. The area is predominantly office buildings andhomes that have been converted to offices.

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While there are some multi-family uses, they have over 200 feet of separation fromthe garage. The neighborhood is comprised of office uses, primarily tall governmentoffice buildings. Many mature trees will be from the site. There is no realistic way tomitigate their loss onsite as the parking garage takes up all developable area on thesite. The applicant is adding new street trees and three planters inside the subject

property. The end result will be significantly less shade canopy tree coverage, but thesize of the project makes preventing their removal impossible.

E. That the proposed use is in compliance with and supports the goals and objectives of the Comprehensive Plan.

The proposed use is supported by the general goals, objectives, and policies of theComprehensive Plan. The garage will alleviate a parking shortage. This could

prevent parking from spilling into residential neighborhoods, in conformance with Downtown Parking Policy 1.8a . A parking garage is the most appropriate solution tothe parking problem present in this neighborhood. The garage will also preventoverflow parking from spilling into residential neighborhoods to the north during

busy times of year, such as the legislative session. Downtown NeighborhoodCharacter Policy 1.1 encourages alternative transportation facilities in Downtown.Staff is recommending 63 bicycle spaces be added to the garage. The area iscomprised of large office buildings demanding a high level of parking. The parkinggarage is located within an area dominated by office uses and is a support facility.

Infill Design Principle Mixed Use 1 calls for a mix of uses to redevelopneighborhoods. The possible influx of on-street parking could make it moreconvenient for Boise residents to visit downtown. The plan also encourages urbanstyle design within the Downtown. This includes buildings design closed to the streetand sidewalk with entrances and opening relevant to pedestrians. ( Downtown Centers,Corridors, and Neighborhoods 1.4 )

Section 11-06-11.04 Criteria and FindingsThe Commission, following the procedures outlined below, may approve a variance when theevidence presented at the hearing is such as to establish:

A. That the granting of the variance will not be in conflict with the spirit and intent of the Comprehensive General Plan for the City, and will not effect a change in zoning;

The granting of the variances will not be in conflict with the spirit and intent of theComprehensive Plan and will not affect a change in zoning. The variances allow fora larger garage than setbacks would allow. More structured parking mitigates the

parking shortage currently present in this area of the City. This prevents on-street parking from occurring in residential neighborhoods in conformance with DowntownParking Policy 1.8a . The Capitol Mall is part of the Downtown regional activitycenter. Many people are drawn to this area of the City where parking can be sparse.The new garage can lead to less on street parking, which could help spur a mix of

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uses in the general neighborhood ( Infill Design Principle Mixed Use 1 ). The planencourages structured parking to make land available for more productive land usesthrough Downtown Parking Policy 1.2 . The project is within the Downtown PlanningArea where buildings should be design close to the street with entrances that address

pedestrians in conformance with Downtown Centers, Corridors, and Neighborhoods1.4 . The variances do not affect a change in zoning as no zoning within the Citywould allow a building as close to the street as the applicants proposal.

B. That there is either a hardship associated with the property itself or an exceptional circumstance relating to the intended use of the property which is not generally applicable to property or permitted uses in the district.

There is an exceptional circumstance related to the intended use of the property as a parking garage. The variances are necessary for the applicant to maximize theavailable site area. The longer building allows for a more functional ramping systemwith less incline. The garage will provide a centrally located solution to an existingshortage of parking.

C. The granting of such relief will not be materially detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare, or injurious to the property or improvements of other property owners, or the quiet enjoyment of such property or improvement.

The variance will not be materially detrimental to public health, safety, or welfare andwill not be injurious to surrounding property owners. The variances are to locate a

parking garage closer to the street within an urbanized area of the City. There is no potential for adverse effects. The building is outside the clear vision triangle. Thevariances do not impact the enjoyment of surrounding properties. The areasurrounding the subject property is predominantly offices and the variances do not

pose any privacy risks for residential uses. 35 trees are being removed. Theapplicant is proposing some additional street trees and three new planters inside thesite to mitigate their loss. The landscape ordinance instructs staff to solicit commentfrom the City Forester to determine how an equal amount of tree caliper lost can bemitigated on or off site. The Forester is only concerned with trees within the right-of-way.

8. Recommended Conditions of Approval

Site Specific

1. Compliance with plans and specifications submitted to and on file in the Planning andDevelopment Services Department dated received November 27, 2012 except as expresslymodified Design Review Staff or the following conditions:

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CUP12-00065Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission / January 7, 2013Page 10 of 11 92. Staff has received a draft report from ACHD. The applicant shall comply with their final

action.

3. The applicant shall comply with the requirements of the Boise City Public WorksDepartment (BCPW) for drainage, sewers, street lights and subdivisions per Departmentcomments dated November 30, 2012. Please contact BCPW at 208-384-3900. All itemsrequired by BCPW shall be included on the plans/specifications that are submitted for aBuilding Permit. Please note that any changes or modifications by the owner to the approved

plans must be submitted to the Public Works Department for approval.

4. The applicant shall comply with all conditions within the memo from Boise City Forestrydated December 6, 2012 .

5. The applicant shall provide 64 bicycle parking spaces, 16 of which shall be covered.

6. The applicant shall designate 13 accessible spaces, three of which shall be van accessible.

7. All parking stalls shall be a minimum dimension of 18 feet deep by 8 feet wide.

8. The applicant shall obtain a rear setback variance if the property at 605 Franklin is notadjusted to accommodate the project.

9. The conditional use permit and variance are contingent upon approval of the alley vacation by ACHD.

Standard Conditions of Approval

10. Building Permit approval is contingent upon the determination that the site is in conformancewith the Boise City Subdivision Ordinance. Contact the Planning and DevelopmentServices, Subdivision Section at 208-384-3998 regarding questions pertaining to thiscondition.

11. Vision Triangles as defined under Section 11-1-3 and Section 11-10-4.4G of the Boise CityCode shall remain clear of sight obstructions.

12. All signs will require approval from the Planning and Development Services Department prior to installation.

13. Utility services shall be installed underground.

14. No change in the terms and conditions of this approval shall be valid unless in writing andsigned by the applicant or his authorized representative and an authorized representative ofBoise City. The burden shall be upon the applicant to obtain the written confirmation of anychange and not upon Boise City.

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CUP12-00065Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission / January 7, 2013Page 11 of 11 915. Any change by the applicant in the planned use of the property, which is the subject of this

application, shall require the applicant to comply with all rules, regulations, ordinances, plans, or other regulatory and legal restrictions in force at the time the applicant, orsuccessors of interest, advise Boise City of intent to change the planned use of the propertydescribed herein, unless a variance in said requirements or other legal relief is granted

pursuant to the law in effect at the time the change in use is sought.

16. Failure to abide by any condition of this permit shall be grounds for revocation by the BoiseCity Planning and Zoning Commission.

17. This Permit shall be valid for a period not to exceed two (2) years from the date of approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Within this period, the holder of the permit mustcommence the use permitted by the permits in accordance with the conditions of approval.

18. Prior to the expiration of this permit, the Commission may, upon written request by theholder, grant a two-year time extension. A maximum of two (2) extensions may be granted.

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CITY OF BOISE

INTER-DEPARTMENTCORRESPONDENCE

Date: 11/30/2012

To: Planning and Development Services

From: Terry Alber, Senior Environmental SpecialistPublic Works

Subject: CUP12-00065 ; State of Idaho Capitol Mall Parking Garage,602 W WASHINGTON ST; Pretreatment Comments

Covered Parking Garages All water from non-atmospheric sources (i.e.,transported on vehicles) or indirect atmospheric sources (i.e., blown throughopenings and windows) that flows through covered parking garages orcommercial structures may go to the sanitary sewer disposal system through anapproved sand/oil/grease interceptor. Sewer connection fees and monthlyservice fees apply. If there is no feasible alternative for disposal of water frominternal parking garages via the sanitary sewer then this water may be allowedinto a storm sewer system. Adequate treatment prior to storm water dischargeand proper disposal of waste and wash water will still be required to complywith the Citys Storm Water Discharge Ordinance.

For more information, or if you have any questions please contact Terry Alber, 384-3992 oremail at talber@cityofboise.org .

Conditional Use Design Review ApplicationSAR095 (Boise)6.4

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Project/File: DRH12-00329 / State of Idaho Capitol Mall Parking Garage This is a design review application for the construction of the State of Idaho CapitolMall Parking Garage located at 602 W. Washington Street in Boise, Idaho.

Lead Agency: City of Boise

Site address: 602 W. Washington Street

Staff Approval: December XX, 2012

Applicant: State of Idaho, Division of Public Works

Martin SantoyoP.O. Box 83720Boise, ID 83702

Representative: LKV ArchitectsWayne Thowless2400 E. Riverwalk Dr.Boise, ID 83706

Staff Contact: Chrissy Weiser Phone: 387-6282E-mail: Cweiser@achdidaho.org

Tech Review: December XX, 2012

A. Findings of Fact1. Description of Application: The applicant is requesting a design review approval for the

construction of a 5 level, 580 space, State of Idaho Capitol Mall Parking Garage located at602 W. Washington Street in Boise, Idaho.

2. Description of Adjacent Surrounding Area: Direction Land Use ZoningNorth Limited Office with Design Review L-OHD/CDSouth Limited Office with Design Review L-ODEast Limited Office with Design Review L-ODWest Limited Office with Design Review L-OD

3. Site History: ACHD has not previously reviewed this site for a development application.

4. Adjacent Development: There are no developments pending or underway in the vicinity of thesite:

5. Impact Fees: There will be an impact fee that is assessed and due prior to issuance of anybuilding permits. The assessed impact fee will be based on the impact fee ordinance that is ineffect at that time.

mailto:Cweiser@achdidaho.orgmailto:Cweiser@achdidaho.orgmailto:Cweiser@achdidaho.orgmailto:Cweiser@achdidaho.org

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6. Capital Improvements Plan (CIP)/Five Year Work Plan (FYWP):

There are currently no roadways, bridges or intersections in the general vicinity of the project thatare currently in the Five Year Work Program or the Districts Capital Improvement Plan (CIP).

B. Traffic Findings for Consideration1. Trip Generation: This development is estimated to generate 0 additional vehicle trips per day (0

existing); 0 additional vehicle trips per hour in the PM peak hour (0 existing), based on theInstitute of Transportation Engineers Trip Generation Manual, 9 th edition.

2. Condition of Area RoadwaysTraffic Count is based on Vehicles per hour (VPH)

* Acceptable level of service for a three-l ane collector is D (530 VPH).

3. Average Daily Traffic Count (VDT) Average daily traffic counts are based on ACHDs most current traffic counts.

The average daily traffic count for 6 th Street north of Washington Street was 3,088 onNovember 15, 2011.

C. Findings for Consideration1. 6 th Street

a. Existing Conditions: Sixth Street is improved with 3-travel lanes, vertical curb, gutter, and a6-foot wide detached concrete sidewalk abutting the site. There is 80-feet of right-of-way for6 th Street (40-feet from centerline).

b. Policy: Collector Street Policy: District policy 7206.2.1 states that the developer is responsible forimproving all collector frontages adjacent to the site or internal to the development as requiredbelow, regardless of whether access is taken to all of the adjacent streets.

Master Street Map and Typologies Policy: District policy 7206.5 states that if the collectorstreet 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 MasterStreet Map, then standard street sections shall serve as the default.

Street Section and Right-of-Way Policy: District policy 7206.5.2 states that the standardright-of-way width for collector streets shall typically be 50 to 70-feet, depending on thelocation and width of the sidewalk and the location and use of the roadway. The right-of-waywidth may be reduced, with District approval, if the sidewalk is located within an easement; inwhich case the District will require a minimum right-of-way width that extends 2-feet behindthe back-of-curb on each side.

Roadway Frontage FunctionalClassification

PM PeakHour

Traffic Count

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ExistingPlus

Project

6 th Street 140-feet Collector 293 Better thanDBetter than

DWashingtonStreet 300-feet Local N/A N/A N/A

7 th Street 140-feet Local N/A N/A N/A

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high-volume driveways with 100 VTD or more. Curb return type driveways with 15-foot radiiwill be required for low-volume driveways with less than 100 VTD.

Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenanceproblems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,7206.4.6, 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 inaccordance with Table 2 under District Policy 7206.4.6.

Minor Improvements Policy: District Policy 7203.3 states that minor improvements toexisting streets adjacent to a proposed development may be required. These improvementsare to correct deficiencies or replace deteriorated facilities. Included are sidewalk constructionor replacement; curb and gutter construction or replacement; replacement of unuseddriveways with curb, gutter and sidewalk; installation or reconstruction of pedestrian ramps;pavement repairs; signs; traffic control devices; and other similar items.

c. Applicants Proposal: The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing driveway on 6 th Street approximately 35-feet south of its current location. The driveway is proposed to be 24-feet in width with a 20-foot radii curb return and located approximately 135-feet north ofWashington Street (measured centerline-to-centerline).

d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicants proposal to construct a 24-foot widecurb-return type driveway with 20-foot radii meets District Driveway Width Policy and shouldbe approved, as proposed.

The applicant's proposal to locate the driveway approximately 135-feet north of WashingtonStreet (measured centerline-to-centerline) does not meet Successive Driveway and DrivewayLocation Policy; however, staff recommends a modification of policy to allow the driveway tobe located as proposed. This is due to the fact that the driveway will be located on a one-waystreet and there will be no cross traffic turning into the site.

The applicant should be required to replace the existing driveway on 6 th Street locatedapproximately 170-feet north of Washington Street (measured centerline-to-centerline) withvertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match the existing improvements along 6 th Street.

The applicant should be required to locate No Parking signs on either side of the drivewayon 6 th Street. Coordinate the design and location of the No Parking signs with DistrictDevelopment Review and Traffic Services staff.

13.2 7 th Street a. Existing Conditions: There is one existing driveway on 7 th Street into the site located

approximately 170-feet north of Washington Street (measured centerline-to-centerline).

b. Policy: Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways located nearintersections to be located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from thenearest street intersection.

Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away froman intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a localstreet, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.

Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenanceproblems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,7207.4.3, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feetinto the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.

c. Applicants Proposal: The applicant is proposing to relocate the existing driveway on 7 th Street approximately 30-feet south of its current location. The driveway is proposed to be 24-

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feet in width with a 20-foot radii curb return, and located approximately 135-feet north ofWashington Street (measured centerline-to-centerline).

d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicants proposal to construct a 24-foot widecurb-return type driveway with 20-foot radii located approximately 135-feet north WashingtonStreet (measured centerline-to-centerline) meets District Driveway Location Policy and shouldbe approved, as proposed.

The applicant should be required to replace the existing driveway on 7th

Street locatedapproximately 170-feet north of Washington Street (measured centerline-to-centerline) withvertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match the existing improvements along 7 th Street.

The applicant should be required to locate No Parking signs on either side of the drivewayon 7 th Street. Coordinate the design and location of the No Parking signs with DistrictDevelopment Review and Traffic Services staff.

13.3 Washington Streeta. Existing Conditions: There are 2 driveways onto Washington Street from the site. They are

located as follows:

26-foot wide driveway located 66-feet east of 7 th Street (measured centerline-to-

centerline). 22-foot wide driveway located 278-feet east of 7 th Street (measured centerline-to-centerline).

b. Policy: Driveway Location Policy: District policy 7207.4.1 requires driveways located nearintersections to be located a minimum of 75-feet (measured centerline-to-centerline) from thenearest street intersection.

Successive Driveways: District Policy 7207.4.1 states that successive driveways away froman intersection shall have no minimum spacing requirements for access points along a localstreet, but the District does encourage shared access points where appropriate.

Driveway Paving Policy: Graveled driveways abutting public streets create maintenanceproblems due to gravel being tracked onto the roadway. In accordance with District policy,7207.4.3, the applicant should be required to pave the driveway its full width and at least 30-feetinto the site beyond the edge of pavement of the roadway.

c. Applicants Proposal: The applicant is proposing to close the two existing driveways onWashington Street and replace with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match the existingimprovements along Washington Street.

d. Staff Comments/Recommendations: The applicants proposal meets District Policy andshould be approved, as proposed.

13.5 Tree Planters Tree Planter Policy: Tree Planter Policy: The Districts Tree Planter Policy prohibits all trees inplanters less than 8-feet in width without the installation of root barriers. Class II trees may beallowed in planters with a minimum width of 8-feet, and Class I and Class III trees may be allowedin planters with a minimum width of 10-feet.

5. Landscaping Landscaping Policy: A license agreement is required for all landscaping proposed within ACHDright-of-way or easement areas. Trees shall be located no closer than 10-feet from all publicstorm drain facilities. Landscaping should be designed to eliminate site obstructions in the visiontriangle at intersections. District Policy 5104.3.1 requires a 40-foot vision triangle and a 3-foot

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height restriction on all landscaping located at an uncontrolled intersection and a 50-foot offsetfrom stop signs. Landscape plans are required with the submittal of civil plans and must meet allDistrict requirements prior to signature of the final plat and/or approval of the civil plans.

6. Other Access Sixth Street is classified as a collector roadway. Other than the access specifically approved withthis application, direct lot access is prohibited to this roadway.

D. Site Specific Conditions of Approval 1. Replace the existing sidewalk along 6 th Street with a detached 6-f oot wide concrete sidewalk

abutting the site, as proposed.

2. Replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter or pedestrian facilities along 6 th Streetabutting the site.

3. Replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter or pedestrian facilities alongWashington Street abutting the site.

4. Replace any deteriorated or deficient sidewalk, curb, gutter or pedestrian facilities along 7 th Streetabutting the site.

5. Construct a 24-foot wide curb-return type driveway with 20-foot radii on 6 th Street locatedapproximately 135-feet north of Washington Street (measured centerline-to-centerline). Pave thedriveway at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement.

6. Replace the existing driveway on 6 th Street located approximately 170-feet north of WashingtonStreet (measured centerline-to-centerline) with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match theexisting improvements along 6 th Street.

7. Construct a 24-foot wide curb-return type driveway with 20-foot radii on 7 th Street locatedapproximately 135-feet north Washington Street (measured centerline-to-centerline), asproposed. Pave the driveway at least 30-feet into the site beyond the edge of pavement.

8. Replace the existing driveway on 7th

Street located approximately 170-feet north WashingtonStreet (measured centerline-to-centerline) with vertical curb, gutter and sidewalk to match theexisting improvements along 7 th Street.

9. Locate No Parking signs on either side of the proposed driveways on 6 th and 7 th Streets.Coordinate the design and location of the No Parking signs with District Development Reviewand Traffic Services staff.

10. Close the two existing driveways on Washington Street located approximately 66-feet and 278-feet east of 7 th Street (measured centerline to centerline) and replace with vertical curb, gutter andsidewalk to match the existing improvements along Washington Street.

11. Enter into a license agreement for all landscaping proposed within ACHD right-of-way oreasement areas.

12. Other than the access specifically approved with this application, direct lot access is prohibited to6 th Street.

13. Payment of impacts fees are due prior to issuance of a building permit.

14. Comply with all Standard Conditions of Approval.

E. Standard Conditions of Approval 1. Any existing irrigation facilities shall be relocated outside of the ACHD right-of-way.

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interoffice MEMORANDUM

December 6, 2012TO:TO:TO:TO: Design Review Analyst

Boise Planning & Development

FROM:FROM:FROM:FROM: Debbie Cook, Forestry SpecialistBoise Parks & Recreation Department

SUBSUBSUBSUBJECT JECT JECT JECT:::: CUO12-00065 602 W Washington Street Parking Garage The following requirements and recommendations are provided to assist the propertyowner with selection, placement, maintenance and protection of trees on public andprivate property.

Required ActionsRequired ActionsRequired ActionsRequired Actions reflect provisions of Boise City Code Title 9, Chapter 16 (Boise Tree Ordinance). Questionsrelating to these required actions should be directed to this office at (208) 384-4083.

Recommended ActionsRecommended ActionsRecommended ActionsRecommended Actions may be included as a condition of approval, modified or excluded at the request of theBoise Development Services staff.

Required ActionsRequired ActionsRequired ActionsRequired Actions: ::: The planting strips are wide enough on W Washington Street, N 6 th Street and N 7 th street that class three (3) trees are required. The landscape plan calls forflowering trees along 6 th & 7 th Streets, which will be too small and wont be allowed.Drop lines do run across the planting strip but Idaho Power doesnt clear drop lines andForestry doesnt plant to accommodate that type of line. Flowering trees are usuallysmall class 1 trees. The goal of Forestry is to create as much tree canopy cover aspossible by planting a larger variety tree wherever possible, for the benefits a largecanopy eventually provides.Trees like Northern Red Oak, Tulip, Kentucky Coffee (Espresso is a fruitless variety), andLondon Plane are varieties that can be considered.

A detailed landscape plan listing planting locations/varieties is required.

Recommended ActionsRecommended ActionsRecommended ActionsRecommended Actions : ::: No recommended actions. ...

For informational purposes, the trees being removed have been appraised. The totalvalue of 9 trees being removed is $43,105.00

Thank you for the opportunity to comment. If you have any additional questions abouttrees for this project please dont hesitate to call.

Debbie Cook, Forestry SpecialistBoise Parks & Recreation208-608-7700Dcook@cityofboise.org

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