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Telephone 455-3006
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROM: Planning and Zoning Department
memorandum
SUBJECT: Preliminary Plat Extension for Jefferson Park
DATE: January 10, 1993
BACKGROUND
The Planning and Zoning Commission considered and approved a preliminary plat for the
Jefferson Park Subdivision involving approximately 23 acres and 80 lots on property located
generally west of the Dixie Drain between Jefferson Junior High School and Willowbrook
Subdivision. Phase I of the Subdivision was recorded; the remaining three phases of the plat have
not been recorded.
EVALUATION:
Section 5-8-2 (D)(5) of the Subdivision Ordinance states that approval of a preliminary plat is
valid for a period of twelve (12) months from the date of Commission action.
There are no clear guidelines contained with the City's Subdivision Ordinance for reviewing
preliminary plat extensions. However, the recommendation of the Staff is to review the extension
in the context of applying new codes, ordinances, and policies that may have come into effect
subsequent to the original approval or adjusting the plat to respond to major changes which have
occurred in the surrounding areas.
Staffs determination is that there are no new requirements applicable to this plat or significant
changes in the surrounding area which may affect the design of the plat. However, there is an
item associated with Phase I which needs further clarification. This item involves the timing on
improvements associated with common Lot 9, the pathway and culvert access across the Dixie
Drain to access the existing pathway system on the east side of the drain.
RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the Preliminary Plat extension for Jefferson Park subject to the attached terms and
conditions.
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Suggested Terms and Conditions for the consideration of the Planning and Zoning Commission.
I. That the Preliminary Plat time extension is approved for a period of twelve (I2) months,
at which time said approval shall expire unless the final plat has been recorded.
2. That prior to recordation of any additional phases, pathway improvements across Lot 9 and
the culvert/pathway improvements across the Dixie Drain shall be completed in order to
facilitate a linkage with the existing pathway system on the east side of the drain.
Landscaping improvements for Lot 9 shall be required and installed prior to recordation of
Phase III. Final improvement plan for the pathway system and landscaping shall be subject
to the review and approval of the Engineering and Planning and Zoning Departments.
Prepared by
Dennis rooks, Director
Planning and Zoning
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(208) 454-0933
January 4, 1993
Mr. Dennis Crooks
Director Caldwell Planning & Zoning
621 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, Idaho 83605
Re: JEFFERSON PARK SUBDIVISION
Dear Mr. Crooks:
On behalf of Mr. BiLL MacDowell we are requesting a twelve month
renewal on the preliminary plat of JEFFERSON PARK SUBDIVISION.
Please find included with this
approved preliminary plat and a
amount of $50.00.
Sincerely,
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Gerald L. Earl PLS
request two (2) copies of the
check for the renewal fee in the
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Pioneer Irrigation District
LONNIE J. FREEMAN
Superintendent
NAIDA E. K€LLEHER
Secretary I Treasurer
Mr. Dennis Crooks, Director
Caldwell Planning & Zoning
621 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Dear Mr. Crooks:
Prior to the approval of Phase I of
warded a preliminary plat to Pioneer
comments, and/or recommendations".
P. O. BOX 426 • CALDWELL, IDAHO 83606
(208) 459.3617
January 14, 1994
Jefferson Park Subdivision, you for -
Irrigation District for "review,
On November 19, 1991, Pioneer Irrigation District delivered a letter to
your office after reviewing said plat, and made comments and recommenda-
tions, a copy of which is enclosed. As you will note, one of the areas
commented on was that of an irrigation system, and the request was made
that "either gravity use or a pressure system be considered to make use
of the existing water rights to the properties". It is evident that
said recommendation/request was not honored prior to the approval of
a final plat for Phase I of Jefferson Park Subdivision.
Because the honoring of existing water rights has not been a priority
of the Caldwell Planning & Zoning Commission, nor developers, it became
necessary for the Board of Pioneer Irrigation District to adopt a policy
implementing urban irrigation within the District, and requiring; the
application of surface irrigation water by either a pressurized system
or by flood methods to each individual lot. The Standard Specifications
adopted for an urban irrigation system are uniform with those previously
adopted by the Nampa -Meridian Irrigation System, a copy of which is
enclosed.
An LID process has also been established which will be used if necessary
to enforce the installation of a delivery system which meets the specifi-
cations of the District in all new subdivision developments within the
District boundaries.
If the developer wishes to meet with a representative of Pioneer Irriga-
tion District, or the Board, to discuss possible means of financing the
construction/installation of a delivery system which complies with the
standards adopted, they are welcome to give the office a call at 459-3617
and set up such an appointment, prior to the development of Phase II of
Jefferson Park Subdivision.
Pioneer Irrigation District would again like to request the opportunity
to sign off on all final plats of subdivisions within District boundaries.
Sincerely,
f
Naida E. Kelleher
Secretary -Treasurer
Enclosures
pc: Skinner, Earl & Assoc.
Bill MacDowell. Developer
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� Pioneer Irrigaiian District
LONNIE J. FREEMAN
Superintendent
NAIDA E. KELLEHER
Secretary / Treasurer
Mr. Dennis Crooks, Director
Caldwell Planning & Zoning
621 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID 83605
Dear Mr. Crooks:
P. O. BOX 426 • CALDWELL, IDAHO 83606
(208) 459-3617
November 19, 1991
In reference to the Preliminary Plat of the Jefferson Park Subdivision,
Pioneer Irrigation District would like to submit the following comments
to be considered by the City of Caldwell Planning and Zoning Department
prior to their approval of such.
A delivery point is in place for this property, therefore Pioneer
Irrigation Dist. wants to express strong opposition to any development
which does not honor the existing water rights to each of the lots, as
required by Idaho Code 31-3805, a copy of which we have forwarded to
you in the past. It is noted on the Preliminary Plat under "Develop-
ment Data" it states irrigation water shall be provided by wells - -
which does not adhere to the Idaho Code as far as honoring the existing
water rights to each lot is concerned. Lie request a change in this part
of their planning, and either gravity use or a pressure system be con-
sidered to make use of the existing water rights to the properties.
Under the Development Data, #3 states storm water runoff shall meet City
of Caldwell and Bureau of Reclamation standards. It appears there will
be discharge or run-off from this subdivision into the Dixie Drain;
therefore it will be necessary for the owner/developer to contact Mr.
John Caywood of the Bureau of Reclamation prior to any development taking
place. Approval for such discharge rests on the shoulders of the Bureau
of Reclamation, and Pioneer Irrigation District does not assume any re-
sponsibility for such an approval.
Under Notes, #1 states there will be a 10 ft. wide irrigation and utility
easement along the subdivision boundary and the street frontage of each
lot. Please be made aware that Pioneer Irrigation District has a 50 foot
from center right-of-way along Dixie Drain, and will require at least a
25 foot from in -slope right-of-way be adhered to for the purpose of main-
taining said drain.
Please be made aware also, that the retention pond must not encroach upon
Pioneer Irrigation District's easement.
We trust these matters will be taken into consideration and provided for
prior to the approval of a final plat.
Sincerely,
Lonnie J. Frebman
Superintendent
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PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT
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621 CLEVELAND BLVD.
CALDWELL, IDAHO 836M
TELEPHONE 455-302 t
FAX 455-30M
January 3, 1994
Jerry Earl
Skinner, Earl & Associates, Inc.
1002 Blaine St
Caldwell ID 83605
RE: JEFFERSON PARK SUBDIVISION
Dear Jerry:
DENNIS E. CROOKS
Planning & Zoning Director
Please be advised that our records show that the final two phases of Jefferson Park
Subdivision (Phases III and IV) have not been recorded. Furthermore, that the preliminary
plat is valid until January 16, 1994 in accordance with the Planning and Zoning Commission
actions of January 16, 1992 and January 19, 1993, the latter of which authorized a
preliminary plat extension to allow additional time for subsequent phases to be recorded.
Since it is unlikely that these final phases are to be recorded within that time frame, you may
wish to consider requesting another time extension from the Planning and Zoning
Commission to prevent the plat from expiring. The procedure would be identical to the one
followed in January, 1993.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions concerning this matter.
Respectfully,
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Dennis Crooks, Director
Planning and Zoning
on "contract zoning". Dennis explained that with a "conventional" zone change conditions
cannot be placed on development. However, with "development agreements" a city and
a developer can come to an agreement as to use of the property, particularly in areas
where zoning districts are adjacent and where permitted uses in the respective zoning
districts may not be compatible.
Dick Winder testified as a representative of the Board of Realtors requesting that the
Commission not act on the proposal until the Board has an opportunity to review the
ordinance. He also expressed concern that prospective developers on being asked to
divulge details of proposals might simply withdraw a project. Dennis indicated that the
Code Amendment was not a matter of urgency and that additional input would be
encouraged and welcomed.
Commissioner Earl commented that the Commission cannot deny a zone change simply
because it does not know plans for the proposed zone.
Commissioner Frye moved to continue the hearing until a convenient future date and asked
staff to send copies of the proposal to developers such as Bob Hibbard, Chuck Karn and
Gary Lasher for their comment. Mary Higdem seconded the motion which passed
unanimously.
Under miscellaneous items staff reported on a request to extend the time frame required
for Jefferson Park Subdivision to present final plans for recordation of the remaining phases
of development. Dennis Crooks explained that the final plat for the first phase had been
approved by City Council with conditions but that the developer was not yet ready to
record the remainder of the project. At some point in the future, with the growing trend
to larger developments, the Commission will have to deal with phased development and
look toward amending the City's subdivision ordinance to address this issue.
Commissioner Higdem offered a motion to grant a 12 month time extension for the
Preliminary Plat, which Commissioner McConnell seconded, and which passed unanimously
with Commissioner Earl abstaining.
The next item was the applicability of the Inffastructure Ordinance to the Planning and
Zoning Commission. Mr. Crooks explained that the City Council adopted this Ordinance
in October, 1992. However, it did not appear that the Commission was afforded an
opportunity to review or provide input into the document. Dennis further stated that the
Infrastructure Ordinance is intended to address improvements on incremental or in -fill type
development but does have an impact on Planning and Zoning decisions, particularly
special use permit requests. The Infrastructure Ordinance sets minimum standards and
Idaho Code as well as the City's Zoning Ordinance, allows the Commission through project
cnditioning to require more stringent standards when warranted. The Commission
indicated that in the future they would like to have the opportunity to review ordinances
that have a potential influence on their ability to review and render a decision on certain
items.
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