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The next item of business was an amendment to Section 6--1-4 of
the Caldwell Zoning Ordinance to give consideration to
establishing sub --,one classifications within the R-3 (High
Density Residential) zone, City of Caldwell, applicant.
Dennis explained the reasons for the request and staff's
recommendation.
With no further discussion Tom Ensley made a motion to recommend
to the City Council an amendment to Section 6-1---4 of the
Caldwell Zoning Ordinance. Terry Durban seconded the motion.
With no further discussion a vote was taken and the motion passed
unanimously.
BILL NO. 17
ORDINANCE NO. t3
AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE VI, CHAPTER 1, SECTION 4 (A), OF THE
MUNICIPAL OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, COUNTY OF CANYON, STATE OF
IDAHO, PERTAINING TO ZONING DISTRICTS AND PURPOSE STATEMENT BY
ADDING CERTAIN LANGUAGE IN THE R--3 MULTIPLE -FAMILY HIGH DENSITY
RESIDENTIAL ZONE REGARDING THE ESTABLISHMErTi' OF SUB -ZONES:
REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS AND PARTS THEREOF
IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
BE IT ORDAINED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell,
Idaho, County of Canyon, State of Idaho:
Section 1. That Title VI, Chapter 1. Section 4 (A), of the
Municipal Code of the City of Caldwell. County of Canyon, State
of Idaho, shall be amended by adding certain language in Section
4 (A) as follows:
R-3 MULTIPLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL: The purpose of the
R-3 (Multiple -Family Residential) Zone is to provide areas by
zoning procedures and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan
for medium to high density residential development. This type of
zoning pattern is intended to provide transition or buffer areas
between commercial uses and less intense activities and to
provide places for higher density uses in selected places of the
City's neighborhoods and communities. Sub -zone classifications
have been created within the R-3 zone to define maximum limits of
residential density as, a means to provide a greater dea-ree of
development predictability regarding traffic generation,
availability of City services and land use compatability. With
the exception of dwelling unit density, the requirements for the
arent R-3 zone shall apply to the respective sub -zones.
1. R-3-15 -MULTIPLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL. LOW -
MEDIUM RANGE: 10 TO 15 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE.
2. R-3-20 - MULTI -FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL: MEDIUM
RANGE; 10 TO 20 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE.
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Section 2. All ordinances or parts of ordinances inconsistent
herewith are hereby repealed.
Section 3. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect
from and after its passage, approval, and publication according
to law.
PASSED BY THE CITY COUNCIL of the City of Caldwell this
day of 1990.
APPROVED BY THE MAYOR of the City of Caldwell this
day of 1990.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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Mayor
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TOt Members of the City Council
FROM: Dennis Crooks, Plannina and Zoning Director
RE: Zoning Ordinance Amendment - R-3 sub -zone
classifications
DATE: April 2, 1990
BACKGROUND
At their meeting of March 15, 1990, the Planning and Zoning
Commission considered the above referenced amendment to the
Caldwell Zoning Ordinance. Currently the R-3 zone permits
residential densities between 10 dwellina units and 30 dwelling
units per acre. The purpose of the amendment is to consider
establishment of sub -zones within the R-3 zonina classification
as a means to more closely approximate or predict future
residential densiti-es.
In reviewing this matter, the Plannina_ and Zoning Commission
recommended to the City Council that the following_ R-3 sub -zones
be established.
1. R-3-15--MULTIPLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; LOW -MEDIUM
RANGE; 10-15 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE.
2. R-3-20--MULTIPLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL; MEDIUM
RANGE; 10-20 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
Direct staff to set the ordinance amendment for nublic hearing
before the City Council at their meeting of April 16 1990.
Prepared by
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Dennis Crooks, Director
Planning and Zoning
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL
LEGAL NOTICE IS HERESY GIVEN that the Caldwell City Council will
hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 621
Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, Idaho on Monday, April 16, 1990 at
7:30 p.m.The purpose of the hearing is to consider an amendment
to Section 6-1-4 of the Caldwell Zonina Ordinance
Specifically, the City Council will consider the recommendation
from the Planning and Zoning Commission which is to establish
sub -classifications within the R-3 (High Density Residential)
zone. For example, the Council may consider sub -zones such as
but not limited to R-3-15 (High Density Residential, 15 dwelling
units per acre) and R-3-20 (High Density Residential, 20 dwelling
units per acre).
Further information is available from the Plannina_ and Zonina_
Department, Caldwell City Hall, 455-3006.
Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and
offer testimony regarding the consideration of said amendment to
the Caldwell Zonina Ordinance.
Publish: March 26 and April 2
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Caldwell City Council will
hold a public hearing in the City Hall Council Chambers, 621
Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, Idaho on Monday, April 16, 1990 at
7:30 p.m.The purpose of the hearing is to consider an amendment
to Section 6-1-4-of the Caldwell Zoning Ordinance
Specifically, --the City Council will consider the recommendation
from the Planning and Zoning Commission which is to establish
sub -classifications within the R-3 (High Density Residential)
zone. For example, the Council may consider sub -zones such as
but not limited to R-3-15 (High Density Residential, 15 dwelling
units per acre) and R-3-20 (High Density Residential, 20 dwelling
units per acre).
Further information is available from the Plannina and Zoning_
Department, Caldwell City Hall, 455-3006.
Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and
offer testimony regarding the consideration of said amendment to
the Caldwell Zoning Ordinance,
Publish: March 26 and April 2
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STAFF REPORT
March 15, 1990
TO: Planning and Zoning Commission
FROMs Planning and Zoning Department
REQUESTS Proposed amendment to Section 6-1-4 of the
Caldwell Zoning Ordinance for the purpose of
considering the establishment of sub -zone
classifications within the R-3 (Hiah Density
Residential) zone. Specifically, the focus of the
code amendment is to consider R-3 sub -zone
classifications as a means to more closely
identify permitted and intended residential
densities.
APPLICANTS City of Caldwell
BACKGROUND
In accordance with procedure outlined in Section 6-4-1 of the
Caldwell Zoning Ordinance, the Planning and Zoning Commission
initiated the above referenced amendment to the Caldwell Zoning
Ordinance at their regularly scheduled meeting of February 15,
1990. This action was taken in connection with a review of a
comprehensive plan amendment from Low Density Residential to High
Density Residential for property on the north side of Logan
Street. The concern of the Commission was the broad density
range (10 - 30) units within the R-3 zone and the potential
adverse affects resulting from the inability to approximate
future residential densities.
The role of the Planning and Zoning Commission in this matter is
to review all pertinent facts and information related to the
proposed amendment and to forward a specific recommendation to
the City Council.
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
1. Notice in official newspaper.
2. Notice to radio station for use as a public service.
3. Public hearing set for March 15, 1990.
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EVALUATION
Presently the R-3
Residential) permits
acre and 30 units
regarding the broad
ensuing difficulties
Specifically, some
follows:
zoning classification (High Density
residential densities between 10 units per
per acre. Concerns have been expressed
density range within the R-3 zone and the
associated with development predictability.
of the more focused concerns would be as
A. Inability to make a reasonable determination of land use
compatibility.
S. Inability to make a reasonably accurate prediction of
traffic generation and related impacts on existing streets.
C. Inability to make a reasonably accurate assessment of
availibility of City services such as water and sewer.
As a means to alleviate many of these identified issues and
concerns, the Staff is offering for the consideration of the
Planning and Zoning Commission the following proposed amendment
to the Municipal Code.
R-3 MULTIPLE -FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL: The purpose
of the R-3 (Multiple -Family Residential) Zone is to provide
areas by zoning procedures and in accordance with the
Comprehensive Plan for medium to high density residential
development. This type of zoning pattern is intended to
provide transition or buffer areas between commercial uses
and less intense activities and to provide places for higher
density uses in selected places of the City's neighborhoods
and communities. Sub -zone classifications have been created
within the R-3 zone to define maximum limits of residential
density as a means to rop ovide a greater decree of
development predictability regardi_nG traffic generation,
availability of City services and land use compatability.
With the exception of dwelling unit density, the
requirements for the parent R-3 zone shall apply to the
respective sub -zones.
1. R-3-15 -MULTIPLE FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL;
LOW -MEDIUM RANGE: 10 to 13 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE.
2. R-3-20 - MULTI -FAMILY HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL: MEDIUM
RANGE: 10 to 20 DWELLING UNITS PER ACRE.
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RECOMMENDATION
Forward a recommendation of approval to the City Council for an
amendment to the Caldwell Zoning Ordinance regarding the
establishment of sub -zones within the R-3 zoning classification.
Prepared by,
Dennis Crooks, Director
Planing and Zoning
City of Caldwell
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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
CALDWELL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
LEGAL NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Caldwell Planning and
Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing in the City Hall
Council Chambers, 621 Cleveland Boulevard, Caldwell, Idaho, on
Thursday, March 15, 1990 at 7:30 p.m. The purpose of the
hearing is to consider an amendment to Section 6-1-4 of the
Caldwell Zoning Ordinance.
Specifically, it is the intent of the Commission to give
consideration to establishing sub -zone classifications within the
R-3 (High Density Residential) zone. For example, the Commission
may consider sub -zones such as but not limited to R-3-15 (Hiah
Density Residential; 15 dwelling units per acre) and R-3-20 (High
Density Residential; 20 dwelling units per acre).
Further information is available from the Planning and Zoning
Department, Caldwell City Hall, 455-3000.
Interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and
offer testimony'regarding the consideration of said amendment to
the Caldwell Zoning Ordinance,
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Dennis Crooks, Director
Planning and Zoning
Publish: February 26, & March 5