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Memorandum
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From:
Community Development
Gordon Law, City Engineer
Tim King, Engineering Tech ll /
Re:Case No. VAR-29-05 Windsor Creek LLC
Date: July 19, 2006
The Engineering Department does not support a request by Windsor Creek LLC for variance approval
regarding a reduced road width section for a portion of the developments Homedale Road frontage. The
proposed area for variance relief is adjacent to the Caldwell Feeder Canal, Caldwell Low Line, and Notus
Canal and begins approximately 1,020 feet east of the intersection Homedale Road and Lake Ave and
continues east approximately 1,000 feet.
The applicant is proposing reducing the street section from a 24.5feet centerline to back of curb to a 15.5
feet centerline to back of curb along this portion of Homedale Road. The applicant is also proposing the
installation of barricades along the portions immediately adjacent to the subject waterways.
The engineering department provides the following comments regarding the recommended
request denial:
1. A reduced street section along this portion of Homedale Road will cause the motorist to reduce
speeds to compensate for the narrower street section thus impeding the flow of traffic and creating a
detriment to the health, safety and welfare of the public and the surrounding properties.
2. Two approaches where left turns will be made into the adjacent Weston Pointe Subdivision, fall
within the subject area, thus compounding traffic flow impendence and contributing to the detriment
of the public.
3. Engineering comments regarding the submitted preliminary plat required a standard street section
along the entire Homedale Street frontage and noted that the relocation of the existing waterways
adjacent to Homedale Road might be necessary to accommodate these improvements.
4. Plan review of the submitted construction drawings has reinforced the Engineering Departments
stance on maintaining the required standard street section through this area.
5. Street widening to facilitate increased future traffic volume would be restricted if the waterways are
not relocated.
6. The proposed reduction will restrict the number of lanes that can be striped in as volume increases.
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06/27 /2006 L6:36 FAX 20845S4491 PIONEER IRRIGATION +CALDWELLPZ @OOT
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Pioneer Irrigation District
JEFF SCOTT
Superintendent
MARK ZTRSCHKY
Asst, SuPerintendent
P,O. BOX 426 r CALDWELL, IDAHO 83606
(208) 4se'3617
NAIDA KELLEHER
Secretary-TreaauGr
please be advised that ail District right of ways and easements rnust be recorded on the final plat'
Erijah Drain and the wirson Drain have a 110 foot federar right of wa.y., .55 fgei from centerline of drain'
There is to be no obstructions, fences, u-uiloings, walk patni, etc' within said right of way'
stone Lateral has a 20 foot easement, 10 feet from centerrine on each side of pipe' There is to be no
June 27, 2006
City of Caldwell Gommunity Development Department
Fax: 455-3050
Attn: Brian BillingsleY
Re: Case No. VAR-29-06 (Windsor Creek Subdivision - Variance Approval)
TO WHOM 1T MAY CONCERN:
obstructions within said easement'
Lowrine canar has a 16 foot from top of bank prescriptive use easement, both sides' There is to be
no obstructions within said easement'
lf you have any questions, please feelfree to call
Sincerety
t\4ark F
Assistant $uPerintendent
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