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HomeMy WebLinkAbout208 Tire PP208 Tire ANN22-000004 Planning and Zoning Commission: July 26, 2023 Planner: Alex Jones Thank you Mayor and Council Katie Wright Associate Planner 621 Cleveland Blvd. I would like to present two late exhibits. One is a second letter from Vallivue School District and the other is a letter from Idaho Transportation Department. Brent Orton also has some modifications to the engineering memo that he would like to provide once I reach the public agency comment portion of the presentation. 1 Applicant Requests Annexation and Zoning Hwy 20/26 Middleton The project location is a 2.71 acre parcel located on the southwest corner of Hwy 20/26 and Middleton Rd. The applicant proposing the parcel be annexed into the City with an H-C (Highway Corridor) zone. 2 Photos of Subject Parcels 3 Development Proposal Tire Store 26 single family homes, 94 townhomes, 240 unit apartment complex and over 26 acres of commercial are being proposed, along with a clubhouse, pool, ½ basketball court, shade structure, and a playground. A traffic impact study (TIS) was performed and reviewed by the City of Caldwell Engineering Department. 4 Landscaping Proposing 30’ landscape buffer along Hwy 20/26 and 25’ buffer along Middleton Rd The code requires 10% open space and they provide 14.99%, equaling about 11.32 acres of qualifying open space. The applicant is in compliance with all landscaping, land use separation, pathway and parking requirements. 5 Elevations Here are elevations of the apartments that will be staying below the height requirements for this zone. The applicant is proposing a mix of 3-5 different materials with two different colors schemes, and will into further detail during their presentation. 6 Existing Conditions North: County South: County West: C-2 and R-1 East: H-C The proposed development is surrounded by Highway Corridor to the North, Medium Density Residential to the south, county zoning to the northwest, medium density residential to the southwest, and vacant low density residential to the east. 7 2040 Comprehensive Plan Analysis H-C (Highway Corridor) H-C LDR CS The proposed comp plan designation and development is H-C and Medium Density Residential is consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan, and the proposed densities are compliance with the comprehensive plan. 8 Public Notifications None recieved Agency Notifications None Received Public agencies were notified and asked to provide comments, the only agencies that had concerns were: Vallivue School District Idaho Department of Transportation Economic Development is in favor of the project due to the diversity of housing options and the mix of commercial to provide more services and jobs to this area. Vallivue School District sent in two letters. The first was requesting denial based on…….., but after further discussion with Corey Barton, they have submitted a second letter that reflects said discussion that will be touched on further by the applicant. We received two public comments Written comment was from John Bottles with Mark Bottles Real Estate Services. This letter is in support of the development and states that their real estate firm has been working with many businesses that want to locate at this site, including grocery stores and other large retailers. Written comment was received by Charles Woodruff, a resident in the development to the south. This letter is in opposition of the development and states some of their concerns are the increased population resulting in an increase in traffic, lower property values, the rapid rate of development of existing farmland, etc. 9 Staff Analysis Staff finds the proposed request is in compliance with Caldwell City Codes, and Is in conformance with the comprehensive plan - Aligns with four (4) goals and seven (7) policies. Staff recommends that if P&Z commision approves the request that such request is subject to the Conditions as specified in the Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order of Decision. Staff Recommendation 10 Alex Jones Associate Planner Caldwell Planning & Zoning 11