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Home My WebLink About208 Tire PZ SR draft Caldwell Planning & Zoning Department STAFF REPORT for Public Hearing Item | P&Z Commission | 07-26-2023 Staff Report Prepared by Alex Jones ajones@cityofcaldwell.org STAFF ANALYSIS AND RECOMMENDATION SUMMARY Comprehensive Plan Compatibility: The proposal IS in conformance with the 2040 Comprehensive Plan’s stated goals and objectives, and MEETS the basic purpose and spirit of the adopted Comprehensive Plan. Surrounding Area Compatibility: The proposed use IS compatible with the surrounding zoning and/or land uses. Zoning District Regulations and Purpose Statement: The proposed use IS compliant with the regulations and purpose of the zoning district, with the approval of the proposed comprehensive plan amendment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Staff finds the project IS compliant with all applicable codes, regulations, and policies. Should Council choose to approve the request(s), staff recommends the approval be subject to the conditions listed in the Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law, and Order. TABLE OF CONTENTS: Application Facts & Project Summary Subject Site Photos Applicable Regulations Annexation Approval Criteria Public Notifications & Comments Staff Analysis Staff Recommendation Commission Decision Options APPLICATION FACTS & PROJECT SUMMARY / Project Name: 208 Tire Applicant Name: Robert Patrick Nunemacher Applicant’s Representative: Robert Patrick Nunemacher Property Owner(s): Robert Patrick Nunemacher Subject Parcel(s): R3431301000 Subject Site Location SWC of Hwy 20/26 and Middleton Road Total Acreage Approximately 2.71 acres Summary of Requests: ANN22-000004: The applicant is requesting to annex an 2.71 acre site, with a H-C (Highway Corridor) zone Proposed Phasing: 1-Phase Proposed Development Timeline: Not provided Development Agreement Required ☐ Yes ☒ NoSPECIAL ON-SITE FEATURESFloodplainNoneMature TreesNoneStreams /CreeksNoneWildlife HabitatNoneRiparian Habitat AreaNoneSteep Slopes / HillsideNoneCanals / DitchesNoneLAND USEExistingVacantProposedFuture tire serviceZONING DISTRICTExisting County Proposed Highway Corridor In City Overlay District ☐ APO-1 ☐ APO-2 ☐ HD-1 ☒ NoneCOMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONExistingHighway CorridorProposedHighway Corridor LOT / BUILDING / STRUCTURE INFORMATION Type: Total # Lots Total # Buildings Total # Dwelling Units: Max. Height of Buildings Single-Family (Detached 0 0 0 Allowed Proposed Single-Family (Attached, Townhomes) 0 0 0 Allowed Proposed Duplex 0 0 0 Allowed Proposed Triplex 0 0 0 Allowed Proposed 4,5, or 6- Family Dwellings 0 0 0 Allowed Proposed Multi-Family (7 or > Units) 0 0 0 Allowed Proposed Commercial Buildings 1 None at this time. N/A Allowed 65 Proposed TBD Industrial Buildings 0 0 N/A Allowed Proposed RESIDENTIAL DENSITY Maximum Allowed 40 DU/acre Proposed 0 DU/ per acre OPEN SPACE Min. Required N/A Proposed N/A Total # of Common Lots PROPOSED AMENITIES ☐ Playground / Tot Lot ☐ Clubhouse / Community Center ☐ Pool ☐ Shade Structures ☐ Public Barbecues ☐ Pickle ball Courts ☐ Basketball Courts ☐ Tennis Courts ☐ Horseshoe Pits ☐ Baseball / Softball Fields ☐ Soccer Fields ☐ Other, see description(s) below: Other Amenities: PARKING AND SIGNAGE Parking and Loading Off-Street Parking Required Parking will be addressed at a future date when the site is developed. Proposed 0 Electric Vehicle Spaces Required 0 Proposed 0 Bicycle Parking Spaces Required 0 Proposed 0 Commercial Loading Spaces Required 0 Proposed 0 Industrial Loading Spaces Required 0 Proposed 0 Proposed Signage: Signage is not addressed at the time of this application. LANDSCAPING, BUFFERING, AND SCREENING Landscaping Street Buffers Required 30’ wide buffer along HWY 20/26 and 25’ wide buffer along Middleton Rd Proposed 30’ wide buffer along HWY 20/26 and 25’ wide buffer along Middleton Rd Buffers Between Land Uses Required Proposed 10’ wide land use buffer along north side of property Parking Lot Landscaping Required Proposed Fencing and Screening (Other than for public pathways): Fencing along Property Line(s) Required N/A Proposed N/A Public Pathway Fencing Required N/A Proposed N/A Trash Enclosure Screening Required N/A Proposed N/A Storage or Parking Area Screening Required N/A Proposed N/A LANDSCAPING AND SITE MAINTENANCE Proposed Homeowner’s Association: ☐ Yes ☒ No UTILITIES AND PUBLIC SERVICE FACILITIES Utilities and Public Services: Sewer Sewer currently exists in Hwy 20/26. Water An existing water main is located off Hwy 20/26. Irrigation A gravity irrigation box exists approximately 0.16 miles to the West on Hwy 20/26. This area is served by Pioneer Irrigation District. Applicant is proposing pressurized irrigation for all plant materials. Stormwater The applicant proposes retaining storm water on site, per City Code. School District Vallivue School District. Fire / Police Emergency services will be available through Caldwell Police Department and Caldwell Fire Department. The nearest police station is approximately 3.7 miles away and the nearest Fire Station is approximately 1.45 miles away in fire zone 3. TRANSPORTATION, ACCESS, AND CONNECTIVITY Transportation and Connectivity Street Frontage The subject site has approximately 475’ of frontage along Hwy 20/26, and approximately 260’ of frontage along Middleton Rd. Proposed Site Access: The development is proposing one right-in right-out (RIRO) access on Middleton Rd. Micro Pathways Required N/A Proposed N/A Major Pathways Required N/A Proposed N/A Public Pathways Required N/A Proposed N/A Sidewalks Required No current sidewalks exist along this portion of Hwy 20/26 or Middleron Rd. Applicant will be required to construct infrastructure improvements along Middleton Rd. Proposed 7’ sidewalk along Middleton Rd APPLICANT REQUESTED WAIVERS SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA CURRENT ZONING AND COMPREHENSIVE PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATION MAPS / / Map 1: Zoning Map Map 2: Comprehensive Plan Map Yellow = Low Density Residential Grey = Community Commercial Hashed Blue = Highway Corridor Medium Brown = Highway Corridor Red = Commerical & Servic Light Yellow = Low Desnity Residential SITE AND SURROUNDING AREA LAND USE, ZONING, AND FUTURE LAND USE COMPATIBILITY CONDITIONS Direction Zoning District* Existing Land Use City Comprehensive Plan Designation Subject Site County – Ag Vacant Highway Corridor North of Site County - Ag Vacant Highway Corridor South of Site County - Ag Single family home Highway Corridor West of Site C-2, R-1 Farmland Highway Corridor/Low Density Residential East of Site H-C Farmland, Future commercial Highway Corridor/Low Density Residential * R-1 = Medium Density Residential / H-C = Highway Corridor// C-2 = Community Commercial SUBJECT SITE (PHOTOS) The following site photos were taken by staff on July 18, 2023. APPLICABLE REGULATIONS The City of Caldwell Planning and Zoning Department reviews land use applications for conformance with the following codes, regulations, plans and policies: City of Caldwell Zoning Ordinances City of Caldwell Subdivision Ordinance City of 2040 Caldwell Comprehensive Plan City of Caldwell Parks and Recreation Master Plan City of Caldwell Pathways and Bicycle Route Master Plan Treasure Valley Tree Selection Guide Idaho Code, Title 67, Chapter 65, Local Planning Act ANNEXATION APPROVAL CRITERIA Caldwell City Code Section 10-01-08 outlines the eligibility requirements for approval of Annexation as a Category ‘A’ annexation, whereby: Land must be contiguous or adjacent to city limits; and Private landowners raise no objection to annexation and have consented to such; OR Private landowners raise no objection to annexation and have consented to such; and Annexations include residential enclaved lands of less than one hundred (100) privately owned parcels, irrespective of surface area, and must be: Surrounded on all sides by land within a city, or Bounded on all sides by lands within a city and by lands for which owner approval* must be given, or Bounded on all sides by lands within a city and by the boundary of the city's area of city impact. CCC § 10-01-08-8: Ordinance of Annexation: The implementation of any annexation proposal wherein the city council determines that the annexation is appropriate shall be concluded with the passage of an ordinance of annexation. (Ord. 2455, 1-21-2003) PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS AND COMMENTS AVAILABLE PUBLIC RECORDS: Files and exhibits relative to this application are part of the official record and were available for review in the Planning and Zoning Department located at 621 Cleveland Boulevard in Caldwell, Idaho, and at applicable public hearings. PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS: Notice of Public Hearing was provided in accordance with Idaho Code, Title 67, Chapter 65, Local Land Use Planning Act and Caldwell City Code. NOTIFICATION TYPE KEY DATES Application Submittal May 9, 2023 Neighborhood Meeting May 5, 2023 Agency Notice May 25, 2023 Property Owner Notice (300’) July 6, 2023 Newspaper Legal Notice Published July 9, 2023 Site Posted July 14, 2023 Planning and Zoning Commission Public Hearing July 26, 2023 REVIEW COMMENTS BY CITY DEPARTMENTS AND EXTERNAL AGENCIES: The following is a summary of agency comments that were provided at the time of drafting this report. All comments are included in their entirety as a part of the official record. AGENCY EXHIBIT # Caldwell Engineering Department See (Exhibit 1, Attachment B) for full comment including conditions. Caldwell Fire Department See (Exhibit 1, Attachment C) for full comment including conditions. PUBLIC COMMENTS: The following is a summary of public comments that were provided at the time of drafting this report. All comments are included in their entirety as a part of the official record. NAME EXHIBIT # Prior to completion of the staff report, there were no public comments. Not Applicable STAFF ANALYSIS CHARACTER OF AREA: The site is characterized by agriculture. The applicant is proposing to annex into the city for the purpose of building a tire shop. CODE REVIEW: The annexation and zoning application submitted proposes an HC (Highway Corridor) zone. “The purpose of the H-C (highway corridor) zone is to create, preserve and enhance key areas along a highway corridor which are highly visible or transitional in nature by developing, maintaining and expanding highway oriented commercial uses, limited light industrial uses, educational uses, offices and high density residential uses.” The following information is an analysis of the proposal based on City Code Requirements: Applicable Code Meets Code Yes No 10-02-01 Height, Setbacks, and Lot Dimensions ☒☐ 10-02-05 Parking, Loading, & Pedestrian Amenity Standards☒☐ 10-02-07 Fencing Regulations☒☐10-07-03 Landscape Plan Preparation, Requirements, & Submittal☒☐10-07-04 Landscape Criteria and Installation Practices ☒*☐10-07-07 Vision Triangle ☒☐10-07-08 Street Landscape Buffers☒☐10-07-10 Buffers Between Different Land Uses☒☐10-07-12 Irrigation ☒*☐ 10-07-13 Landscaping in Storm water Areas ☒*☐ 10-01-08-1 Category A Annexation ☒☐ *Will meet city code at the time of building permit. CONFORMANCE TO THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The proposed annexation is consistent with the following goals and policies from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Population (Chapter 2)Policy 1-1: Plan for anticipated population and households that the community can support with adequate services and amenities.Land Use (Chapter 5)Policy 1-1: Guide the growth and development of land uses in such a way that the health, safety, and general welfare of residents will be protected. Policy 4-1: Encourage development as a natural outward progression of the City's corporate boundaries and within areas that can be immediately annexed and provided with public services. Policy 5-1: Mitigate incompatibility that might arise between agricultural uses and new development through buffering and screening strategies. Public Services, Utilities, & Facilities (Chapter 8) Policy 1-2: Provide for the orderly expansion of public services to meet the needs of population growth, and ensure that adequate infrastructure is in place to serve new development. Transportation (Chapter 9) Policy 2-1: Ensure that lots have sufficient frontage and/or accessibility to public streets to mitigate public health and safety concerns. Policy 3-3: Upgrade older sidewalks and build new sidewalks in locations where they do not currently exist. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based upon a thorough review and analysis of the proposed application requests, staff is recommending approval of Case No: ANN22-000004, as provided in the Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order found in Exhibit 1; subject to the conditions as listed within the Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order found in Exhibit 1, Section III. DECISION OPTIONS DECISION OPTIONS Commission may vote to recommend approval of all applications or any of the Annexation, Comprehensive Plan Map amendment, and approve Special Use Permit applications individually with conditions; or Commission may vote to recommend denial of all applications or any of the Annexation, Rezone, Comprehensive Plan Map amendment, and deny Special Use Permit applications individually with, state the reason for denial, and direct staff to make findings of fact to support this decision; or Commission may vote to continue the public hearing to a future public hearing date (date certain), and request additional information from staff, the applicant, or both. Commission may vote to continue the public hearing to a future public hearing date (date known), and request additional information from staff, the applicant, or both, and a re-noticing and advertisement. ATTACHED EXHIBITS Exhibit 1: Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order Attachment A: Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Elevations, Plat Attachment B: City of Caldwell Engineering Comments and Conditions Attachment C: City of Caldwell Fire Department Comments and Conditions Exhibit 2: Application Documents Application Neighborhood Meeting Letter Neighborhood Meeting Mailing List Neighborhood Meeting Sign-In Sheet Narrative Vicinity Map Site Plan Landscape Plan EXHIBIT 1 Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order EXHIBIT 2 Application Documents