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Staff Report
Prepared by Alex Jones
ajones@cityofcaldwell.org
Caldwell Planning & Zoning Department STAFF REPORT
for
Public Hearing Item | City Council | 11-21-2023
Case Number: SUB23-000030 Associated Case Number: SUB21-000011 Request: A final plat approval for Passero Ridge Subdivision No. 3, a residential subdivision with 56 single-family lots and 7 common lots.
Subject Site Location: R3285600000 Applicant: Kyle Prewett, Tollbrothers City Council Hearing: November 21, 2023
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: I. Application Facts & Project Summary II. Subject Site Photos III. Applicable Regulations IV. Final Plat Approval Criteria
V. Public Notifications & Comments VI. Staff Analysis VII. Staff Recommendation
VIII. City Council Decision Options
I. APPLICATION FACTS & PROPOSED PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Name: Passero Ridge No 3 Final Plat
Applicant Name: Kyle Prewett, Tollbrothers
Applicant’s Representative: Kyle Prewett, Tollbrothers
Property Owner(s): BHEG Passero Ridge LLC.
Subject Parcel(s): R3285600000
Subject Site Location On the west side of Montana Ave., approximately 2,600 feet south of the
intersection with Karcher Rd., in Caldwell, ID.
Total Acreage Approximately 10.8 acres
LOT / BUILDING / STRUCTURE INFORMATION
Type: Total # Lots Total # Buildings Total # Dwelling Units: Max. Height of Buildings
Single-Family (Detached 56 56 56 Allowed
Proposed
OPEN SPACE
Total # of Common Lots 7
II. 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
III. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL CRITERIA
Caldwell City Code Section 11-02-03 (2) D outlines the Conclusions of Law for approving a final plat. Before the council approves a final plat, the council must find and conclude the following:
1. Final plat is compliant with city codes.
2. Final plat is compliant with the approved preliminary plat.
IV. 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 September 15, 2022
Agency Notice October 23, 2023
City Council Public Hearing November 21, 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.
Idaho Fish and Game See (Exhibit 3) for comments.
Idaho Dept. Transportation See (Exhibit 3) for comments.
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.
V. STAFF ANALYSIS
CHARACTER OF AREA:
The preliminary plat for Passero Ridge Subdivision, SUB21-000011, was approved by City Council on November 15, 2021. Passero Ridge Subdivision No. 3 is a single-family residential subdivision containing 56 buildable lots and 7 common lots on 10.8 acres. The subject parcel is zoned R-1 – Low Density Residential.
VI. STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Based upon a thorough review and analysis of the proposed application requests, staff is recommending approval of Case No: SUB23-000030 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.
VII. CITY COUNCIL DECISION OPTIONS
CITY COUNCIL OPTIONS
1) City Council may vote to approve of the application; or
2) City Council may vote to deny the application and state the reason for denial, and direct staff to make findings of fact to support this decision; or
3) City Council 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.
4) City Council 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.
Exhibit 1: Draft City Council 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
• Narrative
• Vicinity Map
• Site Plan
• Plat
• Landscape Plan
Exhibit 3: Outside Agency Comments
• Idaho Fish and Game
• Idaho Department of Transportation
ATTACHED EXHIBITS
EXHIBIT 1
Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order
EXHIBIT 2
Application Documents
EXHIBIT 3
Outside Agency Comments