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HomeMy WebLinkAboutBaja Springs PP CC3MS SUB23-000019/SUB23-000008 Hearing Examiner: September 13, 2023 Planner: Katie Wright Thank you Commissioners. Katie Wright Associate Planner 621 Cleveland Blvd. Before you is Chickasaw subd 1 Elgin St. Subject Site Location 10th Ave. The project location is a 4.04 acre parcel located northeast of Elgin St. and just East of 11th Ave. The site has frontage along Elgin St. 2 RESIDENTIAL UNDEVELOPED COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL RESIDENTIAL W. Logan Street Conditions Surrounding Subject Site The project site is currently surrounded by single family residential to the west, commercial to the east, undeveloped land to the north and W. Logan Street to the South 3 Applicant Request REZONE REQUEST ANNEX REQUEST COMP PLAN MAP AMENDMENT REQUEST PRELIM PLAT REQUEST The applications before you tonight are for an annexation of ????? Acres of land into the Caldwell city limits ON PARCEL SHOWN IN BLUE; A rezone of ???? Acres of land that is already located in the incorporated limits of the city ON PARCEL SHOWN IN YELLOW; An amendment to the city’s comprehensive plan future land use map for both parcels as outlined in red; And a preliminary plat for a subdivision for both parcels as outlined in red 4 Background and History of Site Insert appropriate historical map (if applicable) In 2006, this site was annexed into the city with a zoning designation of Low Density Residential on the north half of the parcel and High density residential on the south half of the parcel A preliminary plat request for high density residential was brought before the City council in 2016 and was denied based on…………… In 2020, another preliminary plat request was brought before the City Council and was denied based on………………. There have been no rezone or comprehensive plan map amendments since the sites annexation in 2006. 5 Zoning and Land Use Analysis Tonights requests consist of the applicants proposal for annexation with a Highway Corridor zoning designation 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 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. Staff finds the Highway Corridor is a compatible zoning district next to medium density residential and commercial zoning districts and could be a compatible transition next to low density with the appropriate buffering, development layout and due to the separation of the developments by a roadway. 6 COMMERCIAL MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL Comprehensive Plan Analysis HIGHWAY CORRIDOR PROPOSED HIGHWAY CORRIDOR 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. 7 Development Project Analysis The proposed land use of a mixed use planned unit development is a specially permitted land use within the zoning district. A Special use permit was approved by the planning and zoning commission at a public hearing on ?????????????? Date. The applicant is proposing a development consisting of 26.5 acres of commercial, 13.8 acres of multi-family apartments and 13.5 acres of single family homes and townhomes. The proposed development project has been analyzed for compliance with city codes and policies and staff finds The proposed development is in compliance with all parking and landscaping requirements; The proposed development is in compliance with all bulk standards for lot size, setbacks, frontage and height of buildings; The proposed planned unit development is compliance with all size, land use, design, and amenities requirements; The proposed development will have the adequate site access, utilities and services to serve the site; and And the proposed development is compliance with all other zoning and subdivision ordinances 8 Sterling Ridge 173 residential lots Mandalay Ranch 317 residential lots Huntington Ridge East 189 residential lots Huntington Ridge West 89 residential lots Autumn Ridge East 30 residential lots Autumn Ridge West 27 residential lots Autumn Ridge West 27 residential lots Ryans Crossing Townhome 26 residential units Topaz Ranch 187 residential lots Cougar Crossing 88 residential lots Approved Developments On the screen are the approved developments in the surrounding area. 9 Public Notifications Vallivue School District – 2 letters ITD – Initial concern addressed by allowing RIRO access off of Hwy 20/26 Agency Notifications John Bottles – in support Charles Woodruff - opposed Public Hearing Notifications 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. 10 Vallivue School District – 2 letters ITD – Initial concern addressed by allowing RIRO access off of Hwy 20/26 Commission / Examiner Recommendations 11 Vallivue School District – 2 letters ITD – Initial concern addressed by allowing RIRO access off of Hwy 20/26 Site Specific Conditions or Concerns 12 Staff recommends that if Council 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 Summary 13 I will stand for any questions. 14