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Caldwell Planning & Zoning Department
STAFF REPORT
for
Public Hearing Item | City Council | 07-5-2023
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 & Proposed Project Summary
Subject Site (Existing Conditions)
Subject Site Photos
Applicable Regulations
Final Plat Modification Approval Criteria
Public Notifications & Comments
Staff Analysis
Areas of Special Concern
Staff Recommendation
City Council Decision Options
APPLICATION FACTS & PROPOSED PROJECT SUMMARY
Project Name:
North Ranch Sub No. 1 Final Plat Modification
Applicant Name:
Horrocks Engineers
Applicant’s Representative:
Brett Hardison
Property Owner(s):
AT NORTH RANCH A LP
Subject Parcel(s):
R3527610000
Subject Site Location
4321 MULLER DR
Total Acreage
Approximately 30.08 acres
Summary of Requests:
SUB23-000010: The applicant is requesting an amendment to the final plat for North Ranch Business Park Ph. 1 (SUB20-000018). The proposed amendment is to modify approximately the 30.08
acre site by dividing it into two approximately equal sized lots
Proposed Phasing:
1-Phase
Proposed Development Timeline:
Not provided
Proposed Zoning:
No Change
Proposed Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designation:
No Change
Proposed Number of Lots:
Residential
Commercial
Industrial
Commons
0
0
1
0
Proposed Number of
Residential Buildings:
SF Detached
SF Attached (Townhomes)
Duplex
Triplex
4, 5 or 6-Family
7 or > in single building
0
0
0
0
0
0
Total Number of Dwelling Units:
SF Detached
SF Attached (Townhomes)
Duplex
Triplex
4, 5 or 6-Family
7 or > in single building
0
0
0
0
0
0
Proposed Building Heights:
No building proposed at this time
Proposed Density:
N/A
Proposed Site Access:
The development is proposing one full access on Muller Dr.
Proposed Sidewalks:
Sidewalk in place
Proposed Signage:
Signage is not addressed at the time of this application.
Proposed Landscape Street Buffers:
10’ wide buffer along Muller Dr
Proposed Buffers Between Land Uses:
N/A
Proposed Irrigation Service:
Pressurized irrigation is proposed for all plant materials
Proposed Water Service:
Connection from Muller Dr.
Proposed Sewer Sewer:
Connection to City sewer from Muller Dr.
Proposed Stormwater:
The applicant proposes retaining storm water on site, per City Code.
REQUESTED WAIVERS
None
SUBJECT SITE (EXISTING CONDITIONS)
Jurisdiction Control:
Subject parcel(s) are currently located within Canyon County and within the City of Caldwell Impact Area
Existing Zoning District of Subject Site:
M-1 (Light Industrial)
In City Overlay District
☐ APO-1 ☒ APO-2 ☐ HD-1 ☒ None
Existing City Comprehensive Plan Designation
MP (Manufacturing and Production)
Utilities and Public Services:
Sewer
Sewer currently exists in Muller Dr.
Water
An existing water main is located off of Muller Dr.
Irrigation
This area is served by Pioneer Irrigation District.
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 3.2 miles away and the nearest Fire
Station is approximately 1.3 miles away in fire zone 3.
Special On-Site Features:
Floodplain
None
Mature Trees
None
Streams /Creeks
None
Wildlife Habitat
None
Riparian Habitat Area
None
Steep Slopes / Hillside
None
Canals / Ditches
None
Current Zoning and Comprehensive Plan Land Use Designations
/
/
Map 1: Zoning Map
Map 2: Comprehensive Plan Map
Green = Light Industrial
Yellow = Medium Density Residential
Blue = Manufacturimg and Production
Yellow = Medium Density Residential
Red = Commercial Service
Site and Surrounding Area Compatibility Conditions
Direction
Zoning District*
Existing Land Use
City Comprehensive Plan Designation
Subject Site
M-1
Industrial Use
Maufacturing and Production
North of Site
R-2/County
Single family homes
Medium Density Residential
South of Site
M-1
D&B
Maufacturing and Production
West of Site
M-1
Industrial Use
Maufacturing and Production
East of Site
R-1
School
Commercial Service
*
R-2 = Medium Density Residential / M-1= Light Industrial / R-1 = Low Density Residential
SUBJECT SITE (PHOTOS)
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
FINAL PLAT APPROVAL CRITERIA
The plat is in compliance with "city code" as herein defined.
The plat is consistent with the city Comprehensive Plan.
Public services and utilities are available or can be made available and are adequate to accommodate the proposed subdivision.
The subdivision preserves natural, scenic or historic features, if applicable.
.
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
March 8, 2023
Agency Notice
May 26, 2023
Property Owner Notice (300’)
June 15, 2023
Newspaper Legal Notice Published
June 18, 2023
Site Posted
June 23, 2023
City Council Public Hearing
July 5, 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
Engineering had no comments.
Caldwell Fire Department
See (Exhibit 1, Attachment B) 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.
STAFF ANALYSIS
CHARACTER OF AREA:
The site was final platted in 2021, the applicant is proposing the final plat amendment to split the one lot into two, to make it more available to future development.
TRAFFIC MITIGATION:
A traffic impact study (TIS) was not required.
CODE REVIEW:
The Final Plat Modification submitted proposes an M-1 (Light Industrial) zone.
“The purpose of the light industrial zone is to provide areas by zoning procedures in accordance with the comprehensive plan which encourage the grouping together of light industrial
uses capable of being operated under such standards as to location, appearance of buildings, and the treatment of land about them so that they will be unobtrusive and not detrimental
to surrounding commercial or residential uses”
The following information is an analysis of the proposal based on City Code Requirements:
Applicable Code
Meets Code
Yes
No
10-02-05 Parking, Loading, & Pedestrian Amenity Standards
☒☐
10-02-06 Sign Schedule ☒*☐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☒☐10-07-09 Parking Lot Landscaping ☒☐10-07-10 Buffers Between Different Land Uses☒☐10-07-12 Irrigation
☒*☐10-07-13 Landscaping in Stormwater Areas ☒*☐*Will meet city code at the time of building permit.
CONFORMANCE TO THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN:
With the approval of the Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment, the land use map designation will be HDR (High Density Residential), which is compatible with the surrounding land use designations.
The proposed Final Plat Modification is consistent with the following goals and policies from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan:
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: SUB23-000010 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.
CITY COUNCIL DECISION OPTIONS
CITY COUNCIL OPTIONS
City Council may vote to approve of all applications together in one motion; or
City Council may vote to deny all applications together in one motion and state the reason for denial, and direct staff to make findings of fact to support this decision; or
City Council may vote to approve or deny applications individually. For any application denied, state the reason for denial, and direct staff to make findings of fact to support this
decision; or
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.
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.
ATTACHED EXHIBITS
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
Attachment D: City of Caldwell Mapping Approved Street Names, Street Layout and Configuration, Lot and Block Numbering, Subdivision Name and Phasing Plan
Exhibit 2: Application Documents
Application
Narrative
Vicinity Map
Site Plan
Plat
Landscape Plan
Elevations
EXHIBIT 1
Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order
EXHIBIT 2
Application Documents