HomeMy WebLinkAboutNorth Ranch Sub No. 1 Final Plat Modification CC FCO (2)CITY OF CALDWELL CASE NO: SUB23-000010 North Ranch Phase 1 Final Plat Modification FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
BEFORE THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A FINAL PLAT MODIFICATION OF
NORTH RANCH BUSINESS PARK PH. 1
Property Owner: AT North Ranch A, LP
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FINDINGS OF FACT,
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND ORDER OF DECISION
Case No. SUB23-000010
Associated Case No. SUB20-000018
This matter came before the Caldwell City Council (“Council”) for hearing and consideration on the 5th
day of July, 2023, upon a request filed by applicant Horrocks Engineers (“Applicant”), on behalf of AT
North Ranch A, LP, pursuant to all applicable Caldwell City Codes and Idaho Codes.
The Caldwell Zoning Ordinance (Ord. 1451, 12-13-1977) and the Idaho Land Use Planning Act
were used in evaluating the applications. The following standards applied to the subject application
proposals:
Code Code Callout Title
Caldwell City Code 10-01-02 Authority and Purpose
Caldwell City Code 10-01-03 Zoning Districts Purpose Statements
Caldwell City Code 10-02-01 General Regulations
Caldwell City Code 10-02-02 Land Use Schedule
Caldwell City Code 10-02-03 Height, Setback, and Area Schedule
Caldwell City Code 10-02-05 Parking, Loading, and Pedestrian Amenity Standards
Caldwell City Code 10-03-03 Amendment and Reclassification
Caldwell City Code 10-03-12 Neighborhood Meeting
Caldwell City Code Chapter 10, Article 7 Caldwell Landscaping Ordinance
Caldwell City Code 10-01-01 Traffic Impact Study Requirements
Idaho Code Title 67, Chapter 65 Local Land Use Planning
City of Caldwell 2040 Comprehensive Plan
CITY OF CALDWELL CASE NO: SUB23-000010 North Ranch Phase 1 Final Plat Modification FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
Treasure Valley Tree Selection Guide
City of Caldwell 2040 Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan
Council having heard and taken oral and written testimony, and having duly considered the matter, hereby
makes the following findings, conclusions of law and decision on this matter.
I
RECORD
The record includes, but is not limited to all public testimony, evidence, staff reports, presentations,
exhibits, findings, minutes of the hearing(s); and all applications, plans, and documents within the official
case files.
II
FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
Regarding the request for a Final Plat Modification in an M-1 (Light Industrial) zone approximately 30.08
acres on Parcel R3527610000, located in the 24-4N-3W SW NORTH RNCH BUSN PRK1 LT 1 BLK 1,
the City Council received and reviewed the record and finds and concludes the following:
A public hearing on the Final Plat Modification requests was held before the City Council on July 5, 2023,
at which time city staff presented a staff report along with an analysis of the application and all pertinent
information on the case. The applicant then presented their requests; and oral testimony in opposition,
neutral, and in favor were taken and made a part of the permanent record of evidence.
Based upon the testimony, information received, the record of evidence presented, the City Council voted
to APPROVE the request for a Final Plat Modification, subject to the conditions herein. In approving the
requests, the City Council concluded the following:
The application approval process has complied with the public notice and hearing requirements of Idaho
Code and Caldwell City Code; and
FINAL PLAT MODIFICATION
1. The plat is in compliance with "city code" as herein defined.
2. The plat is consistent with the city Comprehensive Plan.
3. Public services and utilities are available or can be made available and are adequate to
accommodate the proposed subdivision.
4. The subdivision preserves natural, scenic or historic features, if applicable.
CITY OF CALDWELL CASE NO: SUB23-000010 North Ranch Phase 1 Final Plat Modification FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
III
The approval of the application requests for (SUB23-000010), are subject to the adherence with the
following conditions.
1. Development of the subject property shall be consistent with all requirements, codes, policies,
standards, and regulations of the City of Caldwell, unless specifically stated otherwise in the
development agreement or in the Order of Decision.
2. Any nuisances existing on the property (weeds, trash, debris, etc) shall be resolved and in
compliance with city codes prior to the approval of any construction drawings and/or issuance of
building permits.
3. Any changes to the plans and specifications upon which this approval is based, other than those
required by the above conditions, will require submittal of an application for modification and
approval of that application prior to commencing any change.
4. All improvements and operations shall comply with applicable local, state and federal requirements
and procedures whether specifically addressed in the analysis of this application or not.
5. All requirements from the Fire Department for access, turnarounds, emergency access, water
supply, fire hydrants, etc. shall be met in the development and/or platting of the subject property.
Final approval of the location and number of fire hydrants within the development shall be
determined by the Fire Marshal and take place by phase at the time of submittal of applicable
construction drawings for each phase. In addition, all other conditions as listed in Attachment B
must be met.
6. All new construction shall comply with the current height, setback, and area schedule in effect at
the time the building permit is filed, excluding setbacks, height, and/or area schedule
requirements approved through a planned unit development, special use permit and/or
development agreement.
7. Subdivision Construction Signage: At the time of development a "rules and regulations" sign
shall be posted and maintained at the entryways to the project until it is fully developed and build
out is complete. The signs would be intended for subcontractors performing work and should
include: a) no dogs; b) no loud music; c) no alcohol or drugs; d) no abusive language; e) disposal
of personal trash and site debris; f) daily cleanup of any mud and/or dirt that is deposited from the
construction parcel onto streets; g) installation of a temporary construction fence that would keep
debris from being blown off site by the wind; h) no burning of construction or other debris on the
property.
8. The applicant shall comply with all landscaping requirements based on Caldwell City Code,
Chapter 10, Article 7.
9. Landscape Maintenance: All landscaping and screening devices shall be maintained in an
attractive, live, safe and healthy manner.
10. Parking Lot Landscaping: Linear grouping of parking spaces shall not exceed twelve (12) in a
row, without the installation of an interior landscape planter island. Landscape planter islands
shall contain a minimum of sixty (60) square feet of area when serving a single row of parking.
CITY OF CALDWELL CASE NO: SUB23-000010 North Ranch Phase 1 Final Plat Modification FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
Landscape planter islands shall contain a minimum of one hundred twenty (120) square feet of
area when accommodating a double row of parking spaces. Islands shall contain a minimum of
one Class 1 or 2 tree and shall be covered with a combination of low shrubs, lawn or other
vegetative or nonvegetative ground cover if wet landscaping is utilized. If dry landscaping is
utilized, the island shall be covered with rock ground cover and a minimum of one boulder and
there shall be no requirement for vegetation. Class 3 trees are prohibited in the interior planter
islands.
11. Proposed fencing must comply with Caldwell City Code Section 10-02-07.
12. This approval is for this application only. Additional permits, licenses and approvals may be
necessary.
13. The property owner is responsible for the maintenance of all landscaping and screening devices
required.
14. If any term or provision of this decision, to any extent, is held invalid or unenforceable, the
remaining terms and provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby, but each such remaining term
and provision shall be valid and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
15. The street landscape buffers shall contain a mixture of trees (deciduous and evergreen), shrubs,
lawn, vegetative and non-vegetative ground cover so that the entire buffer area is covered. A
minimum of seventy percent (70%) of the buffer area shall be covered with a turf-type grass. For
new plantings, grass sod installation is required. Seeding, hydro-seeding, or similar methods shall
not be allowed and the plant sizes shall meet or exceed the minimum plant sizes as set forth in
§10-07-04 (6) as follows:
Evergreen trees 6 to 7 foot height minimum
Ornamental trees 2 inch caliper minimum
Shade trees 2 inch caliper minimum
Woody shrubs 2 gallon pot minimum
IV
ORDER OF DECISION
The Council, based upon the testimony and evidence in record in this matter and upon findings of fact and
conclusions of law set forth herein DOES HEREBY DETERMINE AND DECIDE AS FOLLOWS: the
request for Final Plat Modification in an M-1 (Light Industrial) zone approximately 30.08 acres on Parcel
R3527610000, located in the 24-4N-3W SW NORTH RNCH BUSN PRK1 LT 1 BLK 1 is APPROVED
SUBJECT TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL LISTED HEREIN.
These Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision are approved and adopted by the Caldwell City
Council on this 4th day of April 2023
CITY OF CALDWELL CASE NO: SUB23-000010 North Ranch Phase 1 Final Plat Modification FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
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Mayor Jarom Wagoner Date
ATTEST:
_______________________ City Clerk
CITY OF CALDWELL CASE NO: SUB23-000010 North Ranch Phase 1 Final Plat Modification FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
Exhibit 1 - Attachment A
Final Approved Site Plans, Plats, Elevations, and Landscape Plans
CITY OF CALDWELL CASE NO: SUB23-000010 North Ranch Phase 1 Final Plat Modification FINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ORDER
Exhibit 1- Attachment B
City of Caldwell Fire Department Comments and Conditions of Approval
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
Date 06/15/2023
Caldwell City – Planning and Zoning
Re: North Ranch Business Park Phase 1 Final Plat Modification, SUB23-000010
Dear Angelica Gomez,
The Caldwell City Fire Department has reviewed and can approve the
application subject to compliance with all the following code requirements and
conditions of approval. Any deviation from this plan is subject to Fire
Department approval. Please note that unless stated otherwise, this memo
represents the requirements of the 2018 International Fire Code (IFC) as adopted
by the Idaho State Fire Marshal’s Office.
Comments:
1. Fire hydrants, capable of producing the required fire flow, shall be
located along approved fire lanes. Fire hydrant spacing shall meet the
requirements of IFC table C105.1.1 (IFC 507.3, IFC B105.2, IFC C105).
2. Structures greater than 30-feet in height will require aerial fire access
roadways. These roadways shall be a minimum of 26-feet in width and
located at least 15-feet but no more than 30-feet from the building. (IFC
D105)
3. Roadway serving a fire hydrant shall be a minimum of 26-feet in width.
(IFC D103.1)
4. Dead-end fire apparatus access roads exceeding 150 feet (45 720 mm) in
length shall be provided with an approved area for turning around fire
apparatus. (IFC 503.2.5)
5. Fire apparatus access roads shall extend to within 150 feet of all portions
of the exterior walls of the first story of a building measured by an
approved route around the exterior of the building or facility. (IFC 503.1.1)
6. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an unobstructed width of not less
than 20 feet and an unobstructed vertical clearance of not less than 13
feet 6 inches. (IFC 503.2.1)
7. The minimum outside turning radius of a fire apparatus access road shall
be 48 feet. The minimum inside turning radius shall be 28 feet. (IFC 503.2.4)
8. Fire apparatus access roads shall have an approved driving surface of
asphalt, concrete or other approved driving surface and can support the
imposed load of fire apparatus weighing at least 75,000 pounds. Please
provide documentation the road surface meets this standard. (IFC
D102.1)
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014
9. Fire apparatus access roads shall not exceed 10 percent in grade. (IFC
D103.2)
10. For streets having a width less than 33 feet back of curb to back of curb
parking shall be restricted on one side; for streets having a width less than
27 feet back of curb to back of curb parking shall be restricted on both
sides. A note on the face of the final plat is required noting the parking
restriction prior to signing of the final plat. In addition, No Parking signs shall
be installed in accordance with the requirements of the IFC. (IFC 503.8)
11. Access gates shall comply with requirements of the IFC. If gates are
electronically operated, they shall be equipped with an automatic
opening mechanism activated by the Opticom system. Manual gates
shall be secured with a Knox brand padlock (IFC 503.6, D103.5).
12. Approved access roads shall be provided per section D106 of the 2018
IFC.
13. Where fire apparatus access roads or a water supply for fire protection
are required to be installed, such protection shall be installed and made
serviceable prior to and during the time of construction except where
approved alternative methods of protection are provided. Temporary
street signs shall be installed at each street intersection where construction
of new roadways allows passage by vehicles in accordance with (IFC
Section (501.4 & 505.2 & 3312.1)
General Requirement:
Fire Department required fire hydrants, access, and street identification shall be
installed prior to construction or storage of combustible materials on site.
Provisions may be made for temporary access and identification measures.
Specific building construction requirements of the International Building Code,
International Fire Code and City of Caldwell Code will apply. However, these
provisions are best addressed by a licensed Architect at time of building permit
application.
Regards,
Alan Perry
Division Chief
Fire Marshal
Caldwell Rural Fire Protection District
Aperry@cityofcaldwell.org
403 Blaine Street Caldwell, ID 83605 Phone 208-649-1266 Fax 208-455-3014