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HomeMy WebLinkAboutStaff PresentationSilver Meadows PUD22-000009/SUB22-000037 Hearing Examiner: May 10, 2023 Planner: Katie Wright Thank you Mayor and Council Katie Wright Associate Planner 621 Cleveland Blvd. 1 Applicant Requests PUD w/ Preliminary Plat Ustick Rd. Lake Ave. The project is a 28.07 acre site located North of Ustick Rd. and South of the Wilson Drain. The applicant proposing parcel(s) R3582900000 and R3582500000 stay zoned R-2 with the proposed development being a Mixed Use Planned Unit Development. 2 Photos of Subject Parcels These are photos of the site 3 Development Proposal 71-single family homes 61-townhomes 120-unit apartment 9.2 DU/per acre 7,802sqft Community Center Electric Vehicle Parking Spaces Playground Pickle ball Court Energy Star Housing 71 single family homes, 61 townhomes, 120 unit apartment complex and a public Community Center, along with a playground, pikcleball court, energy star housing, and ev parking for amenities. A traffic impact study (TIS) was performed and reviewed by the City of Caldwell Engineering Department. 4 Landscaping Proposing 10.3% open space w/ 2.88 acres of qualifying open space NOTE: Code requires a minimum of 10% open space The code requires 10% open space and they provide 10.3%, equaling about 2.88 acres of qualifying open space. They are not in compliance with the pathway ordinances, which they are requesting a waiver for. 5 Renderings Single Family Homes Single Family Townhomes Multi-family Community Center These are the proposed renderings for the single family (one and story) homes, 2-story townhomes, the proposed 3-story apartments and the community center. 6 Existing Conditions The proposed development is surrounded by C-3 to the North, R-2 to the South, C-2, C-3, and county to the east, and R-2 and County to the west. 7 Approved Development in Surrounding Area Richmond Heights 156 Apartment Units Greenmont Sub 70 SF units 11 Commercial Lots The Collections 67 Single Family 74 Townhomes Solstice 100 Single Family 1 Commercial Lot Alante Homes 153 Patio Homes 133 Duplexes Mino’Aka 23 Townhomes These are the developments that have been approved within the area, the site is where the star is located. 8 2040 Comprehensive Plan Analysis MDR (Medium Density Residential) Proposed Residential Density = 9.2 DU/per acre B MDR CS The comp plan designation is Medium Density Residential and that is consistent with the intent of the comprehensive plan, and the proposed densities are compliance with the comprehensive plan, due to the increase from the Mixed Use Component. 9 Public Services and Utilities Utilities are or will be provided to serve the proposed site and are or will be adequate to accommodate the proposed development. 10 Bureau of Reclamation sent an email addressing a final encroachment agreement being put into place Agency Notifications Public agencies were notified and asked to provide comments, the only agencies that had concerns were: The BOR exchanged emails claiming that a formal encroachment agreement will be put in place for the location of the pathway along the Wilson drain. No Public Comments were received. 11 Waiver Requests Waiver for the 6,000sqft lot size minimum to allow for a minimum of 1,628sqft. Waiver for the 45’ lot frontage minimum to allow for lot frontages between 23.75’ and 50’. Waiver for 0’ side setbacks for townhome lots Waiver for the height of the multi-family buildings being over 35’ Waiver to reduce the required parking for the public community center to 0 parking spaces and to utilize the provided multi-family parking. Waiver to reduce the landscaping around the 8’ pathway along Wilson Drain from 5’ on each side to 2’ on the internal side of the pathway Waiver for the 6,000sqft lot size minimum to allow for a minimum of 1,628sqft. Waiver for the 45’ lot frontage minimum to allow for lot frontages between 23.75’ and 50’. Waiver for 0’ side setbacks for townhome lots Waiver for the height of the multi-family buildings being over 35’ Waiver to reduce the required parking for the public community center to 0 parking spaces and to utilize the provided multi-family parking. Waiver to reduce the landscaping around the 8’ pathway along Wilson Drain from 5’ on each side to 2’ on the internal side of the pathway 12 The clubhouse must be accessible to the public at all times, due to it being considered a commercial use. The applicant shall submit a copy of the signed encroachment agreement prior to construction drawings being approved. The applicant must show the location of trash receptacles, as well as the method of screening, prior to construction drawings. The applicant shall comply with all landscaping requirements based on Caldwell City Code, Chapter 10, Article 7. This includes correct materials for pathway landscaping and storm water area landscaping. Parking lot landscaping is required and shall comply with the Caldwell City Code. Provide fencing along the north side of the pathway along the Wilson Drain to be consistent with the 2040 Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. Added Conditions *Waivers in previous slide have also been conditioned. Here are the added conditions after review. This list also included the waivers listed in the previous slide. The clubhouse must be accessible to the public at all times, due to it being considered a commercial use. The applicant shall submit a copy of the signed encroachment agreement prior to construction drawings being approved. The applicant must show the location of trash receptacles, as well as the method of screening, prior to construction drawings. The applicant shall comply with all landscaping requirements based on Caldwell City Code, Chapter 10, Article 7. This includes correct materials for pathway landscaping and storm water area landscaping. Parking lot landscaping is required and shall comply with the Caldwell City Code. Provide fencing along the north side of the pathway along the Wilson Drain to be consistent with the 2040 Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. 13 An updated, detailed landscape plan that complies with the Caldwell City Code shall be submitted before this application goes to City Council, and the following must be addressed: Proper pathways and landscaping that comply with the Caldwell City Code and are consistent with the 2040 Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. Proper landscape materials include in the landscape buffers and the along pathways. Location and type of fencing. Percentage of open space. Parking spaces designated Electric Vehicle Parking. Added Conditions Cont. An updated, detailed landscape plan that complies with the Caldwell City Code shall be submitted before this application goes to City Council, and the following must be addressed: Proper pathways and landscaping that comply with the Caldwell City Code and are consistent with the 2040 Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan. Proper landscape materials include in the landscape buffers and the along pathways. Location and type of fencing. Percentage of open space. Parking spaces designated Electric Vehicle Parking. 14 Additional Recommended Condition The applicant shall include a 2-1 to 3-1 berm along Ustick Rd. After reviewing the plan further, staff is recommending that the Hearing Examiner’s motion shall include the additional condition: -The applicant shall include a 2-1 to 3-1 berm along Ustick Rd. 15 Staff Analysis Staff finds the proposed request is in compliance with Caldwell City Codes, and Is in conformance with the comprehensive plan - Aligns with eight (8) goals and eight (8) policies. 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 Recommendation 16 Katie Wright Associate Planner Caldwell Planning & Zoning 17