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Home My WebLink AboutTE23-000005 Covington Square CC SR 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) Applicable Regulations Preliminary Plat Time Extension Approval Criteria Public Notifications & Comments Staff Analysis Staff Recommendation City Council Decision Options APPLICATION FACTS & PROPOSED PROJECT SUMMARY / Project Name: Covington Square Applicant Name: Iron Oak Homes, LLC Applicant’s Representative: Iron Oak Homes, LLC Property Owner(s): Spencer Snead Subject Parcel(s): R2798301000 Subject Site Location Approximately 338 feet east of the intersection of Farmway Road and W Linden Street on the south side of W Linden Road, in Caldwell, Idaho. Total Acreage Approximately 14.89 acres Summary of Requests: TE23-000005: a preliminary plat renewal and 24-month time extension of Covington Square Subdivision Preliminary Plat Proposed Phasing: 1-Phase Proposed Development Timeline: Not provided Proposed Land Use: Single Family Residential Proposed Building Heights: 25’ Max. (25’ allowed) Proposed Density: 1.9 DU/ per acre (3 DU/acre permitted) Proposed Qualifying Open Space: Same as previously approved Proposed Site Access: Same as previously approved Proposed Parking: Same as previously approved Proposed Major and Micro Pathways: Same as previously approved Proposed Public Pathways and Required Fencing: Same as previously approved Proposed Sidewalks: Same as previously approved Proposed Signage: Same as previously approved Proposed Landscape Street Buffers: 25’ wide buffer along Ustick Road 15’ wide buffer along Florida Avenue Proposed Buffers Between Land Uses: 10’ wide land use buffer along north side of property Proposed Homeowner’s Association: ☒ Yes ☐ NoProposed Irrigation Service:Same as previously approved Proposed Water Service:Same as previously approved Proposed Sewer Sewer:Same as previously approved Proposed Stormwater:Same as previously approved SUBJECT SITE (EXISTING CONDITIONS) Jurisdiction Control:Subject parcel(s) are currently located within the City of Caldwell city limits.Impact Area Zoning District: R-1 (Low Density Residential) In City Overlay District ☐ APO-1 ☐ APO-2 ☐ HD-1 ☒ NoneComprehensive Plan Designation LDR (Low Density Residential) Utilities and Public Services: Sewer Same as previously approved Water Same as previously approved Irrigation This area is served by Pioneer Irrigation District. School District Caldwell School District. Fire / Police Emergency services will be available through Caldwell Police Department and Caldwell Fire Department. The nearest police station is approximately 2.4 miles away and the nearest Fire Station is approximately 2 miles away in fire zone 2. Transportation and Connectivity Street Frontage Same as previously approved Pathways / Trails Same as previously approved Sidewalks Same as previously approved 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 Map 1: Zoning Map Map 2: Comprehensive Plan Map Light Yellow = Low Density Residential Light Yellow = Low Density Residential Beige = Residential Estates Pink = Business Site and Surrounding Area Compatibility Conditions Direction Zoning District* Existing Land Use City Comprehensive Plan Designation Subject Site County – Ag Single Family w/ farmland Medium Density Residential North of Site R-2 Farmland, Single family homes Business and Medium Density Residential South of Site County - Ag Farmland Medium Density Residential West of Site County – Ag and City C-2 Farmland Medium Density Residential and Commercial & Service East of Site County Ag, City R-2 and City C-1 Farmland, manufactured homes, church, future Solstice development Business and Medium Density Residential * R-2 = Medium Density Residential / R-3 = High Density Residential / C-1 = Neighborhood Commercial / C-2 = Community Commercial 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 PRELIMINARY PLAT TIME EXTENSION APPROVAL CRITERIA Caldwell City Code Section 11-02-03 (1) F3 outlines the Conclusions of Law for approving a preliminary plat time extension. Before the council approves any preliminary plat time extension, the council must find and conclude the following: The preliminary plat, as previously approved, is still in the best interests of the safety, health and general welfare of the city. There have been no significant changes to city code between the date of preliminary plat approval and the application date of the time extension request that would require substantial modifications to the lot layout. Any modification to the layout and design of the originally approved preliminary plat are minimal. The preliminary plat still conforms to the new or amended development master plans, including, but not limited to: public facilities plans, pathways and bike routes plans, parks and recreation master plans. 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 April 7, 2023 Agency Notice April 28, 2023 Property Owner Notice (300’) May April 172, 2023 Newspaper Legal Notice Published Mayrch 205, 2023 Site Posted Mayrch 2610, 2023 City Council Public Hearing June 6, 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 BC) 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 original development, SUB-19P-03 was approved with 29 residential lots and 5 common lots on July 15, 2019. The development has received one 18- month administrative renewal and time extension (TE-21-000004) on September 23, 2021. Civil plans were approved on September 26, 2022. No pre-construction meeting has been held and no site development has occurred as of this date. The applicant is requesting a 24-month time extension of the Covington Square Subdivision Preliminary Plat to address concerns from adjacent property owners and to create legal documentation for easements. CODE REVIEW: The time extension application submitted requests an 24 month time extension. The proposed development is an allowed land use within the zone and complies with the intent and purpose of the zoning district. The following information is an analysis of the proposal based on City Code Requirements: Applicable Code Meets Code Yes No 10-02-01 Height, Setbacks, and Lot Dimensions ☒☐ 10-02-05 Parking, Loading, & Pedestrian Amenity Standards☒☐ 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☒☐10-07-10 Buffers Between Different Land Uses ☒☐ 10-07-12 Irrigation ☒*☐ 10-07-13 Landscaping in Storm water Areas ☒*☐ 11-02-03 Subdivisions Review and Hearings ☒☐ *Will meet city code at the time of building permit. CONFORMANCE TO THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN: The proposed time extension is consistent with the following goals and policies from the 2040 Comprehensive Plan: Population (Chapter 2)Policy 1-1: Plan for anticipated population and households that the community can support with adequate services and amenities.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. Recreation (Chapter 10) Policy 2-4: Promote the incorporation of bike paths into the construction and reconstruction of roadways, where feasible. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based upon a thorough review and analysis of the proposed application requests, staff is recommending approval of Case No: TE23-000004 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: Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order Attachment A: Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Elevations, Plat Attachment B: City of Caldwell FireEngineering Comments and Conditions Exhibit 2: Application Documents Application Narrative Vicinity Map Site Plan Plat Landscape Plan EXHIBIT 1 Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order EXHIBIT 2 Application Documents