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HomeMy WebLinkAboutSkyview PPSkyview Villas ANN23-000006/CPM23-000002 City Council: September 05, 2023 Planner: Alex Jones Thank you Commissioners. Katie Wright Associate Planner 621 Cleveland Blvd. Before you is Chickasaw subd 1 1.87 acres Located on the NWC of Ustick and S 10th Road Ustick Rd Subject Site Logistics The project location is a 1.87 acre parcel located on the northwest corner of Ustick and S 10th Road 2 Photos of Subject Parcels 3 Applicant Request Annexation of the project site with a proposed zoning designation of HDR (High Density Residential) zone Comprehensive plan amendment from Medium Density Residential to High Density Residential The project location is a 1.87 acre parcel located West of the intersection of S 10th Avenue and E Ustick Road The applicant proposing parcel be annexed into the City with an R-3 (High density residential) zone. The applicant is also requesting a comprehensive plan amendment to reflect the future designation of the parcel to be High density residential. 4 Surrounding Site Conditions RESIDENTIAL UNDEVELOPED COMMERCIAL RESIDENTIAL Ustick Rd 5 Current Surrounding Zoning North: County – R1 South: C-2 West: County – R1 East: County – R1 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. 6 Development Proposal 8-Duplex Units 2-Triplex Units Density = 8.75 DU / Acre The proposed development will consist of 26.5 acres of commercial, 13.8 acres of multi-family and 13.5 acres of single family homes and townhomes. 7 Landscape Plan 10% Qualifying Open Space Shade structure BBQ The applicant is proposing to add additional amenities NOT required by code which will include a clubhouse and pool, basketball court, shade structure and playground The development is proposing 14.99% open space, equaling about 11.32 acres of qualifying open space, which exceeds the 10% code required minimum. 20’ wide landscape buffers will be provided along ????????? street A 15’ wide landscape buffer will be provided between the site and the commercial land uses to the east Pathways will be provided on the interior of the subdivision/development, and public pathways will be constructed to connect to adjacent developments. Talk about any pathways along the irrigation canals, etc. The applicant is in compliance with all city codes for landscaping, land use separation, pathway and parking requirements. 8 Elevations 9 LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE Provide areas by zoning procedures in accordance with the comprehensive plan that provide medium density residential development areas at a density consistent with the comprehensive plan. Such zones are primarily located in older neighborhoods and adjacent to shopping, recreational, or cultural facilities. Such zones should be placed in areas that have a full range of urban services available or projected to be established. Zoning District Purpose BUSINESS ZONE As mentioned, the applicant is proposing 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 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. 10 MDR (Medium Density Residential) land use designations Proposed Residential Density = 8.75 DU/per acre B MDR LDR Comprehensive Plan Analysis IS in conformance with the City’s Adopted Comprehensive Plan 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. 11 Utilities are or will be provided to serve the proposed site and are or will be adequate to accommodate the proposed development. Utilities and Services 12 Public Notifications No outside agencies provided comments. Agency Notifications None at this time. Public 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. 13 P&Z Commission recommended approval on 8/9/23 Commission / Examiner Recommendations 14 IS in compliance with Caldwell City Codes, and IS in conformance with the comprehensive plan - Aligns with five (5) goals and ten (10) policies. Staff Analysis Conclusion Staff finds the proposed request IS in compliance with Caldwell City Codes, and IS in conformance with the comprehensive plan - Aligns with three (3) goals and eight (8) policies. 15 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 I will stand for any questions. 17