HomeMy WebLinkAboutAD24-000003_612 E Ithiaca Approval Letter
May 3, 2024
Arturo Santana
309 Blaine St.
Caldwell, ID 83605
visiondig@hotmail.com
Re. Administrative Determination AD24-000003 – 612 E. Ithaca Street
Dear Mr. Santana,
I have reviewed your request for administrative approval of a land use buffer reduction at
612 E. Ithaca Street. Per Caldwell City Code 10-07-10(5) H., buffer width reductions may be
granted at the discretion of the city's landscape plan reviewer based upon existing
conditions, lot size, right of way requirements, topography and geography of the site.
Buffer width reductions shall not be granted based upon financial or economic reasons.
The subject parcel is currently used as residential but is proposing to construct a new
office/warehouse use on the southeast side of the property in addition to the existing
residential use on the northwest side of the property. The adjacent uses to the northwest
and southeast are residential, while the use to the southwest appears to be a mix of
residential and commercial uses.
The proposed office/warehouse use is classified as a Class IV use in the City Code, while
residential uses are classified as Class I. Therefore, a 15 foot buffer between this property
and the adjacent properties is required. However, the applicant is proposing to replace the
required landscape buffer along the two southerly boundaries and to utilize a new 6 foot
tall vinyl fence instead to screen the property.
Along the northwesterly property line no screening is proposed between the site and the
adjacent residential property due to the existing residential trailer proposed to remain. The
trailer, which runs almost the full length of the property line, as well as a large existing tree
screen the remainder of the property from the residential property to the northwest.
While the surrounding uses are primarily residential in nature, the subject property as well
as all the surrounding properties are zoned C-3, Service Commercial. Therefore, it is likely
that when the surrounding properties redevelop, they will develop with commercial uses
as well and a land use buffer will no longer be required. For this reason, staff has
determined that the proposed alternative method of compliance is sufficient to mitigate
the proposed office/warehouse use.
This letter only provides approval of the buffer reduction, and does not constitute approval
of the site, landscape, or building plans. A more detailed landscape plan will be required
during building permit review that includes the required sod landscaping in the right-of-
way as well as required sidewalks and/or other street improvements. Please note that all
planning, building, fire, and engineering requirements will still need to be met during
permit review.
Sincerely,
Morgan Bessaw, AICP, CFM
Deputy Director
City of Caldwell Planning and Zoning
621 Cleveland Blvd.
Caldwell, ID, 83605