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LETTER OF EXPLANATION
FOR
WEST HAVEN SUBDIVISION
PUD/PRELIMINARY PLAT
WITH SPLIT ZONE AND
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
There is a need for cohesive, affordable places to live that provide a place with a mixture of
housing and commercial property for 55+ homeowners to enjoy with varying price point ranges.
West Haven Subdivision proposes to provide mixed residential housing, commercial property as
well as amenities all with a sense of community.
This property is located south of State Highway 55, west of Florida Avenue, parcel R32842. It is
currently zoned R-1 residential and has a development agreement with the City of Caldwell. The
desire of the property owners is to develop more than just a residential subdivision. They wish to
add commercial opportunities, a mixture of housing styles and attractive open spaces with
pathway connectivity throughout.
There is a request to amend the existing development agreement DA #05-07, Article II, 2 and to
proceed with a split zone of Commercial & Service (C1) (C-2 per applicant) next to State
Highway 55 and Higher Density Residential (R2) on the remainder of the property. A special
use permit is also being requested to allow assisted living opportunity in the future commercial
zone.
The PUD will provide commercial zoning near State Highway 55 as well as a mix of residential
housing opportunities. The PUD will allow reduced lot frontages and increase the residential
density to 5.86 units per acre which is in the City’s future plan for this area.
The desire is to create commercial uses that facilitate the comfortable living of the 55+
community. Ideas for commercial uses include, hair salon, physical therapy/rehabilitation
services, café/diner, indoor climate controlled storage, assisted living for those loved ones that
require higher levels of care.
South of the commercial property there will be a duplex, triplex and fourplex, style single-family
housing. These homes will be attractive, low maintenance, and single story. The lots will range
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in size and price to attract a variety of 55+ homeowners. The homes will have garages and
driveways to provide off street parking.
The development will contain pathways that provide attractive connectivity throughout the
community. Additional amenities will include pickleball and pergolas for outdoor gatherings.
North 44 Idaho LLC is excited to provide the City of Caldwell with this community.