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Home My WebLink AboutMandalay Ranch FP #7_SR_2023-11-21 Staff Report Prepared by Katie Wright kwright@cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Planning & Zoning Department STAFF REPORT for Public Hearing Item | City Council | 11-21-2023 Case Number: SUB23-000029 Associated Case Number: ANN-140-06 / SUB-163P-06 (original annexation and plat) Request: A Final Plat for Mandalay Ranch No. 7, consisting of 46 residential lots for single family detached homes, and 3 common lots. Subject Site Location: R3409601000 Applicant: Ian Connair, Kimley-Horn Report Date: November 7, 2023 City Council Hearing: November 21, 2023 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: I. Application Facts & Project Summary II. Applicable Regulations III. Final Plat Approval Criteria IV. Public Notifications & Comments V. Staff Analysis VI. Areas of Special Concern VII. Staff Recommendation VIII. City Council Decision Options I. APPLICATION FACTS & PROPOSED PROJECT SUMMARY Project Name: Mandalay Ranch #7 Applicant Name: Ian Connair, Kimley-Horn Applicant’s Representative: Ian Connair, Kimley-Horn Property Owner(s): AG Essential Housing Multi State 2, LLC Subject Parcel(s): R3409601000 Subject Site Location Near SWC of Joplin Road and Middleton Road Total Acreage Approximately 13.1 acres Summary of Requests: SUB23-000029: The applicant is requesting a Final Plat to be approved consisting of 46 residential lots and 3 common lots. They will be single-family detached homes in the R-1 zone. Development Agreement Required ☒ Yes ☐ No Already existing LOT / BUILDING / STRUCTURE INFORMATION Type: Total # Lots Total # Buildings Total # Dwelling Units: Max. Height of Buildings Single-Family (Detached) 46 46 46 Allowed 25’ Proposed Common Lots: 3 Open Space: 1.26 acres (9.62%) II. 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 III. FINAL PLAT APPROVAL CRITERIA Caldwell City Code Section 11-02-03 (2) D outlines the Conclusions of Law for approving a final plat. Before the council approves a final plat, the council must find and conclude the following: 1. Final plat is compliant with city codes. 2. Final plat is compliant with the approved preliminary plat. IV. 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 September 8, 2023 Public Agency Memo October 16, 2023 City Council Public Hearing November 21, 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 See (Exhibit 1, Attachment B) for full comment including conditions. Caldwell Fire Department See (Exhibit 1, Attachment C) for full comment including conditions. Idaho Dept. Transportation See (Exhibit 3) for comments. Idaho Fish and Game See (Exhibit 3) for comments. 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. V. STAFF ANALYSIS CHARACTER OF AREA: The Final Plat for Phase 7 is in compliance with the approved Preliminary Plat from 2006. The Final Plat also shows the conditioned 8’ pathway along the Mason Creek Drain, with proper landscaping. The Final Plat also complies with the Caldwell City Code. VI. AREAS OF SPECIAL CONCERN There are no areas of special concern at this time. VII. STAFF RECOMMENDATION Based upon a thorough review and analysis of the proposed application requests, staff is recommending approval of Case No: SUB23-000029 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. VIII. CITY COUNCIL DECISION OPTIONS CITY COUNCIL OPTIONS 1) City Council may vote to approve of the application; or 2) City Council may vote to deny the application and state the reason for denial, and direct staff to make findings of fact to support this decision; or 3) 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. 4) City Council may vote to continue the public hearing to a future public hearing date (date unknown), and request additional information from staff, the applicant, or both. Exhibit 1: Draft City Council Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order Attachment A: Site Plan, Landscape Plan, Plat Attachment B: City of Caldwell Engineering Comments and Conditions Attachment C: City of Caldwell Fire Department Comments and Conditions Exhibit 2: Application Documents • Application • Narrative • Vicinity Map • Site Plan • Approved Preliminary Plat • Plat • Landscape Plan Exhibit 3: Outside Agency Comments • Idaho Department of Transportation • Idaho Fish and Game ATTACHED EXHIBITS EXHIBIT 1 Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Order EXHIBIT 2 Application Documents EXHIBIT 3 Outside Agency Comments