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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCaldwell School District Comment1 Katie Wright Subject:FW: Comments Regarding 3 P/Z Proposals in Caldwell School District - Jan 24 From: PZ <PZ@cityofcaldwell.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:49 AM To: Alex Jones <ajones@cityofcaldwell.org>; April Cabello <acabello@cityofcaldwell.org>; Joe Dodson <jdodson@cityofcaldwell.org>; Katie Wright <kwright@cityofcaldwell.org> Cc: Morgan Bessaw <mbessaw@cityofcaldwell.org>; Robin Collins <rcollins@cityofcaldwell.org> Subject: FW: Comments Regarding 3 P/Z Proposals in Caldwell School District - Jan 24 FYI From: Paul Webster <pwebster@caldwellschools.org> Sent: Wednesday, January 24, 2024 9:47 AM To: PZ <PZ@cityofcaldwell.org> Cc: Eric Phillips SRO <ephillips@caldwellschools.org>; Dr. Shalene French <nfrench@caldwellschools.org> Subject: Comments Regarding 3 P/Z Proposals in Caldwell School District - Jan 24 Good Morning - I want to provide general comments regarding three P/Z proposals on the agenda for the January 24th meeting, providing some perspective from the school district. Regarding: Case Number ANN23-000010, PUD23-000007, SUB23-000013 - Tranquil Acres Case Number CPM23-000012, ZON23-000010, SUP23-000016 - Domes Church Apartments Case Number ANN22-000027, SUB22-000044, PUD22-000011 - Jayhawk Creek These 3 proposals are in the Caldwell School District, and it appears that they will likely house families with kids, thereby impacting our district, our schools, and our community. I don't necessarily need to provide oral testimony, but I do plan to be present at the meeting, in case the commission has additional questions. 2 Generally, these developments seem to be good for our community, adding to the overall housing inventory, adding within the center of the city, slowing down sprawl, and providing opportunities for families who need affordable housing. We have many families in our community who are currently inadequately housed, or who do not have permanent housing. These same families are working and contributing to our local economy and community, and their kids will be our next generation. Providing opportunities for more housing for families with kids is positive, and we welcome that within our school district. There are a couple cautions or requests we would make. First, please consider walking routes and driving routes to schools, from elementary, middle, and high school. Second, please keep our district advised about potential timelines when families might actually be added to these locations so that we can plan for attendance zones, transportation, etc. A couple specific notes regarding transportation and/or walking: Case Number ANN23-000010, PUD23-000007, SUB23-000013 - Tranquil Acres - This is currently zoned for Lewis and Clark Elementary, Syringa Middle School, and Caldwell High School. It could potentially be zoned for Washington Elementary in the future. Sidewalks or walking paths should be considered to each school, especially along Montana Ave. The Montana Ave/Ustick intersection should be considered for safety en route to Lewis and Clark by bus or car. It is a particularly challenging intersection. Maybe a signal should be considered. Case Number CPM23-000012, ZON23-000010, SUP23-000016 - Domes Church Apartments - This is currently zoned for Van Buren Elementary (bus), Jefferson Middle School (bus), and Caldwell High School (bus). There is a strong possibility that this neighborhood could be rezoned to a different school in our district, considering other growth, and current enrollment numbers. We should plan to be flexible with transportation. One thing to consider, which I believe is already in the works, is the redevelopment of the walking/biking path across the freeway, thereby opening up options for connection to the Canyon Hill neighborhoods, schools, and recreation. It's essential that we maintain the quality of opportunities in and around this neighborhood, which will have higher density than most of our city. Considering access to work, to food, to green spaces, and to public transportation will be helpful. Case Number ANN22-000027, SUB22-000044, PUD22-000011 - Jayhawk Creek - This is currently zoned for Washington Elementary (bus), Syringa Middle School (bus), and Caldwell High School (walking). It sits adjacent to the Caldwell High School baseball fields, and is near Brother's Park as well. Safe well lit walking paths should be planned to CHS, to Brother's Park, and to the YMCA. Sidewalks should be planned along likely walking or biking paths. There is an opportunity to connect this neighborhood to biking and walking paths in south Caldwell, near the YMCA. Thank you for considering the needs of our families and schools. For Kids and Families Paul Webster -- Paul Webster Community Schools and Family Engagement Coordinator 3 Caldwell School District 208-455-3300 Schedule an appointment to meet with me: LINK This email has been scanned for spam and viruses by Proofpoint Essentials. Click here to report this email as spam.