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Home My WebLink About04-10-2024 PZ Minutes PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, April 10, 2024 @ 6:00 pm Caldwell Police Department, Community Room, 110 S. 5th Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at: 6:00 pm. ROLL CALL Present: ☒ Zamora ☒ Harman ☒ Boutros ☒ Larson ☒ Whitbeck Absent: ☐ Zamora ☐ Harman ☐ Boutros ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck Quorum Present: ☒Yes ☐ No CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION (if any). Chair Zamora asked if there were any conflict of interest declaration. There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. There were none. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ARE ACTION ITEMS) 1. Approve minutes for the Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission for the February 28, 2024, hearing. 2. Approve minutes for the Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission for the March 13, 2024, hearing. Motion to approve calendar items MOTION BY: ☒ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora MOTION CARRIED REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS (OPENING STATEMENT) Chair Zamora opened the public hearing and outlined the public hearing procedures. Chair Zamora proceeded to public hearing items on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: ACTION ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): CASE NUMBER ANN24- 000001: ALEKSEY MAZHUKHIN IS REQUESTING ANNEXATION OF HIS 0.27 ACRE PARCEL, R2262200000, AND HIS 0.03 ACRE PARCEL, R2262301000 WITH A ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-1 (LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). THE PARCELS ARE DESIGNATED WITHIN THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP AS LOW DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, NO CHANGES TO THE FUTURE LAND USE MAP DESIGNATION NOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENT OF THE SITE ARE PROPOSED. THE SUBJECT PARCELS ARE LOCATED ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF MARVIN ST., APPROXIMATELY 400 FEET EAST OF S. KIMBALL AVE., IN CALDWELL, IDAHO. Staff Presentation: City Associate Planner, April Cabello, 621 Cleveland Blvd,. Caldwell, Idaho presented the staff report, outlining its contents by use of a PowerPoint presentation. • 2015 - 8 parcels annexed in to connect to city services • Current owner purchased property in 2023 • 0.30 acres • 2 parcels, one to be annexed in as nonconforming, which is allowed • Conditions of approval to include a lot combination into two parcels so the city isn’t annexing in a non-conforming parcel. Applicant Presentation: Name, Aleksey Mazhukin, 210 Marvin, Caldwell, Idaho 83605, presented the applications requests and discussed: • Purchased home in 2023 • Discovered the shared well resulted in conflict with the another homeowner • To avoid further conflict, applicant wants to annex in so he can have access to utilities Commission Questions for Applicant: • No objections to lot combination. Commission Questions for Staff: There were none Public Testimony: There were none. Motion to close public testimony: MOTION BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☒ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora to close public testimony. MOTION CARRIED Evidence List: • Staff Report and presentation documents • Applicant presentation documents • Sign-up sheets Commission Discussion and Deliberation: There were none ORDER OF DECISION: Based upon the testimony and evidence in record in this matter, and upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth herein, I do hereby determine and move as follows: The request ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora MADE A MOTION AS FOLLOWS: The request for ANN24-000001 for Case No. ANN24-01 for the annexation of parcel R2262200000 and parcel R2262301000 with a zoning designation of R-1 (Low Density Residential) is recommended for approval, subject to the conditions of the approval as presented. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☒ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora ROLL CALL VOTE: Boutros ☒ Yes ☐ No Harman ☒ Yes ☐ No Larson ☒ Yes ☐ No Whitbeck ☒ Yes ☐ No Zamora ☒ Yes ☐ No MOTION CARRIED Motion to close public hearing: MOTION BY: ☐ Boutros ☒ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora SECONDED BY: ☒ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora to close public hearing. MOTION CARRIED ACTION ITEM: PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI-JUDICIAL): CASE NUMBER ANN23- 000021, PUD23-00008, SUB24-000001: CK ENGINEERING ON BEHALF OF HUBBLE HOMES LLC, IS REQUESTING ANNEXATION OF PARCEL R325600000 WITH A ZONING DESIGNATION OF R-2 (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL). THE APPLICANT IS ALSO REQUESTING SUBDIVISION PRELIMINARY PLAT AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT APPROVAL FOR GREENMONT SOUTH SUBDIVISION, A RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION WITH 344 SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS ON 80.4 ACRES, FOR A TOTAL DENSITY OF 4.27 UNITS PER ACRE. THE SUBJECT PARCEL IS LOCATED ON THE WEST SIDE OF INDIANA AVE., APPROXIMATELY 1240 FEET SOUTH OF THE INTERSECTION WITH USTICK RD., IN CALDWELL, ID. Staff Presentation: City Associate Planner, Alex Jones, 621 Cleveland Blvd,. Caldwell, Idaho presented the staff report, outlining its contents by use of a PowerPoint presentation. • Changes in site plan between legal submittal and now. 4.26 units/acre • Deviations w/ PUD • Conditions: • Zoning: R-2 Applicant Presentation: Patrick Connor, 701 S. Allen St, presented the applications requests and discussed: • Infill • Surrounding land use • Landscaping • Amenities • Four phases Commission Questions for Applicant: • Timeframe for each phase: Year to year and a half • Fire pits: no comment from Fire Department • Diversity of topography Commission Questions for Staff: • Needs clarification understanding a statute expressing opposition of annexation Director Collins, 621 Caldwell Blvd. Caldwell, ID 83605 states that statute applies to landowners regarding a forced annexation by a city. Error in staff report will be corrected before going to City Council. Public Testimony: Ann Melger, 2203 Copious Ct., Caldwell, Idaho, spoke in favor of the request. • Traffic City Engineer, Hallie Hart, stated city has dedication requirements specifically to Indiana Road, specifically to Right of Way and turn lanes. Laurie Deitrich, 1815 Cambridge St., Caldwell, ID spoke in opposition of the request • Loss of view • Did not receive neighborhood meeting notification • Land use • Provided late exhibits of letters (given to Director Collins) Director Collins read late exhibits P1 and P2 into the record. Steve Schmidt, 4805 Great Falls Ave., Caldwell, Idaho, spoke in opposition of the request • Traffic • Road conditions • Feels building more homes invites more people Question for Mr. Schmidt: • Would like to see a lower density zone in that area. Applicant Rebuttal: Patrick Connor spoke in rebuttal and addressed the following topics: • Road improvements to accommodate traffic Motion to close public testimony: MOTION BY: ☒ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☒ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora to close public testimony. MOTION CARRIED Evidence List: • Staff Report and presentation documents • Applicant presentation documents • Sign-up sheets • Late exhibits Commission Discussion and Deliberation: Commission discussion included: • Road Improvement • “Not in my backyard” is unavoidable • Feels development is nicely done • “Appears to be in compliance’ is based on staff analysis but it’s up to the commission to determine if they feel it is • Amenities • Zoning o Rezone to R-1 for lower density o Rezoning would require a comprehensive map change. • Surrounding area compatibility ORDER OF DECISION: Based upon the testimony and evidence in record in this matter, and upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth herein, do hereby determine and move as follows: ☐ Boutros ☒ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora MADE A MOTION AS FOLLOWS: The request for ANN23-000021for the annexation of Parcel R325600000 with a zoning designation of R-2 (medium density residential) and Case. No. PUD23-000008 and SUB24-000001 for a planned unity development and preliminary plat for Greenmont South subdivision is recommended for approval, subject to the conditions of approval as presented. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☒ Zamora ROLL CALL VOTE: Boutros ☐ Yes ☒ No Harman ☒ Yes ☐ No Larson ☒ Yes ☐ No Whitbeck ☒ Yes ☐ No Zamora ☒ Yes ☐ No MOTION CARRIED Motion to close public testimony: MOTION BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☒ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☒ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora to close public testimony. MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT MOTION MADE BY: ☐ Boutros ☒ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora AND SECONDED BY: ☒ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Zamora to adjourn the meeting. MOTION CARRIED Meeting adjourned at: 1901 pm APPROVAL OF MINUTES Respectfully submitted by Sarah Davis, Planning and Zoning, Planning Technician MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY CHAIRMAN ZAMORA: on the date noted below. Alejandro Zamora, Chair ____________________ Date ATTEST: Robin Collins, Planning & Zoning Director