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HEARING EXAMINER
REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @ 1:34 pm
Caldwell City Council Chambers Room, 205 S. 61h Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho
CALL TO ORDER— Hearing Examiner, Ms. Sabrina Durtschi opened the meeting for the public hearing at 1:34
p.m.
REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS (OPENING STATEMENT) — Ms. Sabrina Durtschi outlined the procedures for
the public hearing.
MEMBERS PRESENT: Angelica Gomez (Administrative Assistant); Alex Jones (Planner I); Joe Dodson (Planner
III)
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Hearing Examiner approved the August 27, 2024, Hearing Examiner Meeting Minutes as drafted.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS:
1. ACTION ITEM. Public Hearing Quasi -Judicial: Case Number: SUP24-000013: The applicant, Ryan
Park of Dokime Construction LLC, on behalf of Lawrence and Janet Dennett., is requesting a special
use permit to construct a 16 x 13 accessory dwelling unit with a 5 x 13 covered porch and living
space. The subject parcel is R3468200000 and is located at 1405 Wilson Street, in Caldwell, Idaho.
Alex Jones (Planner 1) 205 S. 6th Avenue, provided the staff report by outlining its contents by use of a
PowerPoint presentation.
In response to the Hearing Examiner's question, Mr. Jones stated the following:
• There is another structure, it is just a storage structure. The applicant is allowed to have more than one
structure.
• There is not always sewer on annexed properties. Southwest District Health can approve a septic.
• Believes the structure is under twenty-two feet.
Zech Davis (Applicant) 1827 W Lotus Pond Ct. Nampa, signed in favor of the request and provided a description
of the application.
In response to the Hearing Examiner's questions, Mr. Davis stated:
• They will be tearing down an existing shed and building the accessory dwelling unit.
• There is a setback easement on the fence line.
• There was a big attendance at the neighborhood meeting. Most of the neighbors were excited about the
project.
The Public Hearing was opened:
• Lawrence Dennett, in favor, stated he is the owner of the property and that this project is very important
to him as it will help keep their family closer together.
Ms. Durtschi closed the public hearing testimony at 1:43 pm.
FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSSIONS OF LAW FOR Case Numbers SUP24-000013: The Caldwell
Hearing Examiner accepts the Findings of Fact and Conc:usions of Law outlined in the staff report, public
testimony, and the evidence list. All adopted ordinances, standards and codes were used in evaluating the
application. The proposed use was conditionally permitted by the terms of the ordinance and such conditions of
approval.
ORDER OF DECISION FOR CASE NUMBERS SUP24-000013: Based on the Findings of Fact and
Conclusions of Law, the Caldwell Hearing Examiner hereby orders that Case Numbers SUP24-000013 for
Dennett Accessory Dwelling Unit is approved, subject to the conditions of approval listed in the staff report.
ADJOURNMENT
The Hearing Examiner adjourned the meeting at approximately 1:43.p.m.
The next regularly scheduled Hearing Examiner meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at 1:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Angelica Gomez, Administrative Assistant
MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE HEARING EXAMINER, SABRINA DURTSCHI, ON THE
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A digital recording of the public hearing is available upon request.