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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-02-11 City Council MinutesCaldwell City Council SPECIAL MEETING Tuesday, February 11, 2025 6:00 p.m. Caldwell City Hall Council Chambers 205 South 6th Avenue Caldwell AGENDA ACTION ITEM: Case Number CPM24-000003: The applicant, Robin Collins, Caldwell Community Development Director, on behalf of the City of Caldwell, is requesting a comprehensive plan amendment pursuant to RQs_olution No�A"-2 to repeal and replace the Comprehensive Plan of the City of Caldwell that was originally adopted in February of 2020, and to repeal and replace the City of Caldwell Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map (FLUM). The new Comprehensive Plan will replace the 2040 Comprehensive Plan in its entirety. (On January 8,2025 the Planningand Zoning Commission recommended approval.) For more information, or to view agendas and supporting documents (posted one week prior to meeting), go to Agendas & Supporting Documents ) Caldwell, ID (cityofcaldwelLorg). Any person needing special accommodation to participate in a public meeting should contact the City Clerk's Office (cityclerkecityofcaldweil.org or (208) 455-4656) prior to the meeting. Cualquier persona que necesite adaptaciones especiales para participar en una reunian publica debe comunicarse con la Oficina de la Secretaria Municipal (city_clerk@c tvofcaldwell orq o (208) 455-4656 antes de la reunidn. PAGE 36 it CA CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES FEBRUARYI 1, 2025 6:00 p.m. Mayor Wagoner opened the meeting held in the Caldwell City Hall, Council Chambers, at 205 South 6t' Avenue. Council Members Present: Councilor Dory, Councilor Stadick, Councilor Register, Councilor Williams, Councilor Allgood, and Councilor Dittenber. (THE APPLICANT, ROBIN COLLINS, CALDWELL COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR, ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IS REQUESTING A COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AMENDMENT PURSUANT TO RESOLUTION NO. 63-25 TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN OF THE CITY OF CALDWELL THAT WAS ORIGINALLY ADOPTED IN FEBRUARY OF 2020, AND TO REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CITY OF CALDWELL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN FUTURE LAND USE MAP (FLUM). THE NEW COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WILL REPLACE THE 2040 COMPREHENSIVE PLAN IN ITS ENTIRETY) Mayor Wagoner declared the public hearing open. He requested that questions from Council Members be held until after the presentation by the consulting firm, LoganSimpson. Morgan Bessaw, Planning & Zoning Deputy Director provided the staff report by use of a Power Point presentation. She explained the proposed amendments to the Comp Plan. This includes the "Employment Center" portion noting that agriculture has been a large part of Caldwell's history and economy and still remains a critical component of the economy through manufacturing and the industry section jobs created that are directly related to agriculture. Ms. Bessaw reported that due to the majority of land use applications requesting amendments to the comprehensive plan, it emphasized the need for planning staff to address the issues and changes that were occurring within the community. The process began in October 2023 with the first public participation event held in November 2023. A Comp Plan Committee was formulated for input and guidance. Ms. Bessaw continued by providing an explanation as to the purpose of a Comprehensive PIan noting that the document is a long-range planning tool that sets forth the vision and goals for future land uses and development, provides recommendations for guiding that development, and serves as the master plan for the necessary resources needed (utilities, parks, housing, services, etc.) Future land use maps or Comprehensive Plan Maps show the boundary of the planning area, along with the desired future land uses within the area. She explained that a comprehensive plan map is not meant to be parcel specific but rather is a guide to help plan for future growth. It is meant to have some flexibility so long as the overall vision and intent has been met. A comprehensive plan and/or future land use map is not a policy or codified document like a zoning map or zoning ordinances. It does; however, provide recommendations for creating policy or ordinance amendments to help implement the vision and goal of the plan. To implement this vision, future code amendments would need to be approved by Council. A high-level highlight of the Comprehensive Plan includes: • Changes to the land -use designations south of the Boise River to allow for retail, restaurant, housing, and other mixed -use products instead of industrial. • Creates mixed -use designations along Hwy 20/26, Middleton at the Airport, Hwy 19, and the Caldwell Boulevard. This will redirect higher density projects into these appropriate activity centers where major transportation corridors exist. • Creates community center designations along Ustick, along the border of Nampa at Madison, and along Hwy 55 (with mixed use designations along major intersections). This allows for the provision of non-residential land uses to serve the surrounding residential neighborhoods. • Enlarges the boundary of Downtown to extend over the railroad tracks to Chicago and west to Paynter Avenue with a small section extending to Shaver Ave. • Creates additional areas for larger residential lots (shown in green on comp plan map). The minimum size of a lot in reas closest to the county land would be one (1) acre, with parcels closer to the city limits being a minimum of one-half acrea. Ms. Bessaw confirmed that staff worked in partnership with Nampa and Canyon County to ensure that the proposed land use designations were compatible with the agency's future land uses. Only Canyon County submitted official comments and all concerns have been addressed. Comments about density: -intensity increases along Farmway were considered and balanced with the comments received during the process about transition to the County and preserving open space around the perimeter of the city. The comments of concern related to Neighborhood 3 were due to a neighborhood meeting being held for a proposed development that has since submitted an application. That specific land -use request cannot be discussed this evening. BOOK 65 PAGE 37 Ms. Bessaw reported that the plan was properly noticed along with several community engagement activities to hear concerns from the public. Nineteen (19) comments were received prior to the posting of the staff report, which have been detailed within the staff report. Two emails were received today with comments in support of the request, which were read into the record by Ms. Bessaw: Lori Deitrick: "Thank you for all the City planners and other experts who have worked diligently on the new Comprehensive Plan for growth 1 Caldwell. As our City has grown so quickly, I am truly proud of those who have worked diligently to always try to do what is best for everyone. We have a great place to live, and I am thankful for everyone working together on this " Tammy Dittenber: "1 have so appreciated the breadth and dept of public engagement opportunities offered for the last many, many, many months around updating the city Comprehensive Plan. The methods and outcomes define how the public process should work. Thank you all and special thanks to director Collins and staff who have worked tirelessly." Miriam McGilvray, Senior Associate Planner at LoganSimpson, 2I3 Linden Street, Suite 300, Fort Collins, CO provided a thorough review of the Comprehensive Plan document by use of a PowerPoint presentation. She outlined the content of Chapters 1-8. She explained that implementation of a Density Bonus Program would require a public hearing and adoption ed by ordinance. That program would replace the Planned Unit Development (PUD) option currently in place. She stated that 96 online comments were received, 41 event comments were received, 218 staff revisions were made, and 258 minor revisions were made to include map edits, language clarifications, and graphic updates. Discussion followed with questions from the Council Members to staff regarding options to reduce sprawl. Ms. Collins, Community Development Director, reported that the future annexation boundary was reduced from Chicken Dinner Road to Wagner Road in consultation with Canyon County Development Services. In response to questions from Councilor Stadick, Ms. Collins reported that agricultural concerns were addressed by Canyon County representation on the Comp. Plan Committee. She also explained that pending land -use applications, which have been approved by Council, would adhere to the current Comprehensive Plan, unless the plat expires or the date in the development agreements lapses. New land -use application would be required to follow the new Comprehensive Plan, if approved. Councilor Stadick expressed concern with the accuracy of traffic studies, planning boundaries close to the City of Middleton, overcrowding in the local school districts, and the water supply for new development. Councilor Allgood inquired about the reduction in high -density residential developments and why was this proposed within the document? Ms. Collins noted that staff received multiple comments from the public regarding density ranges and ADU (Accessory Dwelling Units). That information was taken into account when compiling the draft document. A housing analysis was conducted with the outcome showing the need for certain types of housing units. Ron Graves, 1 126 E. Brightwater Lane, Boise, spoke as neutral to the request. He commented on alterations to the density in Neighborhood 1, the western boundary be limited to the natural line of the Deer Flat Canal, and needed conservation areas. Ms. Bessaw addressed comments made by Mr Graves. Keri Smith, 17741 Linden Lane, provided comments as neutral to the request. She noted that she represents Growing Together. She emphasized the need to encourage infill development and implementation of strategies to protect agricultural elements regarding expansion of the Area of Impact. Scott Tilmant, 4520 Equinox Avenue, spoke in opposition to the request. He expressed concerns regarding the proposed changes of residential density rates and its effect on the Capital Plan. He recommended that the Neighborhood 2 classification be further reviewed. Pat Ihii, 16179 South 10's Avenue, signed in but did not provide public comments. Ian Ihli, 16179 South Avenue, signed in but did not provide public comments. Rob Graham, 5304 Farmway Road, spoke in opposition to the request noting the incompatibility between the Farmway corridor and City Limits using the Neighborhood 2 classification. Shelley King, 4513 Pine Mountain Avenue, spoke in opposition to the Comprehensive Plan. She asked that amendments to the plan be addressed now and not through later requests. She expressed concern with additional high -density developments, the lack of buffers being addressed, and implementation of the Density Bonus Program. Michael King, 4513 Pine Mountain Avenue, signed in but did not provide public comments. Angie Bassett, 11998 Jerry Lee Lane, Nampa, signed in but did not provide public comments. Robert Roberts, 823 Albany Street, signed in but did not provide public comments. Dennis Oakland, 16925 Jerry Court, spoke in opposition to the request, noting his concerns with congestion and buffers. He reported that he resides in Canyon County and was not aware of his ability to previously provide comments. Ms. Collins reported on the notification process for the Comprehensive Plan request, which complied with the Idaho Statatue. Lyndi Smith -Gordon, 5304 Farmway Road, signed in but did not provide public comments. Karen Kruger, 16890 Jerica Court, signed in but did not provide public comments. Fred Kruger, 16890 Jerica Court, signed in but did not provide public comments. Ben Keyes, 16885 Jerica Court, signed in but did not provide public comments. (Written comments were previously provided.) Connie Keyes, 16885 Jerica Court, signed in but did not provide public comments. (Written comments were previously provided.) BOOK 65 PAGE 38 Doug Waterman, City Attorney, reported that Laura Shannon and others in the audience were family members. He stated that in review of the Idaho Statute, there is no conflict of interest regarding family members providing public comments concerning this document and his role as the City Attorney. Laura Shannon, 4707 Middlesboro Way, spoke in opposition to the request. She recommended delaying approval of the Comprehensive Plan, noting minimal participation by the citizens regarding various components of the document. Peggy Waterman, 4603 Middlesboro, signed in but did not provide public comments. George Crookham, 301 Warehouse Street, spoke in opposition to the request. He noted his concerns with pushing the Area of Impact out to Wagner Road and the reclassification of the boundaries to the north of Caldwell. He reported on the proposed classification being changed in the industrial area along Paynter Street/Simplot Blvd./Crookham Street/Kit Avenue from light industrial to mixed use. He reported that The Crookham Company has been in operation for more than four generations. He is opposed to changing the zoning classification. He recommended the area remain as Iight industrial. Jon Roth, 205 Evans Street, signed in but did not provide public comments. Donna Mostad, 4600 Yellow Creek Place, signed in but did not provide public comments. Janet Shannon, 4607 Middlesboro, signed in but did not provide public comments. Noelle Pendleton, 309 Appalachian Street, signed in but did not provide public comments. Steve Pendleton, 309 Appalachian Street, signed in but did not provide public comments. Jim Moore, 521 Blomquist Avenue, spoke in opposition to the request, noting his involvement with Simplot Trucking in the Paynter'Simplot Boulevard area. He concurred with remarks from George Crookham regarding the proposed zoning classification being changed to mixed use. Currently they have people from the nearby residences entering the trucking compound and causing safety concerns. He recommended keeping the subject area as light industrial. Greg Hardy, 4403 Middlesboro Way, spoke in opposition to the request. He noted his past work experience with the City of Kennewick. He emphasized the need for development paying for growth with infrastructure and safety services. Dan Weitz, 18714 Fargo Road, Wilder, spoke in opposition to the request. He addressed the expansion of development along Farmway Road. He asked for consideration of mixed use with the inclusion of neighborhood commercial along the arterial. Brandon Ihli, 16179 South 10'h Avenue, signed in but did not provide public comments. Ann Dean, 1408 Uvalde Street, signed in but did not provide public comments. Eric Shannon, 4707 Middlesboro Way, spoke in opposition to the request. He noted that the request lacked citizen input from a majority of the community's population. The document should have additional clarification regarding buffer zones, high density, and the implementation of the Density Bonus Program. Val Palmer signed in but was not present to provide public comments. Justf Both spoke in opposition to the request. He expressed concern with overcrowding, density rates, and the lack to aesthetic design of new construction architectural elements. The homes should be architecturally desirable to attract the buyer. Stan Siewart, 4003 Preston Avenue, spoke in opposition to the request. He reported that he had provided comments in December 2024 regarding the proposed document. He noted that there is a lack of walkable areas in Caldwell. Extending sidewalks should be considered for safety of children and promoting exercise within the community. The western boundary does not look organic. The accessory unit option is not practical. There was a lack of community involvement with the process. Linda Davis, 4413 Pinnacle Place in the Cumberland Estates., spoke in opposition to the request and expressed concern with the lack of 55 - developments and patio homes. She noted the excess amount of urban sprawl. Nancy Roberts, 823 Albany Street, spoke in opposition to the request. She recommended that approval be delayed and concurred with comments from George Crookham and Jim Moore. Bonnie Layton, 690 South Industry Way, Meridian, provided written comments, which were read into the record by Robin Collins: "I apologize I was not able to stay to testify. I think City staff and the consultant team have done a wonderful job on this comprehensive plan update. It is by far one of the best plans 1 have seen in my career. I believe it is very clear and informative, and the graphics used to illustrate various concepts are really good tools for the public to understand what the vision for the city or various components of the plan. I also want to commend the team for the numerous opportunities for the public to provide feedback and the community outreach efforts. 1 am in full support of the plan and believe that it continues to move Caldwell forward in a positive direction. Thank you for your time. " Discussion followed regarding the current light industrial zoning classification along Paynter to Shaver versus the proposed mixed -use classification. Mayor Wagoner and Councilor Allgood recommended that the area remain as light industrial. MOVED by Doty, SECONDED by Dittenber to close the public testimony portion of the hearing. COUNCIL COMMENTS: Councilors Register and Stadick recommended that the request be tabled until clarification is given to items of concern. Robin Collins and Morgan Bessaw provided clarification to comments made during the public testimony portion of the hearing. I I BOOK 65 PAGE 39 Hallie Hart, City Engineer, reported that in coordination with the outside consultant firm hired by the City of Caldwell, staff routinely track the Capital Improvement Plan for sewer, water, and traffic, thus monitoring the infrastructure system. Proposed density amounts from the developers are shared with the consultant firm and the document is updated accordingly. In response to questions from Councilor Stadick, Ms. Collins reported that the area of expansion (in partnership with Canyon County) was Chicken Dinner Road, not Farmway Road. City staff requested that the boundary be modified to Wagner Road. There were no objections by the County Commissioners regarding the proposed boundary change. In response to questions from Councilor Dittenber, City Attorney Douglas Waterman recommended that Council consider the Comprehensive Plan as a whole document and not approve portions of the Plan. He recommended the continuation of a date certain motion and stipulate for clarification regarding specific portions of the document to be discussed at the designated hearing date. MOVED by Dittenber, SECONDED by Doty to continue the public hearing to the next Regularly Scheduled City Council meeting to be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 6.00 p.m. with discussion being limited to new evidence brought forward about the boundaries as discussed within the public testimony portion of tonight's hearing. MOTION CARRIED. Discussion followed with questions from Councilor Register regarding the Neighborhood 2 classification. Ms. Collins recommended meeting with Councilor Register before the next meeting for clarification on this topic. Mayor Wagoner expressed appreciation to those in attendance and for the decorum and professionalism shown by those providing public comments. He recommended that Council be cautious in providing comments on the matter outside of the public hearing forum in order to comply with public transparency standards. The meeting adjourned at 8:48 p.m. APPROVED AS written THIS 3'd DAY OF March 2025. Councilor Do Cou r Register Councilo 11 ood ATTEST: Debbie Geyer, City Clerk yor r Wagoner Councilor Dittenber C) • JA 5 • �•01894 ��.•'� ���