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August 1, 2024
City of Caldwell
Planning & Zoning Department
205 South 6th Ave
Caldwell, ID 8305
RE: Element Ridge Subdivision | Annexation & Preliminary Plat Applications
Dear Planning Staff, Commissioners, and Council Members,
Ardurra, Inc. is pleased to submit applicatfons for annexatfon and preliminary plat to facilitate the
development of the Element Ridge Subdivision located west of 10th Ave between Homedale Road and
Highway 55. As discussed at the roundtable meetfng on December 28, 2023, Element Ridge Subdivision
is a single-family residentfal subdivision.
Comprehensive Plan – Low-Density Residential:
The 2040 Comprehensive Plan and Future Land Use Map designates the subject property as Low-Density
Residentfal. This project proposes low-density single-family
detached residentfal homes with an R-1 zoning classificatfon.
This design is consistent with the Comprehensive Plan and is
compatfble with the surrounding existfng development in
the area.
The City of Caldwell Future Land Use Map
Annexation:
The subject parcel is located in Canyon County with a land use designatfon of Agriculture. This
applicatfon requests that we annex parcel number
R3268100000 consistfng of 74.2 acres. The parcel directly east
(R3271800000) is located within the City of Caldwell, giving the
subject parcel a pathway to annexatfon into the City of
Caldwell.
Project Description:
The project site consists of one parcel located west of 10th Ave between Homedale Road and Highway
55. Element Ridge Subdivision is a 74.41-acre low-density subdivision consistfng of 215 lots, 35 common
lots, and one City of Caldwell water tank lot consistfng of 2.22 acres. The minimum lot size is 8,000 SF
with a maximum of 11,956 SF. The proposed residentfal density is 2.89 dwellings per acre. This
development proposes 7.9% (5.86 acres) of qualifying open space with a total open space percentage of
17.2% (12.81 acres). This project will be developed in six phases, each in full compliance with the R-1
development requirements outlined in the City of Caldwell’s Comprehensive Plan and city code. A
neighborhood meetfng was held on July 9, 2024, to inform the neighbors of the proposed development.
Landscaping, Open Space, Amenities:
Element Ridge Subdivision is designed to comply with the R-1 single-family Ordinance and the City of
Caldwell’s Landscaping Ordinance. The objectfve is to create a vibrant and thoughtiully designed
development. As per the R-1 residentfal development requirements, a minimum of six percent of open
space must be allocated. In the case of Element Ridge Subdivision, we have designated 5.86 acres or
7.9% of qualified open space. Per the City of Caldwell requirements, this development offers a variety of
amenitfes, which are located throughout the site. These amenitfes include an 8-foot major pathway,
large open grass areas, multf-sports courts, and bench seatfng throughout.
Roadways:
This development proposes constructfng 13 new local streets with ingress/egress on south 10th Ave,
David Street, Moss St, and Bear Lane. This development will construct the half sectfon of Moss Street
and Bear Lane. David Street will only have improvements on the north side of the road. All newly built
local streets will include a curb, gutter, and 5-foot attached sidewalks. 10th Ave will have a 40-foot right-
of-way dedicatfon to include a five-foot detached sidewalk with an eight-and-a-half-foot wide landscape
buffer between the back of the curb and the sidewalk. Bear Lane will have a 35-foot right-of-way
dedicatfon to include a five-foot detached sidewalk with a four-foot landscape buffer between the back
of the curb and the sidewalk. Moss Street will have a 17-foot right-of-way dedicatfon, a 20-foot widening
to the back of the curb, a 7-foot landscape buffer, and a 5-foot detached sidewalk. David Street will have
a 5-foot detached meandering sidewalk, just north of the existfng power poles. David Street will also
have a curb and gutter with a two-foot minimum separatfon between the existfng power poles. All
roadways will be built to the standards set forth by the City of City of Caldwell, Highway District No. 4,
and the Caldwell Fire Department.
Water:
As a part of this project, the City of Caldwell has identffied an area within the southwest corner of this
site optfmal for the constructfon of a municipal city well and a water storage tank. This planned water
tank will be constructed by the City for the benefit of city water Zone 2. A 20” water main will be
installed in Bear Ln to the north at the expense of the City. This main will not be for the benefit of this
project. If the city determines groundwater flow and quality meets their standard at this locatfon, a
municipal well will be installed adjacent to the water tank. However, this well will be for the benefit of
city water Zone 4, which will benefit this project. A 12” water main will be constructed in David St. This
project will be required to construct a 12” water main through the development. Each of these lines will
tfe into a 16” water main in S. 10th Ave. This 16” water main will be constructed across site frontage from
north to south in 2025. Domestfc water for this project is dependent on this water line installatfon in S.
10th Ave.
Sewer:
This development will construct a gravity system that will direct sewer towards the northern boundary.
The master plan for this site is to sewer to the north through the future Toll Brother’s development
(Verbena Ranch Applicatfon). Untfl a connectfon point is established to the north, a temporary sewer lift
statfon will be constructed. A pressure main will be directed through the development to S. 10th Ave,
then north to an existfng gravity manhole at the S. 10th Ave/Homedale Rd intersectfon.
Pressurized Irrigation:
This development will construct a new pressure irrigatfon pump statfon and piping system to service this
site. Existfng water rights include both a groundwater right and surface water rights via the Forest Canal.
An applicatfon through IDWR will be submitted to transfer these rights to a new, complete groundwater
right that will meet CMID’s 1 in/AC requirement.
Stormwater:
This development proposes multfple retentfon facilitfes throughout the site. These facilitfes will consist
of underground infiltratfon trenches along with above ground storage. Curb and gutter will convey runoff
through a series of structures and piping to each retentfon facility. This site does contain a historical
drainage path for storm runoff from S 10th Avenue that ultfmately discharges into the Forest Canal. A
series of piping and structures adjacent to S. 10th Ave will be sized to maintain this discharge route to the
Forest Canal.
Element Ridge Subdivision will be an excellent addition to the Caldwell Community. As you complete
your review, please don't hesitate to let me know if we can provide any additional information to clarify
the project's vision. I can be reached via email at BYzaguirre@ardurra.com or 208-323-2288.
Sincerely,
Becky Yzaguirre
Land Use Planner
Ardurra