HomeMy WebLinkAboutCaldwell SD_Comments - 7_22_24From:Angelica Gomez
To:Joe Dodson
Subject:FW: Verbena Ranch_Public Agency Memo
Date:Monday, July 22, 2024 2:22:03 PM
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Verbena Ranch PAM.pdf
24-03726_TO_RP (1).pdf
From: Eric Phillips <ephillips@caldwellschools.org>
Sent: Monday, July 22, 2024 2:17 PM
To: Angelica Gomez <agomez@cityofcaldwell.org>
Cc: Morgan Bessaw <mbessaw@cityofcaldwell.org>; Norma French <nfrench@caldwellschools.org>;
Paul Webster <pwebster@caldwellschools.org>; Joseph Palmer <joseph.palmer@vallivue.org>;
Jenny Titus <jenny.titus@vallivue.org>; Eric Phillips <ephillips@caldwellschools.org>
Subject: Fwd: Verbena Ranch_Public Agency Memo
Angelica,
Caldwell School District has reviewed ANN24-000006, PUD24-000004SUB24-
000022 thru SUB24-0000027 Annexation and zoning, planned unit development and six (6) preliminary
plats for Verbena Ranch Master Planned Community. We have also reviewed the VERBENA
RANCH SUBDIVISION TIS, that was last revised in June of 2024.
Verbena Ranch Subdivision is outside of Caldwell School District, but abuts
directly south of the Caldwell SD boundary along Homedale Road. Caldwell SchoolDistrict boundary extends down to Malt Rd. from Montana Ave along the northside of
Homedale Rd.
This development "Verbena Ranch will be constructed over approximatelyeight years, and will provide an estimated 1,045 homes to the community," per the
Toll Brothers Land Development statement. This development won't directly
affect Caldwell SD's enrollment as it's Vallivue SD's zone, but the amount of traffic
this development will create, changes the traffic volume our school buses that servethat area will experience, in addition to our students that will be walking along
Homedale Rd. to Lewis & Clark Elementary. We also have a new development in our
zone on the northwest corner of 10th Ave and Homedale Road that consists of Tater
St, Juliet Rose Ave, Sparky Way, Champ Ave and Crafts St.
With the projected traffic increase as set out in the TIS for the Verbena Ranch
Subdivision, a records request with the Canyon County Sheriff's Office was done for
the traffic accidents at 10th Ave. and Homedale Road from January 01, 2014 untilJuly 11th, 2024. CCSO advised that they have listed 91 traffic accidents in that time
period. I didn't request the wrecks at the intersections that are directly east, west and
north of 10th Ave & Homedale Rd., but that may increase the number of recorded
wrecks in the area if I were to acquire the additional information. Please see theattached Sheriff's Office report for additional information.
With the size of the proposed development, the increase in
vehicle and pedestrian traffic it will bring, Caldwell School Districtis requesting the following for our comments:
(1) - A 4-way stop light at 10th Ave and Homedale Rd. to control
traffic and allow for safe travel.
91 wrecks from January 01, 2014 - July 11th, 2024.Currently only a stop sign on Homedale Rd for traffic to cross
10th Ave.
TIS - "Installing a traffic signal with a dedicated left-turn lane on
each approach, shared through-right lane on each approachwould mitigate intersection operations to within City of Caldwell
standards."
(2) - Installation of a fence or barrier on both sides of Homedale Rd.
to cover the Phyllis Canal.
This would make it a safe walking route for both districts down
Homedale Road and 10th Ave, to include pedestrians during and
outside of school hours.
Verbena Ranch will bring a large number of pedestrians to thearea and their protection from potentially dangerous water ways.
Additional canal recommendations:
Installation of a fence or barrier on both sides of 10th Ave.
to cover the Dear Flat Caldwell Canal. Will make 10th Avesafer to walk along.
Installation of a fence or barrier on both sides of 10th Ave.
to cover the Forest Canal. Will make 10th Ave safer to walk
along.
(3) - A crosswalk across Homedale Rd between Buckboard Ave and
Compass Way, with a pedestrian crossing light (RRFB).
This will allow the new residents and students that live in
Verbena Ranch to safely cross Homedale Rd and vice versa asthere isn't sidewalk on the south side of Homedale Rd.
(4) - A reduction of speed on Homedale Rd. from 50mph to 35mph,
between Bear Ln and 10th Ave.
(5) - A reduction of speed from 45mph to 35 mph from Pat Ln toVallivue Middle School on 10th Ave.
These requests are to address the safety of vehicle and pedestrian traffic
concerns along Homedale Rd. and 10th Ave. Thank you for your time and
consideration.
Eric Phillips
Director of Student Safety and Emergency Operations
Caldwell School District #132
1502 Fillmore St.Caldwell, ID 83605(208) 697-0409ephillips@caldwellschools.org
Caldwell School District Website
Facebook
Request Overview:
10th Ave and Homedale Rd:
Phyllis Canal:
Deer Flat Caldwell Canal:
Forest Canal:
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---------- Forwarded message ---------From: Angelica Gomez <agomez@cityofcaldwell.org>
Date: Fri, Jun 21, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Subject: Verbena Ranch_Public Agency Memo
To:
Dear Outside Agencies and Internal City Departments:
You are hereby being notified, pursuant to the Local Land Use Planning Act, Idaho
Code 67-6509.
Outside Agencies:
Outside agencies are invited to provide written testimony and/or comments by the
date specified within the attached notification. The deadline for written testimony is
to ensure planners can consider the information as they develop their staff report and
recommended findings. All items received by the deadline will be placed in the
hearing packet, allowing the hearing body adequate time to review the submitted
information.
Internal City Departments:
Deadline dates for conditional and/or final staff reports are specified in the attached
notification and have been put into the Citizenserve database under each department
review task.
Additional Information:
If you would like additional information, please contact the planner listed within the
notification or visit the website link for review of the full application submission packet.
Thank you,
**Please be aware we have officially moved from 621 Cleveland Blvd. and arenow located at 205 S. 6th Ave. You can find us on the 2nd floor.**