HomeMy WebLinkAboutNarrative_CopperPointe_V2City of Caldwell July 3, 2025
Planning and Zoning Commission RE: Narrative for Copper Pointe Multifamily/Mixed-Use Development 4125 & 4211 S. Florida Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho
Dear Commissioners,
Copper Pointe is proposing a well-planned medium density multi-family residential mixed-use development to be located at the southeast corner of Florida Avenue and Ustick Road.
Our request includes application for Annexation, Rezone and Preliminary Plat for the
8.5334-acre site. Proposed design offers a variety of residential housing types integrated within a purposeful multi-use development. The following narrative describes our intentions for property.
The Comprehensive Plan identifies this parcel as “Community Center” which is primarily a low
intensity commercial/ higher density residential allowing a maximum density of 15 dwelling units
per acre. We are requesting a zoning designation of R-2 which is a compatible zoning district listed in the Comprehensive Plan.
Our project borders the City of Caldwell with adjacent properties zoned C-2 and R-2. Property will be served by City services including water and sewer which are available in both Ustick Road and
Florida Avenue. This project is in alignment with annexation rules and regulations and does not
create “spot zones” beyond existing city boundaries.
As stated above, Comprehensive Plan allows low intensity commercial as well as residential up to 15 units per acre, therefore we are proposing a mixed-use approach to include 128 multi-family residential units along with small commercial area on our 8.5334 acre parcel.
Proposed development provides open spaces and amenities in compliance with Article 14 Multi-Family Development Site and Open Space Design Standards. Following is the Open Space and qualified Amenities we are proposing for the Multi-Family Developments:
Open Space:
Providing 122,185.46 SF of open space, which is 151.30% of required as calculated below.
• Minimum required ten percent of gross land area: 37,155.91 SF.
• Common grassy area: 10,000 SF
• Open space per Dwelling Unit:
o (112) 2-bedroom units at 250 SF/unit= 28,000 SF o (16) 3-bedroom units at 350 SF/unit = 5600 SF
• Total required 80,755.91 SF
Amenities: Along with open space we are proposing eight amenities which include two in each of the following categories:
• Quality of Life
o Clubhouse
o Fitness Facility
• Open Space o Picnic Areas o Plaza area adjacent clubhouse
• Recreation
o Sports Courts (2-pickleballcourts)
o Tot Lots
• Multi-Modal o Charging stations for electric vehicles
o Bicycle repair station. Design Intent:
Our goal was to create an intimate neighborhood environment with a central community activity
center reminiscent to prototypical village square. This is accomplished utilizing a variety of housing types sharing a central core/community building and common landscape open spaces interconnected with meandering pathways. Housing variety has been accomplished utilizing multiple types, styles and massing’s which includes one, two and three story structures as follows.
• Dwellings Multi-Family Six-plex: Three-story walk up 2-bedroom units located internal to site around community building and open space creating a residential village center.
• Dwellings Multi-Family Four-plex: Two-story walk up 3-bedroom units located adjacent near intersection of public streets. These apartment buildings will be smaller scaled massing
transitioning from the taller structures at village center. Structures will be buffered from
streets and commercial areas with large landscaped berm and internal parkway planting.
• Dwellings Multi-Family Townhouses: Placed in three, four and six-plex configurations, these buildings will be 2-bedroom townhouse style with a single family residential feel
creating an appropriate buffer at the south side of the property.
• Community Buildings: Centrally located this single story structure serves as the village center which will include community mailroom, gathering room with kitchen, fitness room outdoor covered patio and manager’s office.
• Commercial Buildings: Four lots along Ustick have been designated for a small commercial use. We anticipate two single level commercial buildings which are yet to be designed.
Project is proposed to be developed to 100%, without phasing. The building designs of commercial lots have yet to be finalized and may not be built until site and residential building construction
completed and residences occupied.
Preliminary Plat: As this project will be platted, a preliminary plat is included in our submittal package. There will
be no internal public ROW but private paved vehicle internal circulation routes with street names. Water, sewer and irrigation will be located within easements below internal circulation routes.
Plat will have (42) Lots as follows; (1) clubhouse lot, (29) residential building lots, (4) commercial lots, (4) common area lots which accommodate pathways, open space and amenities and (4) private
roadway lots which accommodate utility easements, internal vehicle circulation and parking. Plat
will be in alignment with City of Caldwell standards and regulations.
Summarizing this narrative, I believe this is a well-planned multi-family mixed-use development which will serve the City of Caldwell and its residents for many years to come. Project includes a variety of building types, with residents having access to a clubhouse and numerous amenities that
are supported by adequate vehicle and bicycle parking. A small commercial use along Ustick Road
will be provided desirable neighborhood support.
Thank you for your time and consideration. We respectfully ask for your approval of our application.
David Glancey Architect, AIA, NCARB