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From: Vini B <virjon_brahimllari@hotmail.com>
Sent: Friday, January 24, 2025 7:11 PM
To: Joanna Bartrop <jbartrop@cityofcaldwell.org>
Subject: Concern about New Comprehensive Plan changes
Dear Mr. Mayor,
My name is Virjon Brahimllari, and I am the owner of the property located at 300 E Frontage
Rd, Caldwell. I purchased this property in July 2020 with the intention of starting a small car lot
business. Given the property’s location near I-84, between exits 27 and 28, I believed it was an
ideal spot due to the visibility from the freeway and easy access to both exits.
When I initially sought zoning approval for a car lot, I was advised to apply for an ordinance
amendment. Unfortunately, my request to include a car lot in the T-N zoning district was
denied, as it was believed to impact the surrounding neighborhood. However, the city council
was not opposed to my request and recommended that I collaborate with zoning to find a
suitable solution. During the hearing, the zoning director Mr. Mapp proposed changing the
zoning to C3, which would permit car sales (this is recorded on video). After following up Mr.
Mapp pushed back on my request and sugested that the city would consider purchasing the
property to add to the park instead. I felt as though I had no viable options, and after 1.5 years
of waiting, I offered to sell the property at a fair price, but the city ultimately declined due to
the cost.
In September of 2024 I submitted a building permit to build a shop and the zoning expressed
the desire to try one more time to have the city buy the property but after waiting 4 months,
the city did not approve the purchase. I apologize for the level of detail in this explanation but
I feel like I have to explain the situation.
The current comprehensive plan proposed by zoning designates this part of the city as "Urban
Neighborhood,". I believe properties with high exposure to the freeway should be considered
for more diverse commercial use, rather than being restricted to the "Urban Neighborhood"
designation. The zoning department’s current approach does not adequately address the
impact of the freeway on these properties.
Currently, my property is vacant because the daycare business I had been renting to closed
when the freeway expansion brought it closer to my property. I completely understand the
concerns of the parents, as I too would not want my child to be in a daycare exposed to
constant freeway noise. The proximity to the freeway limits the potential uses for my
property, excluding options such as residential, daycare, nursing homes, and others allowed in
the "Urban Neighborhood" zone.
Unfortunately, I will not be able to attend the public hearing in person, so I am submitting this
Email in hopes that the city council members will take my concerns into consideration.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Virjon Brahimllari