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HomeMy WebLinkAboutChecklist_PanteraMarket_V1City of Caldwell Community Development Department Planning & Zoning Division Phone: (208) 455-3021 | Web: www.cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Community Development Department – Planning Division – Alternative Methods of Compliance Checklist ALTERNATIVE METHODS OF COMPLIANCE CHECKLIST In accordance with Section 10-03-16 of the Caldwell Zoning Ordinances, the Community Development Department, Planning and Zoning Division, may allow for an alternative method of compliance of the articles and/or sections listed below when explicit compliance is not feasible and the alternative complies with the spirit and intent of the applicable code and furthers the purposes of said applicable code to the same extent, or more, than the baseline requirement. •Off-Street Parking Standards •Fencing •Landscaping, Buffering and Screening •Design Review Requirements •Site Design and Development Standards •Mixed Use Districts (Urban Core Districts) •Overlay Districts •Specific Use Provisions •Multi-Family Developments •Other articles as determined by the Community Development Director All alternative methods of compliance requests must be fully justified by the petitioner. Incomplete or inadequate justification may result in rejection of the application and/or request. Justification must be specific to the subject property and shall include all factors that rationalize or substantiate the request. SECTION 1: Filing Requirements ☐ All applications, checklists, plans and supporting documents must be submitted through our Online Permit Center. ☐ Filing fees (see Section 2 below) ☐PDF Documents shall be formatted in accordance with Section 5 below. ☐All documents shall follow the naming conventions as shown here. SECTION 2: Filing Fees Refer to the Department fee list for most current fees. ☐Application / Permit fees. Fees will be required to be paid once the application has been submitted and received by the department. City of Caldwell Community Development Department Planning & Zoning Division Phone: (208) 455-3021 | Web: www.cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Community Development Department – Planning Division – Alternative Methods of Compliance Checklist SECTION 3: Submittal Documents The items listed below are considered a minimum. Additional information may be necessary for clarification during the review process. ☐ Master Land Use Application. Copy of a completed and signed master land use application. ☐ Application Checklist. Copy of a completed and signed application checklist ☐ Copy of Deeds or Proof of Ownership. If the owner is a corporation or LLC, proof of the representative or agent for the LLC or corporation will be required. ☐ Property Owner Acknowledgement. Signed Property Owner Acknowledgement form (if applicable) ☐ Location / Vicinity Map. Showing the boundaries of the subject property with relation to nearby roadways and landmarks. ☐ Request Narrative. A detailed narrative of the request addressing the following: ☐ Description of overall proposed development plan. ☐ Code sections for which alternative compliance is being requested ☐ Explanation of why compliance is not feasible (This cannot be due to financial reasons) ☐ Description of the alternative method being proposed ☐ Explanation of how the alternative method complies with the spirit and intent of the applicable code. ☐ Site Plan. Fully Dimensioned and scaled site plan showing all existing and proposed conditions, buildings and structures, setbacks and utilities, and specifically calling out any alternatives. ☐ Landscape Plan (if proposing alternatives to landscaping requirements). Fully dimensioned and scaled landscape plan depicting all alternatives. indicating all street buffers, common areas, and other required landscape areas. Include tree and planting schedules. ☐ Building Elevations (if applicable). Colored architectural building elevations depicting the alternative, to include all colors and materials. City of Caldwell Community Development Department Planning & Zoning Division Phone: (208) 455-3021 | Web: www.cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Community Development Department – Planning Division – Alternative Methods of Compliance Checklist SECTION 4: Specific Details Fill in all the information below that is applicable to the project and alternative methods being proposed. Please select what the alternative method of compliance is for: ☐ Off Street Parking ☐ Fencing ☐ Landscaping, Buffering and Screening ☐ Design Review Requirements ☐ Site Design and Development Standards ☐ Urban Core District Requirements ☐ Overlay Districts Requirements ☐ Specific Use Provisions ☐ Multifamily Development Code ☐ Other, describe below: Please select and explain how the alternative compliance furthers the purpose of the applicable codes. Please select one: ☐ The proposed alternative furthers the purpose of said applicable codes to the same extent as the baseline requirement. ☐ The proposed alternative furthers the purpose of said applicable codes more than the baseline requirement. Explain How the Alternative Furthers the Purpose as Selected Above: City of Caldwell Community Development Department Planning & Zoning Division Phone: (208) 455-3021 | Web: www.cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Community Development Department – Planning Division – Alternative Methods of Compliance Checklist Please select which of the following conditions exist for the project. ☐ Topography, soil, vegetation, an unusually shaped lot, or other site conditions exist that make full compliance impossible or impractical. ☐ Safety considerations make alternative compliance desirable. ☐ Other regulatory agencies or departments having jurisdiction require designs that conflict with the articles noted above. ☐ An alternative design method would provide additional environmental quality benefits. ☐ The proposed alternative includes innovative design features based on smart growth principles, a unique targeted demographic, or other architectural and/or site design features that promote placemaking and walkable, mixed-use neighborhoods. ☐ The project contains deed-restricted affordable housing. Provide Explanation and Further Specifics on the Conditions Selected Above: City of Caldwell Community Development Department Planning & Zoning Division Phone: (208) 455-3021 | Web: www.cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Community Development Department – Planning Division – Alternative Methods of Compliance Checklist Please explain how the alternative is consistent with the purpose of the applicable code or article and conforms with the vision of the comprehensive plan? Please explain how the alternative will not adversely affect neighboring properties or residents and will not be materially detrimental to the public welfare or impair the intended uses and character of surrounding properties? City of Caldwell Community Development Department Planning & Zoning Division Phone: (208) 455-3021 | Web: www.cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Community Development Department – Planning Division – Alternative Methods of Compliance Checklist Please explain how the alternative reflects an innovative or unique design that conforms to the requirements of the applicable article to the greatest extent possible but offers alternatives for addressing the intent of the standards by maintaining or exceeding the standards? Does the alternative maintain consistency and compatibility within an existing development? If yes, also explain how? City of Caldwell Community Development Department Planning & Zoning Division Phone: (208) 455-3021 | Web: www.cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Community Development Department – Planning Division – Alternative Methods of Compliance Checklist SECTION 5: PDF Formatting Requirements Portable Document Format (PDF) is the industry standard for electronic plans. The City of Caldwell only accepts PDF files for plan review. PDF files must be properly formatted as described below. Please read the instructions carefully. Improperly formatted plans can delay the plan review process for your project. Layers: No multiple layers. Layers must be merged or flattened. Format: Vector-based files are preferred given the ability to scale these files. Resolution: Min. of 300 pixels per inch (PPI) Grouping: Multiple sheet PDF (single file with multiple sheets) Labeling: Each sheet of the plans must be labeled with the project name, contractor, and address of the subject site. City of Caldwell Community Development Department Planning & Zoning Division Phone: (208) 455-3021 | Web: www.cityofcaldwell.org Caldwell Community Development Department – Planning Division – Alternative Methods of Compliance Checklist SECTION 6: Applicant Acknowledgement ☐ I acknowledge that all items on the checklist are included in the submittal package and that all documents have been named accordingly and submitted as single-sided, high-resolution pdf documents; and ☐ I acknowledge that applications are not deemed complete until the application has been submitted, all fees have been paid, and the application has been deemed accepted after completion of the prescreening process. ☐ I acknowledge that I have read, understand, and am in compliance with all standards, terms, and requirements listed in Caldwell City Code; and ☐ I certify I am the: ☐ Property Owner as the Applicant ☐ Property Owner’s Agent / Representative __________________________________________ ___________________________ Applicant / Applicant’s Representative Printed Name Date __________________________________________ Applicant / Applicant’s Representative Signature