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Home My WebLink About07-09-2025 P & Z MINUTESP&Z Commission July 9, 2025 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MEETING MINUTES Wednesday, July 9, 2025 @ 6:00 pm City Hall, Council Chambers, 205 S. 6th Ave, Caldwell, Idaho Chair Zamora called the meeting to order at: 6:00pm. ROLL CALL Present: ☒ Zamora ☐ Harman ☒ Boutros ☐ Larson ☒ Vance ☒ Whitbeck Absent: ☐ Zamora ☒ Harman ☐ Boutros ☒ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck Quorum Present: ☒Yes ☐ No Principal Planner Joe Dodson welcomed new commissioner Aaron Vance to the Planning and Zoning Commission. CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION (if any). Chair Zamora asked if there were any conflict-of-interest declarations. There were none. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS. There were none. CONSENT CALENDAR: (ALL CONSENT CALENDAR ITEMS ARE ACTION ITEMS) 1. Approve minutes for the Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission for the June 11, 2025, hearing. MOTION BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☒ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora SECONDED BY: ☒ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora MOTION CARRIED REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS (OPENING STATEMENT) Chair Zamora opened the public hearing and outlined the public hearing procedures. Chair Zamora proceeded to public hearing items on the agenda. OLD BUSINESS: ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing (Quasi-judicial) Case Number ANN24-000014, SPP24-000005, SUP24-000022: The applicant, Brent Orton, on behalf of Royal Pro-C, LLC, is requesting an annexation of approximately 13.1 acres of land with initial zoning designations of C-1 (neighborhood commercial) and R- 2 (medium density residential). Concurrently, the applicant is requesting special use permit and preliminary plat approval for The Caine Center Subdivision, a mixed-use development with 26 multi-family residential lots and 5 commercial lots. The multi-family residential portion of the project would include no more than 158 dwelling units and the commercial area is conceptually shown to include a gas station, a drive through facility, and 3 other commercial shell buildings. The site is addressed as 1020 E. Homedale Rd., (R3272100000) and is located on the southwest corner of E. Homedale Rd. and S. Montana Ave. in Caldwell, Idaho. This case had been continued from May 14th and June 11th, 2025. Staff Presentation: P&Z Commission July 9, 2025 City Principal Planner, Joe Dodson, 205 S. 6th Ave., Caldwell, Idaho, presented the staff report by use of a Power Point presentation. He noted: • Late Exhibit #100 • Noticing • Submitted at time of old Comp Plan; has been revised to match with current comp plan • New city codes caused multiple changes including dates to be heard • Density bonus review • Access • Public Services • TIS was reviewed and approved • Conditions/Concerns • Add last condition to vote if approved:“Prior to the City Council Hearing, the Applicant shall submit legal descriptions and exhibit maps that depict the proposed zoning and their correct boundaries.” Applicant Presentation: Applicant, Brent Orton, 17338 Sunnydale Pl., Caldwell, Idaho, presented the applicant’s request by use of a Power Point presentation: • Comp plan changes with new comp plan • Kept neighbors informed when changes were made. • Increased commercial and decreased residential buildings • Why named Caine Center • Amenities • Floor plan • ADA compliant apartments on first floor • Privacy accommodations for surrounding households • Building height accommodations • Traffic Commission Questions for Staff and Applicant: • Width of ingress and egress • Density Bonus thresholds • TIS - projected roundabouts and intersection improvements • Projected Timeline • Amenities Public Testimony: David Orton, 3706 S. Twin Springs Way, Nampa, Idaho signed up to speak in favor of the application: • ADA construction of all 1st floor apartments Cindy Tinker, 1203 Talon Ct., Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in neutral of the application: • Opposes gas station • Easements on Montana • Parking concerns for commercial • Elevations of building Scott West, 16709 Ryeland Ave, Caldwell, Idaho signed up to speak in opposition of the application: P&Z Commission July 9, 2025 • Exhibit 101 • Traffic Dan Diaz, 1220 Talon Ct., Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in opposition of the application: • Handed out document • Health and Safety of area • Tanks underground will eventually leak and will go into the canal • Traffic Pep Waite, 1910 E. Homedale Rd., Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in opposition of the application: • Traffic • Health and Safety of area Patricia Aston, 14102 Shenandoah Ct, signed up to speak in opposition of the application: • Farmland • Growth • Schools • Roads Michelle Stanovich, 14566 Dartmoor, Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in opposition of the application: • Traffic • Safety for kids to school • Parking Ciara Preston, 4804 Oxbow Ave., Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in opposition of the application: • Traffic Kiersten Hutton, 16624 Smoky Mountain Ave., Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in opposition of the application: • Pedestrian traffic • Traffic Kevin Hutton, 16624 Smoky Mountain Ave, Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in opposition of the application: • Parking • Gas station • Traffic • Pedestrian Traffic Dave Marco, 16424 Shetland St., Caldwell, Idaho signed up in opposition of the application but did not wish to speak. JT Schramm, 16730 Suffolk Ave, Caldwell, Idaho signed up on opposition of the application but did not wish to speak. P&Z Commission July 9, 2025 William Tinker, 1203 Talon Ct., Caldwell, Idaho, signed up in opposition of the application but did not wish to speak. Principal Planner, Joe Dodson, responded to public questions: • Setbacks • Recommendation Criteria for Commissioners • Process of decision made by P&Z Commissioners • Transportation plan Applicant Rebuttal: Applicant, Brent Orton, presented the applicant’s stated: • Gas station fits but will consider other options if they present themselves • Student traffic • Parking – development exceeds parking requirements • Elevations • Traffic • Roads Commission Questions for Staff and Applicant: • Parking stall size Motion to close public discussion: MOTION BY: ☒ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☒ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora MOTION CARRIED Evidence List: Staff Report and presentation documents Applicant presentation documents Sign-up sheets Commission Discussion and Deliberation: • Developer is trying to be accommodating with the neighborhood • Compatibility of area • Non-compliance • School capacity • Traffic • Staff recommendation about changes to plat • Trash enclosure locations • Gas station to canal location • Safety for schools • EV vehicles ORDER OF DECISION: Based upon the testimony and evidence in record in this matter, and upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth herein, DO HEREBY DETERMINE AND MOVE AS FOLLOWS: ☒ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora P&Z Commission July 9, 2025 MADE A MOTION AS FOLLOWS: The request for annexation for Parcel R327210 with a zoning designation of C-1 (Neighborhood Commercial) and R-2 (Community Residential), a preliminary plat for 21 multi-family residential lots and 10 commercial lots, and a special use permit for Retails shops with Gasoline for Caine Center Subdivision Center is recommended for denial because it is incompatible with the surrounding neighborhoods, it is not compliant with the code required common open spaces or private spaces and Vallivue school district will be overcapacity by the build out year of this development; further traffic is already difficult. We are concerned about safety, and we are concerned that the proximity of the gas station tanks to the Phyllis Canal could be an emergent problem. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☒ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora ROLL CALL VOTE: Zamora ☒ Yes ☐ No Harman ☐ Yes ☐ No Boutros ☒ Yes ☐ No Larson ☐ Yes ☐ No Vance ☒ Yes ☐ No Whitbeck ☒ Yes ☐ No MOTION CARRIED NEW BUSINESS ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing (Quasi-judicial) Case Number ANN24-000008 and SUB24-000033: The applicant, Michael Nigh, on behalf of Copperpointe LLC, is requesting annexation with a zoning designation of R-2, medium density residential for parcels R2747500000 and R2747400000 in alignment with the Comp Plan Future Land Use Map designation of Community Center. Concurrently, the applicant is requesting approval of a preliminary plat application for Copper Pointe Subdivision, a mixed-use development with 29 multi-family residential lots and 4 commercial lots. The multi-family lots will have a total of 128 dwelling units and the commercial lots will be comprised of commercial uses that are directly permitted in the R-2 zone. The site 8.5 acre parcel is addressed as 4125 and 4211 S. Florida Ave. and is located on the SEC of S. Florida Ave., and E. Ustick Rd., in Caldwell, ID. Staff Presentation: City Associate Planner, Katie Wright, 205 S. 6th Ave., Caldwell, Idaho, presented the staff report by use of a Power Point presentation. She noted: • Surrounding developments • Zoning and Land Use • Comp Plan Place Type: Community Center • Applicant Presentation: Applicant, Michael Nigh, 4253 W. Lovegood Lane, Meridian, Idaho, presented the applicant’s request by use of a Power Point presentation: • History in Caldwell • New design aligns with new comp plan P&Z Commission July 9, 2025 • Reduction in density … • Townhomes, two-story apartment, 3 story walkins • Open Space exceeded by 40% • Amenities Jim Glancey, 1257 W. River St., Boise, Idaho continued the presentation for Copper Pointe: • Site Plan • Access • Connectivity • Landscape buffer • Elevations Commission Questions for Staff and Applicant: • Bicycle repair station includes a stand with tools and equipment to fix bike • Zoning is R-2 which includes commercial uses • Vallivue did not submit a letter Public Testimony: Rod Hodge, 2606 W. Jefferson St., Boise, Idaho signed up to speak in favor of the application: • Here to answer questions if needed. Jolene M. Basabe Knigge, 11646 Lawrence Dr., Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in favor of the application: • Originates from Caldwell • Project has a heart for community and quality of life • Schools Randy Knigge, 11646 Lawrence Dr., Caldwell, Idaho, signed up to speak in favor of the application: • Sees many of same issues in previous application being addressed in this application • Traffic • Quality of life • School district is responsible for quality education, not commissioners Jennifer Nigh, 4253 W. Lovegood Ln. Meridian, Idaho signed up in favor of the application but did not wish to speak. Applicant Rebuttal: Applicant, Michael, presented the applicant’s rebuttal and stated: • Benefits of subdivision • Offers variety of housing types Commission Questions for Staff and Applicant: • TIS – roundabouts • Solstice housing type and location • Relationship to Beverly White property • Undeveloped land would have to fall under comp plan • Commercial is required along major arterial roads • Code is not specific to total amount of commercial property along frontage P&Z Commission July 9, 2025 Motion to close public discussion: MOTION BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☒ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora SECONDED BY: ☒ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora MOTION CARRIED Evidence List: Staff Report and presentation documents Applicant presentation documents Sign-up sheets Commission Discussion and Deliberation: • School capacity • Density includes commercial and fewer homes • Traffic • Vallivue didn’t speak for themselves • The public did not come to speak in opposition of project ORDER OF DECISION: Based upon the testimony and evidence in record in this matter, and upon the findings of fact and conclusions of law set forth herein, DO HEREBY DETERMINE AND MOVE AS FOLLOWS: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☒ Whitbeck ☐ Vance ☐ Zamora MADE A MOTION AS FOLLOWS: The request for annexation with a zoning designation of R-2 (Medium Density Residential) and preliminary plat for Copper Pointe is recommended for approval subject to the conditions of approval as presented/amended. THE MOTION WAS SECONDED BY: ☐ Boutros ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Whitbeck ☒ Vance ☐ Zamora ROLL CALL VOTE: Zamora ☒ Yes ☐ No Harman ☐ Yes ☐ No Boutros ☐ Yes ☒ No Larson ☐ Yes ☐ No Vance ☒ Yes ☐ No Whitbeck ☒ Yes ☐ No MOTION CARRIED ADJOURNMENT