HomeMy WebLinkAboutSR_CC_EscalonParkNo.1FP (2)CASE NO(s): SFP25-000021 Project Name: Escalon Park #1
Staff finds the final plat compliant with all applicable codes, regulations, and policies, and is in conformance with the approved preliminary plat. Staff recommends if approved, the approvals be subject to the conditions listed in the Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law, and Decision herein.
CITY COUNCIL DECISION
PROJECT SUMMARY:
• Final Plat for Escalon Park Subdivision Phase
1 consisting of 47 single family residential lots
and 14 common lots with 0.52 acres of open
space on a total of 10.58 acres within the R-1
zone.
DECISION BODY – REQUIRED FINDINGS & APPROVAL CRITERIA
Before the City Council approves any application, the Council must find and conclude the proposed application is compliant with the Caldwell City Code approval criteria as listed under #11 within Section I, Findings of Facts, within this report.
Caldwell Planning & Zoning Department STAFF REPORT / FINDINGS
Consent Item | City Council | 1/20/2026
Staff Planner: Katie Wright
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BEFORE THE CALDWELL CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO
IN THE MATTER OF AN APPLICATION
FOR A FINAL PLAT APPROVAL FOR ESCALON PARK
SUBDIVISION PHASE 1 CONSISTING OF 47 SINGLE
FAMILY RESIDENTIAL LOTS AND 14 COMMON
LOTS WITH 0.52 ACRES OF OPEN SPACE ON A
TOTAL OF 10.58 ACRES WITHIN THE R-1 ZONE.
Property Owner: Viper Investments
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FINDINGS OF FACT,
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
AND DECISION
Case No. SFP25-000021
I. FINDINGS OF FACTS
APPLICANT:
PROPERTY
OWNER:
Viper Investments
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REQUEST:
Application for final plat approval of Escalon Park Subdivision Phase 1 consisting of 47
single family residential lots and 14 common lots with 0.52 acres of open space on a
SITE ADDRESS AND LOCATION: The subject site is located on the NWC of Santa Anna Avenue and Skyway Drive, with
a property address of 0 Hwy 20/26, described as a portion of E ½ of the NW ¼ of
Section 29, T4N, R2W.
ASSESSOR PARCEL R3430901200
6. Approximately 10.58 acres, more or less
7. NOTICING: The planning and zoning department notifies all political subdivisions providing
services within the planning jurisdiction, including school districts who will be
impacted by any changes that have been proposed from what was originally approved
on the preliminary plat.
Review of the final plat submitted determined there were no modifications proposed
that would necessitate additional public agency notifications.
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PRELIMINARY PLAT AND DEVELOPMENT BACKGROUND
The preliminary plat approval for Escalon Park (CPM23-04, ZON23-04, PUD23-01,
SUB23-13) was signed by the City Council on 11/7/2023.
This phase consists of 10.58 acres and includes 47 single-family residential lots and 14
common lots.
APPLICABLE
REGULATIONS AND GUIDING
a. City of Caldwell Zoning Ordinance No. 1451, as amended
b. City of Caldwell Subdivision Ordinance, as amended
c. Idaho Code, Title 67, Chapter 65, Local Planning Act
10. STAFF REVIEW AND ANALYSIS:
240 47 193 1 - 1
61 14 n/a
Residential Type # of Buildings
PP FP No. 1 Remaining Multi-family Apartments Residential Type # of Units
PP FP No. 1 Remaining
Multi-family Apartments
24.83 AC - 24.83 AC
12.63 AC 0.52 AC 12.11 AC
Playground (x3) Tennis Court Basketball Court Clubhouse
Tennis Court Basketball Court Clubhouse
Staff Comment: Construction drawings and the proposed final plat have been reviewed for conformance with city codes and with the approved preliminary plat. The Planning and Zoning Department, in consultation with the
Engineering department, have determined the final plat is compliant with city code, as well as with the approved preliminary plat.
The applicant was required to provide 13 guest parking spaces and 14 spaces were provided within this phase, satisfying this condition.
11. CITY COUNCIL DECISION: Regarding the request for a final plat approval for Escalon Park Subdivision No. 1, a residential phase of a mixed use subdivision with 47 single-family lots and 14 common lots in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone on approximately 10.58 acres on Parcels R3430901200, located in the E ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 29, T4N, R2W,
the subject application was placed on the 1/20/2026 City Council consent agenda for consideration.
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Based upon the information received and the record of evidence presented, the City Council voted to APPROVE the request for final plat approval, subject to the conditions herein. In approving the requests, the City Council
concluded the following:
1. The final plat is compliant with city code; and
2. The final plat is in compliance with the approved preliminary plat.
II. CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
1. The City of Caldwell has provided for the processing of Land Use permits authorized by Chapter 65, Title 67,
Idaho Code, pursuant to Chapter 10 Zoning Regulations and Chapter 11 Subdivision Regulations.
2. The record includes, but is not limited to all files, application documents, public notices, public comments and
testimony, staff reports and memos, presented evidence and exhibits, public hearing written minutes and audio, and
the signed Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, and Decision.
3. The City Council is authorized to approve, approve with conditions, approve with modifications, or deny final
plats in accordance with Section 11-02-03 (2) D of Caldwell City Code.
4. The City Council reviewed and considered all records, evidence, testimony, facts presented, applicable code
standards, and approval criteria as specified within Caldwell City Code in making their decision.
III. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
NOTE: Any conditions removed by the governing body will be shown in a strikethrough. Any conditions added by the governing body will be shown as underlined.
The approval of the application requests for (SFP25-000021), are subject to the adherence of the following conditions:
A. Site Specific Requirements:
1. All conditions for entitlements associated with (CPM23-04, ZON23-04, PUD23-01, SUB23-13) and within the
Development Agreement (DA-23-10) shall apply.
B. General Requirements:
1. Development of the subject property shall be in conformance with all municipal codes, policies, standards, and
regulations of the City of Caldwell, unless specifically stated otherwise in a Development Agreement or in the
Order of Decision. NOTE: Failure to identify a code violation during the review of the plans DOES NOT
give the applicant the right or permission to violate any codes, policies, standards and/or regulations.
2. If any term or provision of this decision, to any extent, is held invalid or unenforceable, the remaining terms
and provisions hereof shall not be affected thereby, but each such remaining term and provision shall be valid
and enforced to the fullest extent permitted by law.
3. Any nuisances existing on the property (weeds, trash, debris, etc) shall be resolved and in compliance with city
codes prior to the approval of any construction drawings and/or issuance of building permits.
4. Any changes to the plans and specifications upon which this approval is based, other than those required by the
above conditions, will require submittal of an application for modification and approval of that application prior
to commencing any change.
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5. All improvements and operations shall comply with applicable local, state and federal requirements and
procedures whether specifically addressed in the analysis of this application or not.
6. Fencing: Fencing must comply with Caldwell City Code Section 10-02-07.
7. Approval: This approval is for the application(s) specified herein only. Additional permits, licenses and
approvals may be necessary.
8. Solid Waste Disposal: All solid waste receptacles utilized during development and/or construction shall be
provided by the same company with which the City of Caldwell has an exclusive contract.
9. Business Licensing: All businesses operating within the corporate limits of the city shall obtain a business
permit license prior to commencing business operations.
C. Site Design and Development Standards:
1. General: All new construction shall comply with the current dimensional standards (height and setback
schedule) in effect at the time the building permit is filed, excluding any deviations approved through a planned
unit development, special use permit, and/or development agreement.
2. Stormwater: Strict adherence to the "Caldwell Stormwater Management Manual", as adopted by the city
council as well as any subsequent adopted updates, is required. NOTE: Any modifications necessary to the
original approved stormwater design where additional stormwater retention or detention facilities are required,
or where the approved retention and detention facilities are required to be expanded, still requires adherence to
the requirements for minimum open space, landscape buffers, lot sizes and setbacks.
D. Engineering Department Conditions:
The following items shall be completed prior to the City Engineer signing the final plat. Said items cannot be deferred by posting a financial security: 1. Water System: The final plat cannot be signed until the water system has been constructed, pressure tested and clean water samples received.
2. Sewer System: The final plat cannot be signed until the sewer system has been constructed, pressure tested, CCTV video has been submitted and approved and interim as-builts have been approved by the Engineering Department. 3. Pressurized Irrigation System: The final plat cannot be signed until the pressure irrigation system within the public right-of-way has been constructed and pressure tested. 4. Storm Drain System: The final plat cannot be signed until the storm drain system located within the public
right-of-way has been constructed, passed visual inspection, and interim as-builts have been approved by the Engineering Department.
5. All-Weather Surfaces: The final plat cannot be signed until all-weather surfaces are in place, compaction test results have been submitted and approved for roadways and emergency accesses and, if paved, core sample results have been submitted and approved.
6. Street Signs: The final plat cannot be signed until all street signs have been installed to City standards and approved.
7. Construction Security: Construction security (compliant with current City Code requirements) must be provided for all items which are not among the items listed above, and which are not yet completed before the City Engineer can sign the final plat. The City must be in agreement on a construction security amount for those improvements.
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8. Final Plat Review: The final plat drawing shall be submitted to the Engineering Department for review prior requesting signatures on the final plat. Adequate review time (no less than 30 days) shall be provided by the
Applicant. Final plats submitted for review must meet all State statutes and City codes, policies, and ordinances. 9. Addressing: In an effort to expedite the addressing process of the final plat, applicants shall submit electronic copies of the final plat, in both PDF and AutoCAD format, to the Engineering and Mapping departments as soon as possible. E. Fire Department Conditions: 1. All requirements from the Fire Department for access, turnarounds, emergency access, water supply, fire
hydrants, etc. shall be met in the development and/or platting of the subject property.
2. Final approval of the location and number of fire hydrants within the development shall be determined by the
Fire Marshal and take place by phase at the time of submittal of applicable construction drawings for each
phase.
F. Mapping Department Conditions:
1. Approved Subdivision Name. No changes to an approved subdivision name shall occur unless a request is
initiated through the filing of an application for a “Subdivision Name Change Request”, and subsequently
reviewed and approved the Mapping and Planning and Zoning Department, at an administrative staff level. In
making application, the application shall file a completed application with the Planning and Zoning
Department on forms prescribed by the department accompanied by such data and information necessary to
assure the fullest presentation of facts, as determined by the Planning Director.
a. Subdivision Name Change Requests; Prior to Final Plat Submission: If approved, an amended
preliminary plat will need to be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department with the reflected
subdivision name change prior to the approval of construction drawings. All construction drawings and
final subdivision plats shall reflect the new approved subdivision name.
b. Name Change Requests; Prior to Final Plat Recording: If approved, an amended final plat drawings and
mylars will need to be submitted to the Planning and Zoning Department with the reflected subdivision
name change prior to signature of the final plat.
c. Name Change Requests; After Final Plat Recording: If approved, an amended final plat drawing
indicating the new subdivision name OR an Affidavit of Correction indicating that the plat is otherwise
known as “insert the new approved subdivision name”, shall be recorded at the county recorder’s office.
Once the plat or affidavit is recorded, a copy of the recorded plat or affidavit shall be provided to the
Planning and Zoning Department.
2. Approved Street Names, Street Layout, Lot and Block Numbering, and Subdivision Phasing Plan. No
changes to the original approved street names, street layout and configuration, lot and block numbering, or
subdivision phasing plan shall occur without prior approval from the City of Caldwell Mapping Division.
Any substantial changes from what was originally approved may require additional public hearings.
G. Landscaping Specific Requirements:
1. Compliance: The applicant shall comply with all landscaping requirements based on Caldwell City Code.
2. Landscape Plan: The Landscape Plan (Exhibit 1) represents the approved landscape plan. Any changes to
the landscape plan must be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to installation.
3. If the City determines that any such changes require additional public comment due to potential impacts on
surrounding property or the community, or that such change is a substantial enough change from the
landscape plan presented to the public, a public hearing shall be held on the proposed changes and notice
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shall be provided as required by the City.
4. Landscape Maintenance: All landscaping and screening devices shall be maintained in an attractive, live, safe
and healthy manner, and to meet the specific requirements in the Caldwell City Code.
5. Subdivisions: The homeowner’s association is responsible for maintaining all common area landscaping and
screening devices within a subdivision, development, and/or the subject property.
6. Street Landscape Buffers: The street landscape buffers shall contain a mixture of sod, trees (deciduous and
evergreen), shrubs, lawn, vegetative and non-vegetative ground cover so that the entire buffer area is covered.
Plantings shall meet or exceed the minimum plant sizes as follows:
Planting Type Minimum Size at Time Planting
Evergreen trees 6-foot height minimum
Ornamental trees 2-inch caliper minimum
Shade trees 2-inch caliper minimum
Shrubs & Perennials 10” height and/or spread minimum,
depending on plant species
H. Subdivision Specific Requirements:
1. Cluster Mailboxes: The development shall utilize cluster mailboxes for delivery of mail. Individual mailboxes
shall not be allowed. A cluster mailbox placement plan shall be submitted to the Planning and Zoning
department showing coordination with the United States Postal Services prior to submitting the construction
drawings.
2. Subdivision Construction Signage: At the time of development a "rules and regulations" sign shall be posted
and maintained at the entryways to the project until it is fully developed and build out is complete. The signs
would be intended for subcontractors performing work and should include: a) no dogs; b) no loud music; c)
no alcohol or drugs; d) no abusive language; e) disposal of personal trash and site debris; f) daily cleanup of
any mud and/or dirt that is deposited from the construction parcel onto streets; g) installation of a temporary
construction fence that would keep debris from being blown off site by the wind; h) no burning of
construction or other debris on the property.
3. Plat Expirations:
Final plats must be recorded for a single-phase development or for the first phase of a multi-phase
development within twenty-four (24) months of the date of signature on the approving order of decision for
the final plat.
4. Phased Subdivisions: The subdivider may file and obtain acceptance of successive final plats for continuous
segments of the approved preliminary plat without reapplication for preliminary plat approval, provided that
final plats are recorded in successive intervals of not more than two (2) years each, as measured from the date
of recordation of the prior phase final plat.
I. Planned Unit Development Specific Requirements:
1. PUD Ownership: A planned unit development shall be under single ownership/control during the planning
and developmental stage to ensure that the development can be accomplished in a unified manner.
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IV. ORDER OF DECISION
The Council, based upon the testimony and evidence in record in this matter and upon findings of fact and
conclusions of law set forth herein DOES HEREBY DETERMINE AND DECIDE AS FOLLOWS: the request
for a final plat approval for Escalon Park Subdivision No. 1, a residential phase of a mixed use subdivision with
47 single-family lots and 14 common lots in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone on approximately 10.58 acres
on Parcels R3430901200, located in the E ½ of the NW ¼ of Section 29, T4N, R2W, is APPROVED SUBJECT
TO THE CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL LISTED HEREIN.
These Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision are for Escalon Park Subdivision No. 1 approved
and adopted by the Caldwell City Council on this date, January 20, 2026.
_____________________________________ __________________ Eric Phillips, Mayor Date of Decision ATTEST:
_____________________________________ Kristina Buchan, City Clerk City of Caldwell
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EXHIBIT 1 Application Documents
• Application and Checklist
• Narrative
• Vicinity Map
• Final Plat
• Approved Preliminary Plat
• Landscape Plan
• Open Space Exhibit