HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.11.26_P&Z Comm_minutes_FINALP&Z Commission Minutes January 14, 2026
PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
Thursday, March 11, 2026 @ 6:00 pm
City Hall, Council Chambers, 205 S. 6th Ave, Caldwell, Idaho
Chair Harman called the meeting to order at: 6:00pm.
ROLL CALL
Present: ☒ Geyer ☒ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Vance ☒ Whitbeck
Absent: ☐ Geyer ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☒ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
Quorum Present: ☒Yes ☐ No
CONFLICT OF INTEREST DECLARATION (if any).
Chair Harman 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 January 14, 2026, hearing.
MOTION BY: ☐ Geyer ☐ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
SECONDED BY: ☒ Geyer ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
MOTION CARRIED
REVIEW OF PROCEEDINGS (OPENING STATEMENT)
Chair Harman opened the public hearing and outlined the public hearing procedures.
Chair Harman proceeded to public hearing items on the agenda.
OLD BUSINESS:
None
NEW BUSINESS
1. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing (Quasi-Judicial) for Case Number ANN25-000016, SPP25-000018:
The applicant, Mason and Associates Inc, on behalf of August Park LLC. is requesting annexation of parcel
R2746000000 with a zoning designation of R-1. Concurrently the applicant is requesting approval of a
preliminary plat application for August Park Subdivision, a single-family residential subdivision with
twenty-four (24) buildable lots and eight (8) common lots. The site is located within the Neighborhood 2
place type within the Future Land Use Map. The approximately 9.40-acre site is located on the west side of
S. Florida Ave., approximately 1,080 feet south of i\the intersection with E. Ustick Rd.., in Caldwell, Idaho.
Rescheduled to Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
MOTION BY: ☒ Geyer ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
SECONDED BY: ☐ Geyer ☐ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
to continue this action item.
MOTION CARRIED
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2. ACTION ITEM: Public Hearing (Quasi-Judicial) for Case Number ANN25-000010, ANN25-000013,
ANN25-000014, SPP25-000014: The applicant, JUB Engineers Inc, on behalf of Idaho Conference of
Seventh Day Adventists Inc, is requesting annexation with a development agreement for parcels
R3271701300, R3271900000, R3285900000, R3284600000, and R3284601000 with zoning designations
of R-3, H-C, and R-2. Concurrently the applicant is proposing Silverleaf Subdivision, a mixed-use
subdivision on parcels R3285900000, R3284600000, and R3284601000 with 655 single-family residential
units, one multi-family lot with up to 336 units to be developed at a future date, and approximately 22.63
acres of commercial development. The sites are located within the Community Center and Neighborhood 2
place types within the Future Land Use Map. The approximately 265-acre development is comprised of six
(6) parcels on the north and south sides of Karcher Rd, between S 10th Ave. and S. Indiana Ave, in Caldwell,
Idaho.
Staff requested a continuance to the April 8, 2026, hearing.
MOTION BY: ☐ Geyer ☐ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
SECONDED BY: ☒ Geyer ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
to continue this action item.
MOTION CARRIED
3. Public Hearing (Quasi-Judicial) for Case Number ANN25-000011, SPP25-000015, ZON25-000007:
The applicant, Bailey Engineering Inc., on behalf of HBU Investments LLC and The Rama Group LLC., is
requesting annexation of parcel R3282501200 with a zoning designation of R-2, and a rezone of parcel
R3282501100 from RS-2 to R-2, where both parcels are identified as Neighborhood 2 in the Comprehensive
Plan and R-2 is a compatible zoning designation. Concurrently, the applicant is requesting approval of a
preliminary plat for Westbilt Estates Subdivision, a single-family residential subdivision with 194
buildable lots. The 65.83 acre development is located on the west side of Lake Ave. at the intersection with
Cirrus Dr., approximately 1,700 feet south of Karcher Rd, in Caldwell, Idaho.
Applicant Presentation:
Applicant, Sabrina Durtchi, address, presented the applicant’s request by use of a PowerPoint
presentation:
• Introduction and Project Overview
• Vision of project
• Comprehensive Plan compliance
• Zoning Request of R-2
• Surrounding Developments
• Transition complements neighboring communities
• Phasing plan of 5 different communities
• Introduction to Biltmore Homes
• Open Space
• Pathways
• Not in agreement with Condition No. 5
• Suggests alternative idea to the condition
• Parks
•
Staff Presentation:
Associate Planner, Katie Wright, 205 S. 6th Ave., Caldwell, Idaho presented the staff report by use of a
PowerPoint presentation. She noted:
• Clerical error on 4th page of staff report
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• Subject location
• Surrounding land uses
• Background information
• Zoning Analysis
• Comp Plan Analysis of Neighborhood 2
• Subdivision layout
• TIS required and is in alignment
• Review and Analysis
• Public Utilities Services
• Public comments
• Conclusion
Commission Questions for Staff and Applicant:
• Variance of Lot sizes
• Phase order of amenities
• Regional pathways
• Zoning
• No Development Agreement due to no deviation from code
• Condition 5
• Stub access
• Concerns from neighboring subdivisions
• Vallivue Schools
• Crash report put together by Caldwell Police
• Density
• Width of pathways
• Traffic concerns from Engineering
• Pathways requirements are being met at eight (8) feet
• Timeline of phases
Public Testimony:
Sam Johnson, 2246 W. Ribier Dr. Meridian, signed in favor of the application but did not wish to speak.
Jeremy Amar, 1580 W. Cayuse Creek Dr. signed in favor of the application but did not wish to speak.
Nancy Henry, 13049 Agape Way, Nampa spoke in favor of the application.
• Questions about buffers around her home
• Landscaping order
• Speed limits
• Congested roads
Rick Read, 15386 Roseman Way, Caldwell spoke in neutral of the application.
• Traffic
• Why annex
• Common lots
Doug Mains, 12926 Bollinger Ct, Caldwell spoke in opposition of the application.
• Traffic
• Growth
Ron Dillon 410 W. Hazel, Caldwell, address
• Schools
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Commission Questions for Staff and Applicant:
• Traffic and speed concerns
• Roads
• Out parcels - 5
• Buffer along Cirrus Dr.
• Common lots are unbuildable
• Roundabout at Orchard is proposed on CIP and it is possible that impact fees from this development
will go towards that project
• Schools
o Commissioners aren’t ignoring it
o State of Idaho doesn’t have a program in place to allow impact fees for school purposes.
o Commissioners and Council cannot do anything about that; it’s a state legislative issue
o Contact them directly
• Why annex?
o Property rights allow for annexation.
o Anyone who is contiguous with city limits can apply.
o Utilities are provided by city
o Infrastructure is already there
Motion to close public discussion:
MOTION BY: ☐ Geyer ☐ Harman ☐ Larson ☐ Vance ☒ Whitbeck
SECONDED BY: ☐ Geyer ☐ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
MOTION CARRIED
Evidence List:
Sign-up sheets
Exhibit 1
Commission Discussion and Deliberation:
• Utilities are there
• Well laid out
• Designed well
• Density is low which is rare.
• Growth is painful but density is low
• Requirements are exceeded
• Aesthetics of homes
• Single family homes look good to area
Chair Harman called for a motion.
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, I hereby determine and move that
☐ Geyer ☐ Harman ☒ Larson ☐ Vance ☐ Whitbeck
Staff reminded the Commission that the applicant should have an opportunity to rebut any public comments.
Applicant Rebuttal