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HomeMy WebLinkAboutEmail from Laura Shannon regarding removing her original letter1 Katie Wright From:Laura Shannon <lauraleeshannon@gmail.com> Sent:Thursday, April 9, 2026 3:54 PM To:Katie Wright Subject:Re: Ambrosia Subdivision - Please put this letter in the packet! Hi Katie! I was just looking back at my letter to the hearing examiner regarding Ambrosia. It is fine to leave it out... to replace it with the newer one to Council, because I did switch viewpoints. However, if it's too late to pull it out, no worries. Have a nice day. Laura Shannon On Tue, Apr 7, 2026 at 4:52 PM Katie Wright <kwright@cityofcaldwell.org> wrote: Thank you so much for the clarification and I appreciate your comments! I will make sure they are included in the packet. Thanks, Planning & Zoning Division Katie Wright, AICP Planner III 205 S. 6th Ave. • 83605 www.cityofcaldwell.org • 208-455-4743 From: Laura Shannon <lauraleeshannon@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:38 PM To: Katie Wright <kwright@cityofcaldwell.org> Subject: Re: Ambrosia Subdivision - Please put this letter in the packet! 2 Oh... I see... it's fine to emphasize the sentiment in the most recent letter (today). Basically, I argued it should all remain commercial before the Hearing Examiner, but the developer persuaded me that commercial isn't always the friendliest neighbor with lights and noises. I'd just like to make sure some commercial is prioritized and that there is a good buffer for the Cumberland neighbors adjacent to the new project. Thank you! Laura Shannon On Tue, Apr 7, 2026 at 4:23 PM Katie Wright <kwright@cityofcaldwell.org> wrote: You got it, I want to make sure that I am able to fully express your opinion on the application! Thank you, Planning & Zoning Division Katie Wright, AICP Planner III 205 S. 6th Ave. • 83605 www.cityofcaldwell.org • 208-455-4743 From: Laura Shannon <lauraleeshannon@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 4:14 PM To: Katie Wright <kwright@cityofcaldwell.org> Subject: Re: Ambrosia Subdivision - Please put this letter in the packet! 3 You can put them both in... the developer swayed me away from a firm stance on staying commercial, but I think its fine to leave that argument in as well. Thank you! On Tue, Apr 7, 2026 at 2:04 PM Katie Wright <kwright@cityofcaldwell.org> wrote: Laura, Thank you, this has been received. Would you like this replace or accompany your previous public comment that went in the packet before the Hearing Examiner (see attached). Thanks, Planning & Zoning Division Katie Wright, AICP Planner III 205 S. 6th Ave. • 83605 www.cityofcaldwell.org • 208-455-4743 From: Laura Shannon <lauraleeshannon@gmail.com> Sent: Tuesday, April 7, 2026 1:42 PM To: Katie Wright <kwright@cityofcaldwell.org>; City Clerk <cityclerk@cityofcaldwell.org> Subject: Ambrosia Subdivision - Please put this letter in the packet! 4 April 7, 2026 Dear Mayor and City Councilmembers, Ambrosia Subdivision seems like a fairly reasonable proposal, but please consider the following concerns: The Hearing Examiner turned this proposal down because it left no transitional buffer into the Cumberland Estates homes. These structures only have a 15-foot setback from the property line, and the existing homes on the north end of Cumberland would appreciate it if newbuilds sharing their fence lines were restricted to single story structures, with heights similar to the homes in Cumberland Estates. It would be nice to have a development agreement on the whole subdivision plan, as we know that once the zoning changes to R-2, many other uses are permitted. Caldwell needs commercial development. This land was earmarked for such use under the Nancolas administration, and is ideally located for accessibility near the corner of two key corridors. It is also one of the last available parcels for such use in the midst of several established and upcoming neighborhoods. Is it possible to require that the commercial portions of the property be built first to ensure that they actually happen? It would be great to see the intended commercial purpose prioritized on this site. In the Caldwell Comprehensive Plan, much of Ustick is designated as a Community Center Placetype (p.36), "...a low-to-mid intensity commercial place type that focuses on creating a destination for residents". Yet, all along Ustick is a plethora of housing with very little commercial development to serve the neighborhoods. Requiring the commercial portions to place their infrastructure and landscaping first may encourage them to follow through with their stated plan. Finally, I'm not seeing much parking on the subdivision plat. Please ensure there is adequate parking so stray cars don't spill over into area streets and neighborhoods. Thank you for your time! 5 Sincerely, Laura Shannon LEGAL AND CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE: All communications transmitted with the City of Caldwell email system may be a public record and may be subject to disclosure under the Idaho Public Records Act (Idaho Code 74-101 et. seq.) and as such may be copied and reproduced by members of the public. If you are not the intended recipient of this transmission, please notify the sender immediately by reply e-mail and destroy copies of the original message. 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