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REGULAR MEETING
AUGUST S, 2002
7:00 P.M.
The Meeting was called to order by Acting Mayor Shannon Ozuna.
The Acting Mayor requested that everyone stand for the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.
It was noted that the Mayor would be late and Council President Ozuna would be the Acting
Mayor until his arrival.
The Roll of the City Council was called with the following members present: Ozuna, Dakan,
Wells, Blacker, Callsen, and Hopper. Absent: none.
SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS
The Acting Mayor informed the City Council that there was a recommendation for employee
recognition for two Caldwell Police Officers. The memo from Captain Maybon was as follows:
I would like to nominate two officers for this month's Employee of the Month Award. The two
officers are Sergeant Richard Ferrera and Corporal Martin Flores. Both of these officers exhibit
an excellent attitude and are always willing to help whenever needed. The most recent example of
their commitment to the City and to the citizens of Caldwell occurred at the Fourth of July
celebration last Thursday. Both of these officers volunteered to participate in the Presentation of
the Colors at the ceremony honoring the V
ietnam Veterans and Emergency Services Personnel. They each had a total of 3 hours to practice
the proper ceremony with the other personnel involved in the ceremony. They did an outstanding
job and executed this duty in a most professional manner. In fact, they did such a good job that
they were both asked to participate in the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial Ceremony to be held in
Nampa in October.
Their participation in this event is in itself enough to merit their nomination for the Employee of
the Month award, but in addition, both of these officers had worked a 12 hour shift the previous
night and worked a 12 hour shift the night of the Fourth. Any employee who exhibits this kind of
dedication to the City and the citizens of Caldwell is certainly worthy of receiving recognition for
the sacrifices they made to honor others in the military services as well as the various emergency
services. Therefore, I feel that both of these officers are most deserving of the Employee of the
Month Award. Your consideration of this nomination is greatly appreciated.
The Acting Mayor presented Corporal Martin- Flores with a plaque indicating that he was the
Employee of the Month for the month of July, 2002. Sergeant Richard Ferrera was not able to
attend the meeting, but would also receive a plaque.
ADDITIONS OR DELETIONS TO THE AGENDA.
Acting Mayor Ozuna asked if there were any additions or deletions to the Agenda. Councilman
Hopper suggested two additions to the Agenda as follows: A Number 10 under the Consent
Calendar which was to approve the Resolution designating Valley Ride as the recipient of
urbanized area public transportation funds and also under Old Business, the addition of Item No.2
to consider Ordinance No. 2439 adopting an amended Comprehensive Land Use Map.
MOVED by Dakan, SECONDED by Blacker to approve the deletions as presented by
Councilman Hopper.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Dakan Wells, Blacker, Callsen, Ozuna, and Hopper. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
AUDIENCE PARTICIPATION.
The Acting Mayor asked if there was anyone in the audience who cared to address any item that
was not included on the prepared Agenda.
Mr. Robert Colley, 1406 Cherry Street was recognized and stated that he would like to ask the
Council to consider looking at the current Codes pertaining to dogs in the City of Caldwell
particularly with regard to vicious dogs. He explained at some length how he was attacked by a
pit bull while working at his rental property this month. His injuries were extensive and lie did
have surgery. The Animal Control Officer came to the hospital to ask him questions, but he was
not able to talk to him due to the trauma. His wife did talk to the Officer and later he came down
to see what was being done regarding this dog and it was his understanding that the dog would be
quarantined for ten days and returned to the owner for someone else to get hurt. The Officer
stated that he did not feel the dog was that vicious. It has been eight months with the doctor,
going in once a week trying to get everything working. He presented to the Council a copy of the
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Animal Control's description of a vicious animal. He would ask that the City look at this law and
see if some changes could be made.
CONSENT CALENDAR:
The Acting Mayor presented the following items on the Consent Calendar for consideration by the
Members of the City Council:
Dispense with the reading of the minutes of the July 15, 2002 Regular Council Meethrg and
approve as written;
Approve acceptance of the minutes of the following: Caldwell Traffic Commission minutes
of July 16, 2002; Historic Preservation Commission minutes of June 12, 2002; and the
minutes from the Public Hearings before the Hearing Examiner on April 4, 2002 and May 2,
2002;
Approve the following Resolution designating COMPASS as the Metropolitan Planning
Organization for the Nampa Urbanized Area:
FOR THE PURPOSE OF REQUESTING THAT THE COMMUNITY PLANNING
ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHWEST IDAHO BE DESIGNATED AS THE
METROPOLITAN PLANNING ORGANIZATION FOR THE NAMPA URBANIZED
AREA.
WHEREAS, The U.S. Bureau of the Census, in May 1, 2002, Federal Register designated
a portion of Canyon County, Idaho as an urbanized area with Nampa as the central city; and
WHEREAS, the Nampa Urbanized Area per the attached U.S. Bureau of the Census
Tigcr file map consists of portions of the following entities: City of Nampa, City of Caldwell,
City of Middleton, Canyon County, Nampa Highway District, and Canyon Highway District
with a population of 95,900; and
WHEREAS, this new designation as an urbanized area requires the establishment of a
Metropolitan Planning Organization to carry out transportation planning processes to comply
with federal planning requirements for the development of a Long Range Transportation Plan
and a Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and other transportation planning
documents as required by Titles 23 and 49, United States Code; and
WHEREAS, THE community Planning Association has effectively worked with Canyon
County governments to provide transportation planning support and is experienced as a
Metropolitan Planning Organization; and
WHEREAS, the Community Planning Association has professional staff available to
provide quality service for the Nampa Urbanized Area Metropolitan Planning Organization.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the City of Caldwell requests the
designation of the Community Planning Association of Southwest Idaho as the Metropolitan
Planning Organization for the Nampa Urbanized Area.
4. Approve the following Resolution authorizing the Mayor to execute a Railroad Right of Entry
Agreement/Tenth Avenue Overpass Deck Resurfacing;
BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Mayor and Council of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, that
the Mayor and Clerk of said City are hereby authorized to execute that certain "Railroad Right
of Entry Agreement ", which Agreement is for the purpose of permitting entry on railroad
right-of-way for the resurfacing of the Tenth Avenue Overpass and which Agreement is
attached hereto and made a part hereof as if set forth in full.
5. Approve the following Resolution authorizing the execution of a Construction Agreement
with the State for repair on the deck of the Tenth Avenue Overpass;
WHEREAS, the Idaho Transportation Department, hereafter called the State has submitted an
agreement stating obligations of the State and the City of Caldwell, hereafter called the City,
for construction of 10 Avenue Overpass, Caldwell; and
WHEREAS, the State is responsible for obtaining compliance with laws, standards and
procedural policies in the development, construction and maintenance of improvements made
to the Federal -aid Highway System when there is federal participation in the costs; and
WHEREAS, certain functions to be performed by the State involve the expenditure of funds
as set forth in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, The State can only pay for work associated with the State Highway system; and
WHEREAS, THE city is fully responsible for its share of project costs; and .
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED:
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I. That the Agreement for Federal Aid Highway Project BR- 7773(100) is hereby approved.
2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the City.
3. That duly certified copies of the Resolution shall be furnished to the Idaho Transportation
Department.
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6. Approve the Real Property Contract and acceptance of a Warranty Deed regarding Municipal
Well Site, South Park 2 Subdivision;
7. Approve the following Resolution authorizing execution of Crossing Agreements between the
City and Pioneer Irrigation:
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO APPROVING CROSSING
AGREEMENTS WITH PIONEER IRRIGATION DISTRICT.
BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Caldwell, Idaho hereby approves Crossing Agreements
with Pioneer Irrigation District, attached hereto in full and hereby made a part of this
Resolution.
Said Crossing Agreements are for the highline Canal across Ustick Road, Highline Canal
across Middleton Road, Middle Lateral across Middleton Road, 400 Lateral across Linden
Street and for the 500 Lateral across Linden Street.
8. Approve following Resolution authorizing execution of Crossing Agreement between the City
and the Bureau of Reclamation and Pioneer Irrigation District:
RESOLUTION BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO APPROVING CROSSING
AGREEMENTS WITH BUREAU OF RECLAMATION AND PIONEER IRRIGATION
DISTRICT.
BE IT RESOLVED That the City of Caldwell, Idaho hereby approves Crossing Agreements
with Pioneer Irrigation District and the Bureau of Reclamation, attached hereto in full and
herby made a part of this Resolution.
Said Crossing Agreement is for the Solomon Canal across Middleton Road and the Solomon
Canal across Ustick Road.
9. Approve the following Resolution authorizing execution of Construction Agreement with the
Idaho Transportation Department for widening Indiana Street:
WHEREAS, The Idaho Transportation Department, hereafter called the State, has submitted
an agreement stating obligations of the State and the City of Caldwell, hereafter called the
City, for construction of Indiana Street Linden to Blaine, Caldwell; and
WHEREAS, The State is responsible for obtaining compliance with laws, standards and
procedural policies in the development, construction and maintenance of improvements made
to the Federal -aid Highway System when there is federal participation in the costs; and
WHEREAS, certain functions to be performed by the State involve the expenditure of funds
as set forth in the Agreement; and
WHEREAS, the State can only pay for work associated with the State Highway system; and
WHEREAS, the City is fully responsible for its share of project costs; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:
1. That the Agreement for the Federal Aid Highway Project STP- 7893(100) is hereby
approved.
2. That the Mayor and the City Clerk are herby authorized to execute the Agreement on
behalf of the City.
3. That duly certified copies of the Resolution shall be furnished to the Idaho Transportation
Department.
10. Approve Resolution for the recognition of ValleyRide as the successor to VIATrans and for
the designation of ValleyRide as the designated recipient for the urbanized areas within Ada
and Canyon Counties authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute and attest this
Resolution on behalf of the City of Caldwell.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the Consent Calendar as presented
by the Mayor.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
OLD BUSINESS
(CONSIDER APPROVING AGREEMENT FOR LYNX! CONSORTIUM SERVICES, AS
REQUESTED BY THE CALDWELL PUBLIC LIBRARY BOARD OF TRUSTEES)
The first item under Old Business was to consider the Agreement for Lynx! which was discussed
at the last Council Meeting, Elaine Leppert from the Caldwell Public Library was present and
stated that she was here to answer any questions the Council might have. She apologized that she
missed the last meeting. She gave a brief history of the Lynx! Consortium Services.
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Councilman Hopper stated that the one issue they were concerned about was that the agreement
seems to spell out the costs for the services that Lynx! provides. What was not clear was whether
there was top end to what could be charged or what the liability we might incur under the
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agreement if certain services were over used. We were concerned as to whether there was a limit
as to how much this could cost the City if other cities dropped out.
Ms. Leppert explained that as libraries dropped out, they would not be using the services so there
would be no cost associated. There was an ultimate, basic contract with the system. She was not
sure if she could answer that question. Our costs will always be a percentage of the use. We have
some control over those costs in that fifty percent of the costs were based on the number of access
points and if too expensive, they could pull computers. We have been between nine and thirteen
percent of the total bill.
Councilman Hopper stated that this was good information. The concern was that if the Library
was not participating, if we would end up seventy -five percent of the total usage and what would
that be. There would be some impact or liability to the City if we were in that kind of agreement.
Council was probably concerned about was how can we make sure that the thirteen percent was
not exceeded.
Ms. Leppert indicated that our Library was one of the minor players and the odds of the larger
players dropping out were not high. We can continue to encourage other libraries to join. They
were billed quarterly, the directors talks all of the time and there were no surprises with the billing.
MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the Agreement for the LYNX!
Consortium Services and if the costs get high, there was a clause in there that we could get out
quickly without damages.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Blacker, Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna and Dakan. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 35 TO APPROVE ADOPTION OF AN AMENDED COMPREHENSIVE
LAND USE)
Acting Mayor Ozuna informed Council that the Public Hearing on this matter was held on June
17, 2002 and the order of Decision was approved on July 15, 2002. The Community Development
Department has requested that adoption of this Bill be added to the Agenda and considered at this
time.
Bill No. 35 was read by title as follows:
AN ORDINANCE ADOPTING AN AMENDED COMPREHENSIVE LAND USE MAP THAT
SUPERSEDES AND REPLACES THE OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE LAND' USE AS
ADOPTED BY THE CITY OF CALDWELL, CANYON COUNTY, IDAHO ON OCTOBER 11,
1995; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES, RESOLUTIONS, ORDERS, AND PARTS
THEREOF IN CONFLICT HEREWITH.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to waive the rules requiring that a Bill be read at
three separate times and read in full for one reading and pass at this time.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper that Bill No. 35 be passed and entitled Ordinance
No. 2439 after the one reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
NEW BUSINESS
(ACCEPT THE TENTATIVE BUDGET AND SET THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR AUGUST 19,
2002 AT THE REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING)
Ellay Waite, the City's Finance Director, was recognized and stated that the Council has spent
months reviewing Department Head's submittals on the budget and we were now ready to present
the Tentative Budget for the fiscal year of 2003. A copy of the information that was to be
submitted to the paper was distributed to the Council Members. The budget in total was
$36,061,166 which includes $10,649,890 in the General Fund. He called their attention to the fact
that under General Obligation Bonds, the proposed expenditures for the fiscal year 2003 was
$1,102,951. The fees that have been suggested for increase were included in the budget. They
will discuss another fee workshop with the Mayor when be arrives. Those will be presented at the
next Council Meeting for public hearing. This budget was one million dollars less than the
previous year's budget in down draw of fund balance.
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Mr. Waite indicated that this was a sound budget. This budget takes into account the need to add
more police officers, more firefighters and to enhance their pay and to consider raises for the other
City employees. It was frugal and wise use of taxpayer's money. There would be detailed copies
of the budget for the public to review. It represents a very good financial status of the City. The
employees have been very diligent in their efforts to accomplish the goals set forth by the Mayor
and City Council and the Department Heads.
Notice of Public Hearing
Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2002 -03 (FY03)
City of Caldwell, Idaho
A public hearing, pursuant to Idaho Code 50 -1002, for consideration of the proposed budget
for the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2002, and ends September 30, 2003, will be held in the Community
Meeting Room, in the Caldwell Police Station 110 5th Ave., Caldwell, Idaho, at 7:00 p.m. on August 19, 2002.
Comments, written or otherwise, about the proposed budget are welcome. Copies of the proposed FY03
Caldwell City Budget (in detail) are available at City Hall from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays.
City Hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring accommodations for disabilities
related to the budget documents or to the hearing, please contact the Office of the City Clerk,
(208) 455 -3000, at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing.
FY 01 FY 02 FY 03
Actual Budgeted Proposed
FUND Expenditures Expenditures Expenditures
General Fund
$ 7,773,281
$ 9,288,880
$ 10,649,890
Caldwell Events Ctr Fund
202,241
196,790
201,081
Library Fund
538,390
660,700
664,260
Street Fund
2,323,345
4,238,428
4,932,707
Airport Fund
1,260,382
470,107
2,370,951
Recreation Fund
316,425
355,069
409,004
Liability Ins Fund
119,341
122,401
129,568
Cemetery Fund
160,106
197,183
206,147
Cemetery Capital Imp Fund
2,018
6,500
17,500
Cemetery Perp Care Fund
26,000
26,000
22,000
CDBG Fund
2,500
100,000
-
H.U.D. Fund (Remaining)
10,810
58,782
69,095
General Obligation Bonds
334,653
484,190
1,102,551
Debt Service Fund
581,470
629,339
593,464
Capital Imp Fund
246,014
826,934
759,759
Police Station Construction Fund
3,558,899
1,435,000
-
GoIfFund
774,129
837,911
869,562
Water Fund
1,595,887
3,079,420
3,774,874
Sewer Fund
2,704,513
5,814,11.8
5,637,362
Sanitation Fund
1,714,411
2,037,587
2,393,675
Street Lighting Fund
171,907
266,749
276,034
Employee Health Ins Fund
659,056
745,061
809,537
Employee Dental Ins Fund
87,122
103,903
113,445
Employee Flex Fund
48,616
50,000
46,000
Agency Fund
36,107
12,700
12,700
TOTAL Expenditures
$ 25,247,623
$ 32,043,752
$ 36,061,166
City of Caldwell Budget Hearing Notice
FY 01 FY 02 FY 03
Actual Non- Budgeted Non- Proposed Non-
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Property Tax Property Tax Property Tax
FUND Revenue Revenue Revenue
General Fund
$ 4,338,498
$ 4,617,539
$ 5,325,640
Caldwell Events Ctr Fund
204,908
196,790
200,526
Library Fund
185,944
287,872
276,519
Street Fund
2,546,977
2,820,421
3,205,526
Airport Fund
1,130,262
336,464
2,13I,856
Recreation Fund
218,995
198,120
243,803
Liability Ins Fund
145,949
146,115
152,161
Cemetery Fund
121,539
138,888
145,888
Cemetery Capital Imp Fund
9,994
10,450
10,103
Cemetery Perp Care Fund
52,655
48,950
44,096
CDBG Fund
-
100,000
-
H.U.D. Fund (Remaining)
7,613
126,000
90,779
General Obligation Bonds
7,398
1,000
15,221
Debt Service Fund
442,096
583,214
448,539
Capital Imp Fund
244,432
497,819
966,728
Police Station Construction Fund
228,879
25,000
-
Golf Fund
735,029
803,350
860,283
Water Fund -
2,684,624
1,885,453
2,321,437
Sewer Fund
4,611,213
3,746,023
3,798,633
Sanitation Fund
1,843,854
1,836,439
2,319,177
Street Lighting Fund
230,664
256,543
289,375
Employee Health Ins Fund
689,430
740,477
815,280
Employee Dental his Fund
108,607
106,503
117,539
Employee Flex Fund
49,551
50,000
46,000
Agency Fund
36,106
12,700
12,700
TOTAL Other Revenue
$ 20,875,217
$ 19,572,130
$ 23,837,810
FY 01
FY 02
FY 03
Actual
Budgeted
Proposed
Property Tax
Property Tax
Property Tax
FUND Revenue
Revenue
Revenue
General Fund
$ 4,108,708 $
4,492,777 $
5,002,349
Library Fund
367,596
372,828
387,741
Street Fund
643,613
648,496
785,847
Airport Fund
56,558
57,012
59,868
Recreation Fund
136,315
138,474
146,782
Cemetery Fund
57,262
58,143
59,887
General Obligation Bonds
470,237
483,190
501,551
Capital Imp Fund
I94,926
210,499
223,129
TOTAL Property Tax Revenue
$ 6,035,215 $
6,461,419 $
7,167,154
SUBTOTAL All Revenue 26,910,432 26,033,550 31,004,964
Use of Fund Balance or
Retained Earnings (1,662,809) 6,010,202 5,056,203
TOTAL All Revenue $ 25,247,623 $ 32,043,752 $ 36,061,166
City of Caldwell Budget Hearing Notice
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1, Monica Jones, City Clerk of the City of Caldwell, Idaho, do hereby certify that the above
is a true and correct statement of the proposed expenditures and revenues for fiscal year 2003,
all of which have been tentatively approved and entered at Iength in the Journal of
Proceedings. I further certify that the City of Caldwell, Idaho, did give notice for said
hearing with notice having been published twice at least seven days apart prior to the adoption
Of the budget by the City Council. Citizens are invited to attend the budget hearing on August 19,
2002, at 7:00 p.m. and have the right to provide written or oral comments concerning the entire
City budget. A copy of the proposed City budget (in detail) is available at City Hall for
inspection during regular office hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Publication Dates: August 9 and August 16, 2002
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Wells to accept the Tentative Budget as presented by the
Finance Director and set the Public Hearing for the budget for August 10, 2002 at 7:00 during the
Regular City Council Meeting in this building.
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor arrived and continued with the Agenda.
(PUBLIC HEARING TO HEAR OBJECTIONSTO THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO. 01 -2 REGARDING FINANCING OF SEWER AND WATER
CONNECTION FEES ASSESSED BY THE CITY)
Mayor Nancolas stated that the next order of business was a Public Hearing to hear objections to
the Assessment Roll for Local Improvement District No. 01 -2 which was regarding to financing
sewer and water connections.
Gordon Law, the City Engineer, called Council's attention to the fact that there was $52,000
approximately included in this L.I.D. in its closing. The purpose of Council was to hear any
objections to the preparation of the Assessment Roll and the amounts that were there and to pass
on those objections as Council deems appropriate. Dave Marsten of the Engineering Staff was
present and most intimately involved in preparing the Assessment Roll and the details related to it.
He would be available for any questions Council might have. The three reading rule needs to be
waived and the Bill passed tonight. Mr. Law also noted that Staff has not received any objections
to this Assessment Roll.
The Mayor declared the Public Hearing open. No one was signed to speak at this time.
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Hopper to close the Public Hearing.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Callsen, and Hopper. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(CONSIDER BILL NO. 34 CONFIRMING THE ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT WITH THE REQUEST TO WAIVE THE RULES AND PASS ON
THE FIRST READING)
Mayor Nancolas read Bill No. 34 by title only as follows:
AN ORDINANCE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS IN CONNECTION WITH LOCAL
IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT NO, 01 -2 FOR THE CITY OF CALDWELL, IDAHO,
INCLUDING THE NAMING OF SAID DISTRICT, THE CREATION OF SAID DISTRICT,
THE HEARING OF PROTESTS AND THE FINDINGS MADE THEREAFTER IN
CONNECTION THEREWITH; PROVIDING THE MEANS OF DETERMINING THE VALUE
OF REAL PROPERTY IN SAID DISTRICT; SETTING OUT THE IMPROVEMENTS MADE,
THE PROPERTY AFFECTED, AND THE BENEFITS TO BE RECEIVED BY THE
PROPERTY ASSESSED WITHIN SAID LOCAL IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT;
ASSESSMENT ROLL FOR SAID DISTRICT LEVYING THE ASSESSMENT CONTAINED
THEREIN, PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT AND NOTICE OF SAID ASSESSMENTS,
AND PROVIDING FOR THE FINALITY OF THE DETERMINATION OF THE
REGULARITY, VALIDITY, AND CORRECTNESS OF SAID ASSESSMENT ROLL;
RATIFYING THE PROCEEDINGS TAKEN IN CONNECTION WITH THE CREATION,
PREPARATION, AND ADOPTION OF THE ASSESSMENT ROLL, THE HEARING HELD
THEREON AND THE NOTICE OF SAID HEARING AS TO SAID LOCAL IMPROVEMENT
DISTRICT; PROVIDING SEVERABILITY, AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to waive the rules requiring that a Bill be read at
three separate times and read in full for one reading.
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Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen that Bill No. 34 be passed and entitled Ordinance
No. 2438 after the one reading by title only.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI - JUDICIAL) ON CASE NO. ANN- 72 -02, REQUEST BY DENNIS
CARTWRIGHT TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 19.19 ACRES INTO THE CITY AS AN R -1
(SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONE TO INCLUDE A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT)
Mayor Nancolas stated that the next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing, Quasi - Judicial, on
Case No. ANN- 72 -02, a request by Dennis Cartwright to annex approximately 19.19 acres into the
City as an R -1 (Single Family Residential) zone to include a development agreement. The Mayor
explained the rules with regard to this Hearing and the three following bearings on the Agenda.
Anyone caring to speak must be signed up and sworn in before making their presentation. At this
time, he asked that everyone who signed to speak to any one of the four hearings to please stand
so they could be sworn in at this time. After the swearing in, the Mayor opened the Public
Hearing and asked for the Staff Report from the Community Development Department.
Joan Johnson, Community Development Planner, was recognized and acknowledged that she was
sworn in. Ms. Johnson proceeded with the Staff Report stating drat the public notice requirements
were met; the request was to annex was to annex approximately 19.19 acres of land into the City
as an R -I Single Family Residential Zone; the applicant's narrative was attached for Council
review; Staff has prepared a proposed Development Agreement to accompany this annexation
request. There was a couple of modified conditions that the Planning and Zoning Commission did
recommend at their Public Hearing and they were listed under the Planning and Zoning
Commission's recommendation. She received a memo from the Engineering Department
providing their comments. Under No.3, they have listed three different items that they were
requiring to be included in the Development Agreement which has been done, Ms, Johnson
further said that she had a discussion today from the applicant's representative, Rita Earl, and each
of the Council has a copy of the memo she wrote explaining how we had changed page 2 of the
Development Agreement and the attachment that goes with it. This change was that Item No. G
has been deleted in its entirety.
The Mayor Iabeled the memo from Ms. Johnson to the Mayor and Council as CC -1001; a letter
from Pioneer Irrigation district was labeled CC -1002.
Rita Earl, Earl and Associates, 314 Badiola Street, acknowledged that she was sworn in. She
commented on the following: Dennis Cartwright was the owner of the property; she pointed out
the location of the property on the map for the benefit of Council; the property was approximately
19.19 acres and was located on the east side of South Florida Avenue between Homedale and
Karcher Road. The request was being made to preplan for future development of the property.
She met with Vaughn Heinrich of the Vallivue School District with regard to this project and he
was aware of the request to come into the City of Caldwell and the need for additional schools. He
indicated that the Vallivue School District was planning and were in the process of obtaining
another parcel of ground out in south Caldwell and west Nampa area. City services will be
available to this site; they felt it was appropriate to delete Item G of the Development Agreement;
made the suggestion to change the wording of Item H as follows, "The applicant on its behalf and
its assigns agrees that if any water rights should be abandoned; instead of abandonment, it will
transfer such rights to the City." The Engineering Department was in agreement to make this
change in the Development Agreement. The Comprehensive Plan designation for this subject was
R -M so our request for an R -I Zone, Low Density Residential was appropriate.
The Mayor labeled the new wording of Item H in the Development Agreement as CC -1003.
Steve Glasgow, 228 Plaza Place, Eagle was signed to speak, but stated he had no comments at this
time.
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Hopper to close the public testimony portion of the hearing.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Qzuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Callsen, and Hopper. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor presented the Evidence List as follows: CC -1061, the memo from Ms. Johnson; CC-
1002, letter from Pioneer Irrigation; CC -1003, language for Item H on the Development
Agreement; the City of Caldwell zone map; Sign up sheets; and Staff Report.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Blacker to accept the Evidence List as presented
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Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS:
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Analysis as
specified in Staff Report.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Councilman Hopper presented the following Findings of Fact: The general facts outlined in the
Staff report; the public testimony heard tonight; the evidence list that was presented; there was no
testimony presented in objection to this annexation.
Councilperson Ozuna added that it was contiguous to the City Limits.
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Dakan to accept the Findings of Fact as presented.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Blacker, Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, and Wells. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Callsen that the City Council has the authority to approve or
deny requests for annexation; the public notice requirements were met; and the hearing was held
within the guidelines of applicable codes and ordinances.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Callsen, and Hopper. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDER OF DECISION:
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Ozuna that based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law, the Caldwell City Council orders that Base No. ANN- 72 -02, a request by Dennis
Cartwright to annex approximately 19.19 acres into the City of Caldwell as an R -1 zone, to
include a Development Agreement as amended by evidence items CC -1001 and CC -1003 was
approved; in addition, the applicant shall abide by the terms and conditions as outlined in the
amended Development Agreement.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to close the Public Hearing.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI - JUDICIAL) ON CASE NO. ANN- 74 -02, A REQUEST BY
GRAPEVINE 7, INC., FOR APPROVAL TO ANNEX APPROXIMATELY 29.54 ACRES INTO
THE CITY AS A C -3 (SERVICE COMMERCIAL) ZONE TO INCLUDE A DEVELOPMENT
AGREEMENT)
The Mayor stated that the next item on the Agenda was a Public Hearing, Quasi - Judicial, on Case
No. ANN -74 -02 a request by Grapevine 7, Inc. for approval to annex approximately 29.54 acres in
the City as C -3 Zone. The Hearing would be conducted in the same manner as the previous one.
Councilman Wells noted that he would abstain on this item as he did have a conflict.
The Mayor opened the Public Hearing and recognized Mr. Hasson, who would be presenting the
Staff Report.
Steve Hasson, the Community Development Director, 621 Cleveland Blvd., acknowledged that he
was sworn in and presented the following background. Mr. Hasson pointed out the location of this
particular parcel of land on the map for the benefit of the Mayor and Council. He indicated that it
was a 30 acre parcel of land that fronts for 986 feet on Franklin Boulevard. Chris and Arlene
Yamamoto were simply requesting that this 30 acre parcel of farm land be brought into the City as
C -3 which was Service Commercial Zone. Along with that, they would be asking for a
Comprehensive Text change because the land was currently zoned Agricultural and the map
would have to be changed. As part of a rezone, the standard process was to attach a Development
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Agreement which was attached to the application and was straight forward and the applicant was
in agreement. They did ask that one of the conditions of the Development Agreement be slightly
modified. It had said that the applicant will construct a frontage road parallel to Highway 20/26
(Article II of the Development Agreement, Article II, 2,1, c); c) would read as follows: "The
applicant will construct a frontage road parallel to Highway 20/26 (Franklin Road) or multiple
commercial uses shall enter into a cross access agreement in lieu of driveway." They have been
advised by ITD that because of the future transportation trips anticipated on High 20/26, that they
were going to discourage driveway entrances as part of their access management program.
Instead, they will encourage frontage roads. The same would hold true on Karcher. The criteria
for annexation was two fold: it has to be contiguous to a parcel already in the City and it has to be
located within the City's Impact Area. Both of these requirements were satisfied. Twenty -four
acres of the back part of this property was to be an RV Park and we have received the application
and it will be coming forward.
Rita Earl, Earl and Associates, 314 BadioIa, again acknowledged she was sworn in. Mrs. Earl
noted the following: the applicant was Grapevine 7, Inc. who were interested in having an RV
Park on the back 24 acres of this property; the owners of the property were Chris and Arlene
Yamamoto who were participating in the annexation; they believed this rezone was appropriate to
the area as the City has been committed to commercial development along Highway 20/26 for
some time and this will continue; Grapevine 7 has retained Earl and Associates to continue to
working on the RV Park and the application has been submitted to the City. When we brought
this forward, we knew that the front 8 to 10 acres would remain vacant at this time, but we do
want commercial there. That prompted us to request the change in Item C of the Development
Agreement. Also, the water rights issue came up. They would like for the Development
Agreement to reflect the change from the previous hearing as follows: "The Applicant, on its
behalf and its assigns, agrees that if any water rights should be abandoned, instead of
abandonment it will transfer such rights to the City."
The Mayor asked Ben Weymouth, Assistant City Engineer, if the language was appropriate as
requested. Mr. Weymouth indicated that it was. The general intent was to limit accesses along
20/26 to half mile points. Mrs. Earl indicated that they did agree with the Development
Agreement.
Kris S. Freedman, 5180 Larkwood, Meridian, acknowledged he was sworn in. Mr. Freedman
indicated that he was to be the chief operating owner of the RV Park and the builder of it. He was
hopeful to be annexed into the City.
Reed Taylor, 19210 Wagner Road in Caldwell, acknowledged he was sworn in. Mr. Taylor
indicated his support of this project.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to close the public testimony portion of this
Hearing.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Blacker, and Callsen. Abstain: Wells.
Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
EVIDENCE LIST:
The Mayor presented the following Evidence List: Sign up sheets, Staff Report, City of Caldwell
zone map; CC -1001, a memo from Earl, Mason and Stanfield, Inc. regarding the language
suggested for the access portion of the Development Agreement; CC -1002, the document in the
first public hearing discussing the transfer of water rights and the same language would be
included in this Development Agreement.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to accept the Evidence List as presented.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Blacker, and Callsen. Abstain: Wells.
Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS:
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper to accept the Comprehensive Plan Analysis as
outlined in the Staff Report.
Those voting yes: Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, and Blacker. Abstain: Wells. Those voting
no: none. Absent and not voting: none,
MOTION CARRIED
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Councilman Hopper proposed that the Findings of Fact include the general facts outlined in the
Staff Report; Public Testimony heard this evening; the evidence that has been presented and the
modifications to the Development Agreement; no one spoke against this annexation in the Public
Hearing; the parcel involved as contiguous to the City Limits.
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MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Callsen to approve the Findings of Fact as presented by
Councilman Hopper.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Blacker, Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, and Dakan. Abstain: Wells.
Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Callsen that the City Council has the authority to approve or
deny requests for annexation; the public notice requirements were met; and the hearing was held
within the guidelines of applicable codes and ordinances.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Dakan, Blacker, Callsen, and Hopper. Abstain: Wells.
Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDER OF DECISION:
The Mayor indicated that the Order of Decision should include the amendments to the
Development Agreement that would include the language as presented in CC -1001 and the
language in CC -1002.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Ozuna that based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law, the Caldwell City Council orders that Case No. ANN- 74 -02, requests by the Grapevine 7,
Inc. for the following: A change to the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map to Commercial; to
annex approximately 29.54 acres into the City; to rezone approximately 29.54 as a C -3 (Service
Commercial) zone; and to include a Development Agreement to clarify the terms and conditions
of development; that Development Agreement as specified in evidence CC -1001 with the change
to item I as specified in evidence item CC -] 002 was approved.
Ms. Johnson noted that Item No. C was previously modified to include "or the multiple
commercial uses shall enter into a cross access agreement ". Councilman Hopper stated that he
was adopting the conditions in total as specified in CC -1001.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Blacker, and Callsen. Abstain: Wells.
Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Callsen to close the Public Hearing.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Blacker, and Callsen. Abstain: Wells.
Those voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI - JUDICIAL) ON CASE NO. SUB- 73P -02, A REQUEST BY
CARRINGTON COMPANY FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF CARRINGTON
PLAZA, WHICH CONSISTS OF 2 COMMERCIAL LOTS ON 10.86 ACRES IN A C -I
(NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL) ZONE)
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The Mayor stated that this was also a Public Hearing, Quasi-judicial, and was a request by
Carrington Company for preliminary plat approval of Carrington Plaza consisting of 2 commercial
lots on 10.86 acres in a C -1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone. This request will follow the same
process as before. Sign up sheets were available at the staff table for anyone caring to testify in
this matter. The Public Hearing was then opened by the Mayor.
Joan Johnston, Community Development Planner for the City of Caldwell, 621 Cleveland was
recognized and acknowledged that she was still under oath. Her testimony included the following:
As noted in Section 1, the public notice requirements were met; request was by the Carrington
Company for preliminary plat approval to develop the Carrington Plaza Subdivision consisting of
two commercial lots in a C -1 Neighborhood Commercial Zone. As outlined in the background,
the Carrington Company two years did receive planned unit development approval to place a gas
station /service station at the site at the southeast corner of Tenth and Ustick. A couple of
development meetings were held with Staff. The last meeting she had with Ben Weymouth and
Scott Stansfield was outlined on the third page. There were three main items discussed including
both driveway entrances on Ustick Road, one nearer to the Tenth Avenue intersection and one
nearer to the new fire station. The Caldwell Hearing Examiner recommended a fifteen foot
landscaping strip be placed between the curb and the sidewalk allowing an offset sidewalk in order
for residents in the area to walk to the site. However, in reviewing that item with the Engineering
Department, it was discovered that when they widen the road at Tenth Avenue, there was not
enough room in the right of way for an offset sidewalk. As noted under 2. 10, Item No. 12 and 13,
there were a couple of items that the Engineering Department wanted noted. Mr. Weymouth
would talk to Council about those items. Under 2.13, Irrigation, Pioneer Irrigation noted that they
will not take over ownership or maintenance of any pressurized irrigation system for commercial
development. It needs to be owned and maintained by business owner's association. After the
last pre-development meeting, she received from Mrs. Earl a revised plat with the suggested
driveway relocations on it. Mrs. Earl would give Council copies of that document.
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Councilman Wells noted that in the Staff Report, it talks about temporary service sewer and
temporary drainage basin. Further on, it talks about no hookups to the sewer line extension and
something about temporary septic tank and could they verify the temporary.
Ben Weymouth, Assistant City Engineer, 621 Cleveland Blvd., recognized he was still under oath.
Mr. Weymouth stated that there were not any sewer lines with capacity near the site to serve it.
There was one along the east boundary and that line was already over capacity. The intent here
was to have the applicant install a septic system so they can be picked off by a future line at Ustick
Road. I believe that line on Ustick was budgeted for the next fiscal year. The sewer service will
be temporary by a septic to be followed by connection to the municipal system once our main
lines were available. They would be required to hook up as soon as it was available. With regard
to drainage, the drainage from, this site will be incorporated with the plat as a whole for the
interim.
Rita Earl, Earl and Associates, 314 Badiola St., acknowledged that she remained under oath. Mrs.
Earl presented a map which the Mayor labeled as CC -1001 and presented some background on
this project. Two years ago, the Carrington Company came to Caldwell and purchased this comer
on Tenth and Ustick which was previously annexed into the City and zoned for commercial use.
At that time, we brought forward a Special Use Permit and requested a site plan that would show
an anchor tenant, some other commercial uses and on the comer of Tenth and Ustick there would
be a gas station. This went through the Public Hearing process and was approved by the Hearing
Examiner, Subsequently, it was extended for a year while Mr. Carrington looked for an anchor
tenant and he was still doing so. His desire was to have a grocery store in that area. One of the
things the City recognized as did Mr. Carrington, was that as the community continues to grow,
there was a need to have a convenience store /gas station out there. Maverick Inc. has come in and
they want to purchase the corner parcel and develop a store there. In long discussions with City
Staff, we started working with them back in March determining how this would be platted. Our
final decision was that we would make two lots, one for the Maverick site and the other lot would
be the remainder of the property. At such time as the anchor tenant comes in or some other tenant
comes in to develop there, we would continue on and perhaps come forward with another plat for
the larger parcel. We have two roads coming together that obviously were of importance to the
City — Ustick and Tenth. It was also her understanding that at some point in the future there
would be a traffic signal at Tenth and Ustick. When we received our SUP, we presented a site
plan that was approved by the Hearing Examiner. Based on that site plan and its approval, Mr.
Carrington moved forward working through Orville Collins looking for tenants. Based upon the
site plan, he went to Maverick and they entered into an agreement for this parcel, He was using
that same site plan in moving forward in finding other tenants. We did have a permit issued to
them and we do feel that we have vested rights in that permit. The issue of the sewer line came to
their attention. The intent was to connect to the same sewer line that the Fire Station was
connecting to. We have always discussed that if we would not be able to do that, we would put in
a temporary septic system through the approval process of Southwest District Health. When a
sewer line was available, they will make the connection in accordance to the City's policy. They
agreed to the landscaping that would take place. The issue of driveways was also established on
the site plan and this was where some conversations have come up with Mr. Weymouth. If you
look at the revised map that Joan has handed out, the northeast comer of the plat shows a driveway
along the eastern boundary where it was common boundary with the Fire Substation. The intent of
that driveway was to allow access for delivery vehicles to the major tenant. The concern came up
with where the City required the Fire Substation to locate its driveway which was along that same
property line on their side. The discussion became whether they had to move or not. In working
with Mr. Weymouth, we determined that we could continue to have that service drive there. A
sign would be placed at the drive instructing people that it was only a service drive. If you would
look at the map, even though it doesn't show it, you can see where the curb line goes. The curb
line would extend down to whatever building was there which would prevent people from using
that as an entrance or an exit into the parking lot. The amount of deliveries and the time of
deliveries for a grocery store was usually very early in the morning. The driveway that would
serve the fire substation was for employees only and was not for general public. We were asking
to keep that driveway in that location.
The other driveway that became a question was the one further to the west on Ustick. The original
site plan called for a driveway adjacent to parcel I on the map. The intent was to allow Maverick
to have direct access to and from Ustick Road. We understand that Ustick would be expanding in
width and that there would be a dedicated turn bay. The concern her client had with Mr.
Weymouth's request to move this over was what it dodp with his relationship to the property and
the site. He was only purchasing that short area. To have to extend his purchase another
approximately eight feet becomes very difficult for him. Dan Murray from Maverick will discuss
this with Council. He would like to request a compromise where the driveway could be moved
back closer to his parcel approximately forty feet.
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Mrs. Earl continued stating that when they went before the Hearing Examiner after the gentleman
from Thomas Development spoke in favor of the project, the Hearing Examiner felt that we should
include another landscape strip which would be behind the curb and before the sidewalk fifteen
feet wide. This was a concern for them and also to the Engineering Department. The site itself
will have a fifteen foot landscape strip which was approved as a part of the SUP. To put this
additional strip brings concerns to Engineering about having to remove it as Tenth Street expands
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and concerns for them as to how it would be taken care of in the future. They have also met with
Mr. Freeman of the Pioneer Irrigation District with regard to the Steelmen Well Pipe.
Mayor Nancolas asked that Mr. Weymouth briefly discuss the driveway issue. Mr. Weymouth
stated that they were not objecting to the easterly driveway location at all. With regard to the
westerly driveway, it was originally shown at 220 feet off of Tenth Avenue. We had concerns
with that and a condition that it be right in and right out only at that clearance. When future plans
came in, we noticed Brian Avenue on the north side of Ustick was offset by approximately 65 feet
from this approach. We want to keep those driveways within ten feet or more than one hundred
fifty feet apart to avoid turning conflict as cars enter and exit both of them. That was why we
came up with the condition and it was shown two hundred eighty three feet away from Tenth
Avenue on this revised plat that Mrs. Earl has submitted,
Mrs. Earl stated that she failed to mention one item. Councilman Wells asked about the storm
drainage. Because only one parcel was being developed at this time, we want to be able to just do
a temporary storm system. There will be an agreement between Maverick and Carrington as to its
location and how it will be operated and maintained until the rest of the site was developed. Then
all of the drainage will be incorporated into a master plan for this site.
Orville Collins, 1002 Blaine Street acknowledged that he was under oath and briefly addressed
this matter. He noted that this was approved two years ago and the plans up to scale at that time;
the development for the Maverick people and sale was based upon what the scale of the program
was at that time; this was a business looked forward to by the people in the area; will provide
jobs and help the tax base; he understood Mr. Weymouth's concerns; and he would ask Council
to consider a compromise.
There was several questions and discussion between Councilman Wells and Mr. Collins. The tape
was available for anyone caring to review it.
Dan Murray, Maverick Country Stores, 880 West Center Street, North Salt Jake, Utah,
acknowledged that he was under oath. Mr. Murray noted that obviously they needed a driveway
to service their store; as the driveway was moved further away, it's functionality was diminished;
the circulation of their tanker trucks as they deliver fuel was also of concern as they require a
larger turning radius and was one of the reasons they wanted that driveway in a closer proximity.
He could understand the Staff's desire to have this driveway which would service not just their
Maverick Store, but also be a service point for the balance of the shopping center. He could also
understand Staffs suggestion that the driveway align with Brian Street. The challenge was that it
starts moving that driveway away from us. The other observation was that the parcel to the north
would need a driveway onto Ustick to service it as Ustick was developed. The compromise he
wanted to put forth to the City and to Staff was what if we looked at aligning our driveway with a
proposed future driveway for the Veterinary Clinic. When that side of the road was improved
with curb, gutter, and sidewalk and a formal entry established, it would seem that there would be a
conflict between the location of drives because there would be three drives. Our drive and the two
drives on the north. He would propose as a potential compromise that we look at contacting the
Veterinary Clinic across the street and look at positioning our drive so that it would align with the
Clinic with stipulations that the driveway not be any closer to the intersection than 180 or 200 feet
or 220. Our issue was a driveway that will actually service our property with the extenuating need
of the tanker trucks for fuel deliveries and at the same time recognizing that a driveway on the
north side was not going to align with ours whether that be Brian Street or the Clinic.
There was considerable discussion pertaining to this issue particularly with regard to Mr. Murray
meeting with the Clinic and the City be involved in that meeting as well. This would mean tabling
this matter tonight until that meeting occurred. It was suggested that it be approved tonight subject
to the endorsement of the City Engineer and Staff. The Mayor noted that obviously this was
approved several years ago as a Special Use Permit with the driveway being closer. His question
to Mr. Weymouth was how was it acknowledged that there needed to be a change and how the
process works.
Mr. Weymouth stated that it came through for the Special Use Permit with a site plan. That was
also approved with the Special Use Permit. Brian Street was not shown on that site plan and it
was an oversight on our part not to realize we had a conflict with a street across the road. With
that being said, 1 can't answer where we are from a legal standpoint regarding the prior approval.
The Mayor indicated that he believed this process was corrected over the years and that was why
we now ask for the adjoining properties to be shown for connection or streets and those kind of
issues. Mr. Weymouth stated that this was correct. He also noted that two years ago, we were not
aware of traffic issues. We probably didn't even consider these kinds of conflicts when we
reviewed this application. It was only this last year that we became aware of the traffic issues and
the need to address them.
There was considerable discussion as to how far the driveway could be moved without causing a
safety issue and still accommodate Mr. Murray's needs and meet all the transportation needs.
During the discussion, Mr. Murray stated that he would still like to see a compromise and would
like to see the matter tabled for further discussion. This request was discussed at some length and
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the tape was available to review. The Mayor suggested a motion to continue this hearing in order
that all parties would have a chance to meet and resolve the issue pertaining to the driveway.
Mike Oke, 709 Trailside Drive was recognized and acknowledged that he was sworn in. He
explained that he was here as a property owners in West Valley Subdivision and also as President
of the Homeowner Association for Phasesl through 5. He stated that he did like the idea of
having a convenience store in their area, but did wonder what other tenants would be located in
this area and the process that would be followed when that time arrived. The Mayor explained the
process for Mr. Oke and Mrs. Earl also addressed his questions.
It was then MOVED by Wells, SECONDED by Hopper that Council continue this preliminary
plat request to the Regular City Council of August 19, 2002 at 7:00 p.m. in these chambers.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Wells, Blacker, Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, and Dakan. Those
voting no: none, Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
The Mayor declared a five minute recess, after which the Council reconvened back into Regular Session.
(PUBLIC HEARING (QUASI- JUDICIAL) ON CASE NO. SUB- 70P -02, A REQUEST BY RENNY
WYLIE FOR PRELIMINARY PLAT APPROVAL OF CLEARWATER PLAZA SUBDIVISION,
WHICH CONSISTS OF 5 COMMERCIAL LOTS ON 19.35 ACRE IN A C -3 (SERVICE
COMMERCIAL) ZONE)
Mayor Nancolas stated that the next matter was also a Public Hearing, quasi judicial) on request
by Renny Wylie for preliminary plat approval of Clearwater Plaza Subdivision. The Mayor
opened the Public Hearing and requested that Staffmake their report.
Steve Hasson, Community Development Director, 621 Cleveland acknowledged that he was still
under oath. His comments included the following: That this was a request for preliminary plat
approval of a commercial subdivision; he pointed out the location on a map for Council; the
parcel consisted of 19.35 acres; Mr. Wylie was proposing to develop the property in phases as C-
3 Service Commerciai Zone; there was a signalized light in place and the applicant would intend
to use that light and that driveway to access his property which was located close to Wal -Mart
Store; Staff was recommending that there be cross access for parking, drainage, and circulation
between the four parcels up front; each parcel was approximately 1 to 2 acres and there was a
remaining large parcel, about 13 acres. Mr. Hasson reported that Mr. Wylie was seeking to
subdivide the subject parcel, east of the Wal -Mart Store into parcels. The signaled driveway entry
into Wal -Mart on Cleveland Boulevard would serve as a shared private roadway through a cross
access agreement with the Wal -Mart Corporation He also reported that there was a provision in
the subdivision ordinance, which states that all parcels must front public streets. In Mr. Wylie's
case, this circumstance would impede the development of this parcel unless this issue is addressed
with the Engineering Department. A commercial driveway must have 40 feet and Mr. Wylie has
approximately one -half of this frontage available for driveway access. Mr. Wylie has just
constructed a Hollywood Video and has done a good job so they do anticipate that his other
developments will be of the same caliber.
Council discussed this request and asked a number of questions with regard to access rights,
drainage, parking, agreements with Wal -Mart, safety barriers, and the Notus Canal and Elijah
Dram, signage and access to Laster Lane, and the variance requested by Mr. Wylie for signage at
the Hollywood Video. Tape was available for anyone caring to review.
Renny Wylie, 1676 West Clarendon, Eagle, recognized he was under oath and presented his
remarks pertaining to this request. Mr. Wylie explained that there were three existing accesses on
the Wal -Mart property; one on Ustick, one on Cleveland which was a right in and right out, and
the signalized approach on Cleveland. It was their intention to develop the four parcels (which he
pointed out on the map). They do not currently have a plan for the development of the ground in
the back. Laster was not developed from either side. They do have the Notus Canal to get over
and the Elijah Drain. Part of the parcel does not lend itself to retail development currently. We
would prefer to have their secondary access allowed out through the existing three accesses from
the Wal -Mart property. Even if we could figure out a way to circumnavigate Notus Canal and
Elijah Drain, there were no roads abutting it so it couldn't go anywhere. We would like to
develop Laster Lane in the future. In our conversations with Wal -Mart, they agreed to grant the
easement as part of their sale agreement for 30 feet beyond their landscape which will allow for
driveway entrance throughout along that boundary. We intend to have each parcel to be able to
meet the City's and Wal -Mart's requirement for storm drainage and parking. Wal -Mart will put a
deed restriction for more parking spaces than required by City Ordinance. They hope to put the
storm drain facility into a common lot and each lot to have enough parking for itself. We were
trying to market those four parcels for retail use and have received a lot of interest. They did
intend to follow the landscaping requirements. lie also reported that he had talked with the Fire
Marshal as to what he would require. The Fire Marshal didn't express any concerns other than
once they go past pad D, we need to address the Laster Lane situation.
Ben Weymouth commented on the following: According to the City's Subdivision Ordinance,
parcels should front public streets. The parcel was not served by a public street and the signalized
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entrance into Wal -Mart was proposed to be used for cross access onto this parcel. The
Engineering Department was willing to waive the public street requirements with the provision
that the following be drafted: 1) Cross access agreement 2) Ingress /egress easement and 3)
Operation and maintenance requirements. He also noted that the placement of a second driveway
next to the signalized driveway would create transportation conflict.
Mr. Weymouth further stated that in the Staff Report, under Engineering comments, 2.7.5, Item
No.2, it states that all lots have to front on a public street and the Order of Decision requests that
all conditions of the City Engineer be met. He would suggest that Item No. 2 be replaced with
8.14 further in the Staff Report.
The Mayor stated that specifically: The issue of secondary access for parcels A, B, C, and D can
be addressed through a cross access agreement with Wal -Mart to one of their northern driveways.
Council would need to base approval upon the completion of that secondary access agreement
with Wal -Mart for the front section and that all issues of preliminary plat be addressed on the
lower parcel when development plans were proposed. Again, the Mayor noted that Item No. 2
under 2.7.5 in the Staff Report would be deleted and replaced with the statement made in 8.14.
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Hopper to close the public testimony portion of the hearing
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Blacker, Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, and Wells. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
EVIDENCE LIST:
The Mayor presented the Evidence List which included: Staff Report, sign up sheets, City of
Caldwell zoning map.
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Hopper to approve the Evidence List as presented by the
Mayor.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Blacker, Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, and Wells. Those
voting no: none, Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN ANALYSIS:
MOVED by Hopper, SSECONDED by Blacker to adopt the Comprehensive Plan Analysis as
outlined in the Staff Report.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
FINDINGS OF FACT:
Councilman Hopper presented the following facts: Accept as Findings of Fact the general
testimony as presented; the Staff Report; the fact that there was no one testifying in opposition to
this development. The Mayor made the following suggestion: that Mr. Wylie does understand
that the remaining 13 acres would be brought back for further conditions when it was developed;
he also testified as a finding that he would be willing to pursue a public road as access off Laster
Lane when that development occurs; and was willing to put in a temporary barrier along the back
edge along with the landscaping to separate those properties.
The Mayor also informed Mr. Wylie that a preliminary plat was good for one year. If it goes
beyond a year before he develops No. 5 or E, he would have to come back in to request an
extension.
MOVED by Blacker, SECONDED by Ozuna to approve the Findings of Fact as presented. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
CONCLUSIONS OF LAW:
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Hopper that the Caldwell City Council has the authority to
hear requests for preliminary plat approval and to make the decision to approve or deny; the
hearing was legally noticed and conducted within the guidelines of applicable codes and
ordinances.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Callsen, and Hopper. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
ORDER OF DECISION:
Mayor Nancolas noted that Council needs to include the corrections as stated by Mr. Weymouth
on No. 2 under 2.7.5 being replaced by 8.14 and the conditions regarding bringing any
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development back for the lower portion and also the condition of Laster Lane and the condition of
secondary access approval with Wal-Mart being consummated.
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker that based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions
of Law, the City Council orders that Case No. SUB- 70P -02, the preliminary plat of Clearwater
Plaza Subdivision consisting of 5 commercial lots in a C -3 (Service Commercial) zone be
approved with the aforementioned conditions: 8. 14, the Applicant will provide the Community
Development Department with a copy of the ingress /egress easement, utility and cross access
agreements with the Wal -Mart Corporation prior to the granting of a building permit; these
agreements shall provide for the operation and maintenance of the common roadway and
driveway; that 8.16, the applicant will dedicate right of way for the development of Laster Lane
for the future development plans in the southern 13.3 acres; and he would add a 8.17 that would
indicate that future development plans for the southern 13.3 acres will require approval of City
Council to ensure secondary access and safety concerns regarding the waterways as addressed and
remove No. 2 under 2.7.5.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Ozuna, SECONDED by Hopper to close the Public Hearing.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, Callsen, and Hopper. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(PURSUANT TO IDAHO STATE CODE, 67 -2345, AN EXECUTIVE SESSION HAS BEEN
REQUESTED FOR THE PRPOSE OF DISCUSSING PERSONNEL)
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Ozuna that pursuant to Idaho State Code, 67 -2345, the City
Council convene into an Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
MOVED by Hopper, SECONDED by Blacker that the City Council reconvene into Regular
Session at approximately 11:00 p.m.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, Blacker, and Callsen. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(FINANCIAL REPORT)
Councilman Callsen reported that the Finance Committee has reviewed current accounts payable
in the amount of $1,382,125.35 for the period ended July 31, 2002 and a net payroll of
$179,586.74 for the pay period ended July 13, 2002 and net payroll of $187,728.00 for the pay
period ended July 27, 2002.
MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper that accounts payable in the :amount of
$1,382,125.35 represented by check numbers 81263 and through 81624 and the total payroll for
the amount of $367,314.74 represented by check numbers 75215 through 75762 and direct deposit
stub numbers 20775 through 21188 be accepted, payment approved, and vouchers filed hi the
office of the City Clerk.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: 'Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
(CITY COUNCIL REPORTS)
Mayor Nancolas stated that due to the late hour, they would bypass the Council Reports at this
tune.
(MAYOR'S COMMENTS)
The Mayor briefly reported to Council several events coming up as follows: On August 7"' at 6:00
p.m. was the Transportation Report in this room; August 8 at 4:00 p.m, was report on Urbanized
Area; Monday night on August 12"' was a workshop on the Landscape Ordinance; August 14�
was the Mayor's Night at the Rodeo and they were all invited; and after discussion, it was
determined that they would meet at 7:00 a.m. on August 8 to discuss fee increases.
(ADJOURNMENT)
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Since there was no further business, it was MOVED by Callsen, SECONDED by Hopper to
adjourn the Regular Council Meeting at 11:30 p.m.
Roll call vote. Those voting yes: Callsen, Hopper, Ozuna, Dakan, Wells, and Blacker. Those
voting no: none. Absent and not voting: none.
MOTION CARRIED
APPROVED AS written TINS 19th DAY OF August 2002.
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