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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1-18-1996 P&Z MINUTES � 1 t � PLANNING AND ZONING DEPARTMENT � ��je �ttp of �arbb�err , NANCY HUFF Planning & Zoning Director 621 CLEVELAND BLVD. CALDWELL ID 83605 TELEPHONE 455-3021 FAX 455-3003 MINUTES OF THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION Meeting of January 18, 1996 ROLL CALL: Present: Madeline Buckendorf, Ron Reed, Sonia Huyck, Mike Nachtigall, Bettie Pilote, and William Roos Absent: None ' Staff: Nancy Huff, Ed Christopher, and Debra Pendleton The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission was called to order by acting Chairperson Bettie Pilote, at 7:15 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers. MINUTES: The first item of business was approval of the minutes for the meeting of December 14, 1996. A Motion was made by Commissioner Buckendorf that the Minutes be approved as amended. The Motion was seconded by Mike Nachtigall. The Minutes were approved, as amended, unanimously. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: The next item of business was the official election of officers. Commissioner Huyck made a Motion that Bettie Pilote be nominated for Chairperson for the 1996 year. The Motion was seconded by Mike Nachtigall. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Madeline Buckendorf, Ron Reed, Sonia Huyck, Mike Nachtigall, William Roos, No: None Abstained: Bettie Pilote Motion was passed. MINUTES P&Z 1-18-96 Page 1 l Chairperson Pilote opened the nominations for Vice-Chairperson for 1996. Commissioner Reed made a Motion to nominate Commissioner Huyck. It was seconded by Mike Nachtigall. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Madeline Buckendorf, Ron Reed, Mike Nachtigall, William Roos No: None Abstained: Sonia Huyck Motion was passed. Chairperson Pilote opened the nominations for Secretary for 1996. Commissioner Huyck made a Motion to nominate Commissioner Buckendorf. It was seconded by Mike Nachtigall. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Ron Reed, Sonia Huyck, Mike Nachtigall, William Roos No: None Abstained: Madeline Buckendorf Motion was passed. Chairperson Pilote thanked the Board for their support and assured them that she would do her best as Chairperson for the duration of 1996. The Chairperson then recognized the two new Commission members and welcomed them. PUBLIC HEARINGS: The public hearing portion of the agenda then followed. Chairperson Pilote explained the procedure for public hearings. OLD BUSINESS None NEW BUSINESS The first hearing before us this evening is Case # 96-03-SUB-I--A request for a Special Use Permit to construct an additional building for a church sanctuary located on the Northeast Corner of El�in Street and N 7th Ave. ( 705 E. Elgin Street� The Applicant is the Apostolic Assembly Church. MINUTES P&Z 1-18-96 Page 2 l .� Ed Christopher gave the staff report. There was concern over the amount of on-site parking spaces available. This issue was resolved by communication with the adjacent neighbors and the amount of on street parking available. The Church secured permission from the adjacent neighbor to utilize extra parking spaces. Landscaping and screening was approved in accordance with the City Code. The applicant was not present. A motion was made to continue this application until the next scheduled meeting of the Commission, which will be February 15,1996. The Motion was made by Commissioner Roos and seconded by Commissioner Huyck. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Madeline Buckendorf, Ron Reed, Sonia Huyck, Mike Nachtigall, William Roos No: None Motion was passed. The applicant or any person having an interest may appeal this decision. If so, please see the Planning and Zoning Department Staff at a later time. Staff was requested to remind the applicant to be at the meeting or no action will be taken. The second hearing before us this evening is Case # B14-PP-95 -- A Special Use Permit to construct a residential Planned Unit Development known as the Beechwood Subdivision located east of Geor�ia Avenue and Beech Street. The Applicant is Cuatro Development Corporation. Ms. Huff gave the Staff Report. The size of the project is approximately 7.36 acres, with a density of ! 8.9. The project went in front of the City Council for deviations of the Subdivision Ordinance. All requests were waived, except for the interior sidewalks, which the council felt was very important to safety. It is an infill project, with restraints due to its size and density desired. The developer has tried to target a market of affordability. A representative of the Cuatro Development Corporation, Richard Scott, of 222 3rd Ave. So., Nampa, Idaho, was present to speak to the Commission. He provided a preliminary plat showing the area around the project. It consists of low, medium, and high densities and industrial use within a half mile radius of the project area. He stated the need for the City of Caldwell to provide more affordable housing and single family communities. He stated there are several floor plans and as depicted on the Beechwood model, landscaping and signage will be provided. MINUTES P&Z 1-18-96 Page 3 J � He further stated that the City Council mandated that Beech Street would be connected through the property. The developer will dedicate a 56' of right of way and will construct a street. The City Council also approved other deviations as follows: A. 15' setbacks in front and back B. 8` on the side C. 50' x 90' typical lot sizes The Council mandated that there be sidewalks on all interior streets, however, they did allow for the 4' sidewalks within the easement. The Council also stipulated that the common areas and open spaces be distinctive. In summary, he stated that they are striving to accommodate everyone's interest, while still creating a viable project that the citizens of Caldwell will be proud to call home. The Commission asked for clarification of the common areas. What are they and what will be on them? Mr. Scott indicated that common areas at both of the entrances will provide for landscaping and signage to denote a different neighborhood than the surrounding areas. Commission members questioned amenities. He specified that there would be perimeter fencing put up around the entire project unit. Chairperson Pilote then asked for public testimony. Mr. Bills, who had signed up to speak, declined at this time. Mr. Brian Finley came forth to speak and gave his address as 2716 Beech St. He expressed concern about the continuity of the neighborhood. He asked that the council please take into consideration keeping with this continuity and aesthetics. Commissioner Huyck stated that the Commission does not enforce the code. Mr. Finley asked who does. Commissioner Huyck responded that the building inspector does. Chairperson Pilote suggested going to the Mayor and the City Council. We approve zoning and planning, but do not enforce the codes. Then there being no further public comment, the Chairperson asked for discussion from the Commission. In summary it was stated that Mr. Scott did not start out to have a PUD. This was a direct request of the City Council. The overall problems with subdivisions, PUDs, and infills need to be addressed later by the Commission. There was a Motion made by Commissioner Reed that the plan be approved with the following stipulations: A) That it not set a precedent B) That the developer deed the street to the City as an enhancement and C) That the requirements and conditions set by Staff be met. The Motion was seconded by Mike Nachtigall. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Madeline Buckendorf, Ron Reed, Sonia Huyck, Mike Nachtigall, William Roos No: None Motion was passed. MINUTES P&Z 1-18-96 Page 4 \'♦ The applicant or any person having an interest may appeal this decision. If so, please see the Planning and Zoning Department Staff at a later time. There was a Motion made by Commissioner Nachtigall that the Plat be approved. The Motion was seconded by Ron Reed. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Madeline Buckendorf, Ron Reed, Sonia Huyck, Mike Nachtigall, William Roos No: None Motion was passed. The applicant or any person having an interest may appeal this decision. If so, please see the Planning and Zoning Department Staff at a later time. The third hearing before us this evening is Case # 96-02-SUP-B -- A Special Use Permit to construct a 24 feet bv 30 feet shop/maintenance buildinp for Canvon Hill Irri�ation District at N. Geor�ia Avenue and Jackson Street. The Applicant is David Vauk. The Staff report was given by Ed Christopher. He stated that this is a proper application. The request is for a building to house their employees and equipment. Landscaping will shroud the structure from view on the East and West sides. There is an existing driveway. The representative of the applicant, Ted Long of 205 W. Logan, was present. He reiterated the fact that this building would house employees and equipment. There being no further discussion, Commissioner Huyck made a motion approve this application with the conditions as set forth by Staff. The Motion was seconded by Mike Nachtigall. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Madeline Buckendorf, Ron Reed, Sonia Huyck, Mike Nachtigall, William Roos No: None Motion was passed. The applicant or any person having an interest may appeal this decision. If so, please see the Planning and Zoning Department Staff at a later time. The fourth hearing before us this evening is Case #96-01-SUB --A Master Plan for West Vallev Subdivision located at l Oth Avenue between Ustick Road and Homedale Road in the R-1 (Single Family Residential) and the RS (Rural Residential) zonin� districts of Caldwell. Ms. Huff gave the Staff report. This 491-1ot residential project is adjacent to the East side of S. lOth Avenue and South of Ustick Road. The 136 acres are zoned R-1 and R-S. The majority of the area is zoned R-1, which allows 6,000 sq. ft. residential lots. This area includes 87 acres and 397 lots. The remaining portion of the 35 acreage is zoned R-S and consists of 94 lots. This zone allows 12,000 sq. ft. residential lots. The overall gross density of the project proposal is 3.6 dwellings per acre. MINUTES P&Z 1-18-96 Page 5 4 � In the Southwest corner of Ustick and S. lOth Avenue is an area which the Comprehensive Plan has designated as Commercial. The applicant would zone a portion of this parcel as Neighborhood Commercial C-1, a service-oriented shopping area. This area is approximately 9.8 acres on the current Master Plan. The details in size and use will be presented in Phase One of the Preliminary Plat submittal. The park and other features will be developed to serve the community along with neighborhood conveniences. A formal rezone of this corner will be processed. The site will be developed with Caldwell City sewer and water hookups provided by the developer. The development is within the Pioneer Irrigation District and Wilder Irrigation District. The children will be attending the Caldwell School District. The development will be served by Intermountain Gas, Idaho Power and U.S. West Telephone. Ms. Huff expressed to the Commission that tonight we are looking at whether or not this land is zoned for and can carry this particular submittal and if this is an appropriate submittal. It is conceptual in nature and each phase will be processed separately as it comes in. This is a master plan which is only conceptual. The representative of the Developer, Mr. Gene Smith of Hubble Engineering, in Boise, was present. In general the Master Plan will include: A) That City water and sewer hook ups are provided B) That there will be paved walks and streets C) That local intersections will handle additional traffic D) That the conditions and concerns of Pioneer Irrigation will be met E) That the conditions and concerns of the City Engineer, Gordon Law will be met F) That a section of land will be set aside for acquisition by the City of Caldwell for a City Park and school site, with provisions for a fire substation and G) That Agency meetings were held and the overall design concepts were adjusted to compensate for these concerns. Chairperson Pilote asked for public response. The first speaker was Ms. Virginia Sorenson, 321 S. Oregon Ave. She asked the Commission to consider the fact that homes being built across the street from her would be located such that she would look across the street and see someone else's backyard. Therefore, she would prefer that the homes faced them. With this in mind, she preferred the alternate "C" conceptual plan. The second speaker was Mr. Richard Gerber, 4221 Oregon Ave. His concern was Oregon Street and the development of and care of the road. He stated that he preferred the houses to face Oregon. He did not want to get up in the morning and see someone's backyard and garbage. Therefare, he also preferred the alternate plan "C." MINUTES P&Z 1-18-96 Page 6 - . � The third speaker was Mr. Bill Ward, 4307 S. Oregon Ave. His concern was the fact that he did not want to look at someone's backyard. He liked the idea of city water and sewer being provided. He opposed alternate "A" and alternate "B." He preferred alternate "C." The fourth speaker was Tom Robinson , 4411 S. Oregon Ave. My preference is in having houses face Oregon St. I do not want to look at someone's backyard. My preference is alternate "C." Please consider the traffic impact if a City Park is placed there. The fifth speaker was Carl Bauman, 4307 S. Oregon. My preference is alternate "C." He further asked the Commission to consider keeping the continuity of the neighborhood. Mr. Gene Smith responded to the concerns above. It appears as if Alternate "C" covers those concerns. Discussion of the project by the Commission ensued. A Motion was made by Commissioner Buckendorf to accept the Master Conceptual Plan Alternate "C." The Motion was seconded by Mike Nachtigall. Roll Call Vote: Yes: Madeline Buckendorf, Ron Reed, Sonia Huyck, Mike Nachtigall, William Roos No: None Motion was passed. The applicant or any person having an interest may appeal this decision. If so, please see the Planning and Zoning Department Staff at a later time. Chairperson Pilote concluded the public hearing portion of the Agenda. A Commission workshop with Staff was set for February 1, 1996, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall. City Councilwoman Rita Earl was present and spoke concerning the following: A) The Council suggested that staff begin looking at clarifying ardinances. B) The area of impact be looked at in terms of correlating the County and the City. Committees to look into the Ordinances were established as follows: PUDs Madeline Buckendorf Subdivisions Sonia Huyck Infills Mike Nachtigall There being no further business the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 p.m. MINUTES P&Z 1-18-96 Page 7