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Home My WebLink About2-12-1998 P&Z MINUTES . , . . i COIVIMURII�1( �EVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT �: , � • l) I �� I �� 621 CLEVELAND BLVD. �� , ' 1 � CALDWELL, ID 83605 LINDA JAMES TELEPHONE 455-3021 Communiiy Development Director FAX 455-3003 CALDWELL PLANNING AND ZOIVING COMIVIISSION NIINUTES OF F'EBI2UARY 12,1998 I. Call to Order - Chairman Bill Roos called the meeting to order at approximatel� 7:00 p.m. II. Roll Call Members Present: Charles Murphy, William Roos, , Ray McLaughlin Members Absent: Reed Taylor, Mark Hess Staff Present: Linda James, Bud Knickerbocker, Charma Comer III. Review of Proceedings - Chairman Roos reviewed the procedures for public hearings. IV. Poll Members for Conflict of Interest - Chairman Roos polled members for any conflicts of interest: there were none. V. Old Business - Approve Minutes of December 11, 1998, and January 8, 1998 — Motion: Commissioner Murphy. Second: Commissioner McLaughlin. Approve as written. Passed: Unanimously. VI. New Business — Public Hearings 1. Case No. SUP-27-98 (City Wastewater Treatment Plant), a request by the Caldwell Engineerin� Department to expand the wastewater treatment plant and system by planned improvements through the year 2015. The site is more commonly known as 504 Johnson Lane, Caldwell. Linda James presented the staff report and Exhibit: PZ-1000, a copy of the Assessor's map showing the location of the site and surrounding zoning. Gordon Law, Caldwell City Engineer presented his report and answered questions. Findings of Fact — Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. Adopt the general Facts outlined in the staff report and the testimony offered as Findings of Fact. Passed: Unanimously. Comprehensive plan analysis — Motion: Ray McLaughlin. Second: Charles Murphy. The project is in compliance with the following Comprehensive Plan Components: - Conclusions of Law — Motion: Chaxles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. All legal requirements were met and the request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Passed: Unanimously. P&Z Minutes — February 12, 1997 Page 1 Order of Decision — Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. Pass SUP-27-98 through the year 2015 with the following conditions: Standard conditions of approval as outlined in the staff report; Upon completion of each project and prior to beginning construction of another project, the City Engineer shall verify in writing to the Community development Director that he has reviewed the feasibility of land application and has determined that it remains economically unfeasible and/or impractical for the City to pursue. If land application is determined to be in the best interests of the City, this Special Use Permit shall be amended through the public hearing process. Passed: Unanimously. Chairman Roos stated that anyone wishing to appeal this Decision should contact the Community Development Directar. 2. Case No. SUB-16P-97 (Caldwell Commercial Park), a request by Bridgeview Developers, II, LLC., for preliminary subdivision plat approval to develop 4 commercial lots on approximately 29.86 acres located in a C-4 zone. The site is located on the south side of the on-ramp to Interstate 84 at the Franklin Road Interstate connection. Bud Knickerbocker presented the staff report and E�chibit PZ 1000, a copy of the Assessors map showing •, �he location of the site and surrounding zoning. Chairman Roos read into record a memo from the City Engineer. Gerald Martins, representative for the Applicant, discussed proposed plans. Sandra Griffiths signed in as opposed, but did not wish to speak. She submitted her written concerns, which were read into the record by Chairman Roos. Concerns expressed were dust and traffic. Findings of Fact — Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. Adopt the General Facts outlined in the staff report and the testimony offered as Findings of Fact. Passed: Unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Analysis - Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. The project is in compliance with the following Comprehensive Plan components: Residential Category — Policy 7. Commercial Category — Policy 8. Utilities — Policies 1,2 and 3. Urban Storm Runoff — Policy 1. Community Design — Policies 1 and 5. Conclusions of Law — Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. All legal requirements were met and the request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Passed: Unanimously. Order of Decision — Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin., a request by Bridgewater Developers, II, LLC for preliminary plat approval of Case No. SUB-16P-97/SUB-16F-97 (Caldwell Commercial Park), to develop 4 commercial lots on approximately 29.86 acres located in the C-4 zone be approved, subject to Standard conditions of approval as outlined in the staff report. Chairman Roos stated that anyone wanting to appeal this Decision is to contact the Community Development Director. P&Z Minutes — February 12, 1997 Page 2 . , 3. Case No. VAR-09-98, a request by Young Electric Sign Company, on behalf of Flying "J" Plaza, for `, approval of a 45-foot variance to install a 90-foot free standing sign along the property frontage facing Interstate 84, and a variance from the sign regulations of allowing one sign per frontage in order to install two signs on the property frontage facing Franklin Road. The site is more commonly know as Caldwell Commercial Park and is located on the south side of the on-ramp to Interstate 84 at the Franklin Road Interstate connection. Bud Knickerbocker presented the staff report and E�ibit PZ-100, a copy of the Assessor's map Showing the location of the site and surrounding zoning. Roger Huber, Applicants representative presented a plan review and PZ-1001, photo's of Interstate 84 access from east and west. Marty Phipps, representing Flying J, Company, spoke in favor and answered questions. Findings of Facts - Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. Accept the General Facts outlined in the staff report and the testimony offered as Findings of Fact. Passed: Unanimously. Comprehensive Plan Analysis — Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. The project is in compliance with the following Comprehensive Plan components: Commercial Categories — Policy 8. Transportation — Policies 7 and 10. Community Design — Policy 5. Conclusions of Law — Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. All legal requirements were met and the request is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Ordinance. Passed: Unanimously. . Order of Decision — Motion: Charles Murphy. Second: Ray McLaughlin. The Commission found that the five criteria required to be answered in granting Case No. VAR-09-98 a variance from the 45-foot height limitation were true and the variance is hereby approved with the condition that the Applicant must get FAA approval. Passed: Unanimously. Chairman Roos stated that anyone wishing to appeal this Decision, is to contact the Community Development Director. 4. Case No. SUB-17P-98 (West Valley Estates # 4), a request by J.B. Farms for preliminary plat approval to develop 76 residential lots on approximately 16.96 acres located in the R-1 zone. The site is located on the east side of South lO Avenue, south of Ustick Road, and adjacent to the south side of West Valley Estates Subdivision No.3, and 5. Case No. SUB-18P-98 (West Valley Estates #5), a request by J.B. Farms for preliminary plat approval to develop 76 residential lots on approximately 16.96 acres located in the R-1 zone. The site is located on the east side of South 10�' Avemue, south of Ustick Road, and adjacent to the south side of West Valley Estates Subdivision No. 3, were heard concurrently by the P&Z. Bud Knickerbocker presented the staff report. Matt Munger, Applicant's representative, discussed the system and noted the possibility of changing the irrigation provider. , Findings of Fact — Motion: Commissioner Murphy. Second: Commissioner Murphy. The ', General Facts are adopted as the Findings of Fact. Comprehensive Plan Analysis — Motion: Commissioner Murphy. Second: Commissioner Nachtigall. The proposed project is in compliance with the Comprehensive Plan. Passed: Unanimously. Conclusions of Law - Motion: Commissioner Murphy. Second: Commissioner Nachtigall. The project meets all legal requirements and City codes. Order of Decision on Preliminary Plat — Motion: Commissioner Murphy. Second: Commissioner Nachtigall. Based on the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and for the reasons stated, the Planning and Zoning Commission orders that the request by Terry Bennett for preliminary plat approval of Case No. SUB-15P-97 (Bennett Estates), to develop six (6) manufactured home lots on approximately 235 acres located in the R-2 zone be approved, subject to conditions. Recommendation to City Council on Final Plat — Motion: Commissioner Murphy. Second: Commissioner Nachtigall. Passed: Unanimously. Planning and Zoning Commission recommends to City Council that Case No. SUB-15P-97 (Bennett Estates), a request by Terry Bennett for final plat approval to develop to six (6) manufactured home lots on approximately 235 acres located in the R-2 zone be approved. Chairman Roos informed the audience that anyone wishing to file an appeal on the decision of the P&Z Commission, is to see the Community Development Director, Linda James, and she will help you with the process. VIII. Discussion on Planning Issues — Linda James informed members that this was the last night for Commissioners Sonja Huyck and Mike Nachtigall. The Commissions extended sincere thankyou's and appreciation for their efforts. She also noted that there will be no hearing on January 22, however there will be a workshop upcoming. New member, Ray McLaughlin was announced, and an orientation meeting is scheduled for all new and current members. The Commission will be contacted and polled for a date in the future for a workshop in regard to proposed ammendments to the zoning ordinance regarding the placing of manufactured homes on individual lots. 1X. Adjournment - The meeting was adjourned at 9:52p.m. MINUTES APPROVED ON THE � DAY OF FEBRUARY, 1998. �� f� '�� " i i l� f , � �__. Chairman Roos