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March 14, 2006
I. Call to Order — Chairman Alldredge called the meeting to order for the
public hearing at 7:00 p.m.
II. Roll Call —
Members Present: Paul Alldredge, Gene Shaffer, Jack Teraberry,
Joyce Griffith, and Scott Wallace.
Members Absent: Michael Jackobson.
Staff Present: Gian Paolo Mammone (Director), Ryan Cutler
(Planner), Brian Billingsley (Planner), and Mike Piechowski
(Engineering Department).
III. Review of Proceeding — Chairman Paul Alldredge announced the
procedures for the public hearing.
IV. Old business
� A. Approve minutes of February 14, 2006 meeting. MOTION:
Commissioner Griffith SECOND: Commissioner Shafer. Approved —
Unanimous.
V. New Business
A. Case Numbers ANN-111-06 and SUB-139P-06, a request by Teleos
Partners, LLC, for annexation of 98.28-acres of land and preliminary
plat approval of Cedar Crossing Subdivision made up of 296
residential lots and 40 common lots in an R-1 (Low Density
Residential) zone. The site is located on the east side of Florida
Avenue, 600-feet south of Karcher Road.
Chairman Alldredge read a letter from Brian Billingsley requesting that
this case be continued to the April 11, 2006 meeting because of
several changes that had been made to the plat.
MOTION TO TABLE: Commissioner Shafer, SECOND: Commissioner
Teraberry. Approved — Unanimous role call vote.
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B. Case Number SUP-261-06, a request by Canyon County for a special
use permit to operate a crime lab consisting of 6,500 square feet. The
� site is located at the northwest corner of Belmont and 11 Avenue.
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� 1. Mr. Ryan Cutler, Associate Planner, presented the staff report and
submitted Exhibit PZ-1000 (letter from City of Caldwell Fire
Department).
2. Mr. Rick Bugatsch, Houston-Bugatsch Architects, represented the
applicant. Mr. Bugatsch provided testimony on the building plan, '
site plan, parking, and landscaping.
3. Ms. Vicki DeGeus-Morris, signed in support of the application. She
stated that as the Coroner for Canyon County, she needs additional
space to conduct her business because of the rapid growth of the
County. She stated that this site would be ideal because of its
proximity to the Canyon County complex.
4. Mr. Gary John, signed in support of the application. He stated that
he runs the crime lab and provided testimony on how the crime lab
operates and why it is in need of expansion.
5. Gina Lujack, signed in neutral of the application. She provided
testimony on the appearance of the building and wishes that it
would be made of quality construction materials.
• Testimony Closed.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis on Special Use - MOTION:
Commissioner Shaffer, SECOND: Commissioner Griffith. The request
was applicable to the Comprehensive Plan Components as outlined in the
staff report: Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Findings of Fact on Special Use - MOTION: Commissioner Griffith
SECOND: Commissioner Shaffer. Accepted the general facts outlined in
the staff report and public testimony as part of the Findings of Fact.
Passed: Unanimous roll call vote.
Conclusions of Law on Special Use - MOTION: Commissioner Griffith
SECOND: Commissioner Wallace. The Planning & Zoning Commission
has the authority to hear this case and to approve or deny it. The public
notice requirements were met and the hearing was conducted within the
guidelines of applicable Idaho Code and City ordinances. Passed:
Commissioners Griffith, Wallace, and Teraberry. Denied: Commission
Shaffer.
Order of Decision on Case No. SUP-261-06- MOTION: Commissioner
Griffith SECOND: Commissioner Shaffer. The Commission denied the
• request as submitted with Commissioners Teraberry, Griffith, and Shaffer
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� voting to disapprove and Commissioner Wallace voting to approve. The
Commission further advised the applicant to resubmit the special use
permit with the following revisions:
1. An attractive facade;
2. No chain link fence;
3. Garages that will not face Belmont nor are visible from 10 Street;
4. Storage area concealed or attractively landscaped;
5. The composition and appearance of the crime lab be congruent with
the other County and government buildings in this area; and,
6. The Commission prefers to see this building placed in another location,
preferably on the east side of the County government complex.
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VI. Planning Issues:
VII. Adjournment:
Commissioner Shaffer moved and Commissioner Wallace seconded
motion to adjourn the meeting. Chairman Alldredge adjourned the
meeting at approximately 8:35 p.m.
� MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY CHAIRMAN PAUL ALLDREDGE ON
THE DATE NOTED BELOW:
Attest:
Paul Alldredge Date
Community Development Director
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