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I. Call to Order — Hearing Examiner, Mr. Jerome Mapp, opened the meeting for the public hearing
at 7:10 p.m.
II. Review of Proceedings — Mr. Jerome Mapp outlined the procedures for the public hearing.
Members Present: Anne Marie Skinner (Senior Planner), Brian Billingsley (Planning Director),
Brent Orton (City Engineer) and Savanna Davis (Administrative Secretary)
iil. Old Business
A. Mr. Mapp continued the foilowing case: Case Number ZON-61-08 a request by
C&MP Properties LLC and B&A Engineers for a rezone of 1.6 acres from R-1 Low
Density Residential to R-3 High Density Residential and a development agreement. The
site is addressed as 106 S. Indiana Avenue and is located on the west side of Indiana
Avenue and the south side of Hillcrest Lane if it were extended.
Mr. Mapp approved the minutes of the July 29, 2008 meeting.
IV. New Business
A. Case Number SUB-193P-08 a request by Retail Development of North America LLC,
Salmon Point Development and Civil Survey Consultants for preliminary plat approval of
Sawgrass East Commercial Subdivision consisting of 9 commercial lots and 3 common
lots. The site is located at the northeast corner of Florida Avenue and Karcher Road.
Testimony:
a) Anne Marie Skinner, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and submitted
an aerial map labeled as exhibit PZ-1000.
b) Jim Money signed in as the applicant and provided supporting testimony.
c) Drew Newham signed in favor of the application and provided supporting
testimony.
MR. MAPP CLOSED THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis: Mr. Mapp accepted the comprehensive plan analysis as
listed.
Findings of Fact for SUB-193P-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the general facts as
outlined in the staff report, public testimony, and the evidence list as presented.
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Conclusions of Law for SUB-193P-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the Conclusions
of Law as outlined in the staff report.
Recommendation: The Hearing Examiner recommended that Case Number SUB-193P-
08 be approved with the following conditions:
• 8.2 through 8.13
• Delete condition number 8.14
B. Case Number SUP-315-08 a request by Caldwell Urban Renewal Agency, Norfleet
Developments LLC, and Treasure Valley Community College for a special use permit for
a community college in a C-2 Community Commercial zone. The site is located on the
south side of Thomas Jefferson Street approximately 242 feet east of Smeed Parkway.
Testimony:
a) Anne Marie Skinner, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and submitted
an aerial photo labeled as exhibit PZ-1000.
b) Brent Orton's staff report addendum: comment regarding a traffic study. Delete
item number 1 under traffic mitigation in the staff report.
c) Laren Bailey, applicant's representative, signed in favor of the application and
provided supporting testimony. Mr. Bailey stated that %< of the first floor would
be for administration and the second floor would be for classrooms.
d) Mr. Mapp asked if there is enough room for the facility to expand on this
particular building site.
e) Mr. Bailey stated that there would not be enough room on the site.
MR. MAPP CLOSED THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis: Mr. Mapp accepted the comprehensive plan analysis as
listed.
Findings of Fact for SUP-315-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the general facts as
outlined in the staff report, public testimony, and the evidence list as presented.
Conclusians of Law for SUP-315-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the Conclusions of
Law as outlined in the staff report.
Order of Decision: The Hearing Examiner ordered that Case Number SUP-315-08 is
approved with the following conditions:
• Page 3, "Traffic Mitigation Item 1" DELETED.
• 8.2 through 8.14.
C. Case Number ANN-173-07 8� SUB-194P-08 a request by Grand Slam LLC, Preston
Nirhnlac a�� Tnnthman-nrt�n Fnoineerina for annexation of 24.03 acres with a C-3
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Service Commercial zone, a development agreement and preliminary plat approval of
The Oasis Commercial Subdivision consisting of 20 commercial lots. The site is located
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on the north side of Homedale Road and the westerly side of Cleveland Boulevard,
addressed as 6804 Cleveland Boulevard.
Testimony:
a) Anne Marie Skinner, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and submitted an
aerial photo labeled as PZ-1000.
b) Patrick Colwell, applicanYs representative, signed in favor of the application and
provided supporting testimony.
c) Darin Taylor signed in favor of the application and provided supporting testimony.
d) Preston Nicholes signed in favor of the application and provided supporting
testimony.
MR. MAPP CLOSED THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis: Mr. Mapp accepted the comprehensive plan analysis as
listed.
Findings of Fact for ANN-173-07 8� SUB-194P-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the ,
general facts as outlined in the staff report, public testimony, and the evidence list as
presented.
Conclusions of Law for ANN-173-07 & SUB-194P-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted '
the Conclusions of Law as outlined in the staff report.
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Recommendation: The Hearing Examiner recommended that Case Number ANN-173-07 I
& SUB-194P-08 be approved with the conditions as outlined in the staff report. '
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D. Case Number SUP-314-08 a request by Treasure Valley Christian Church, Oasis Food
Center and Royce Wright for a special use permit for a soup kitchen/food distribution ,
center in an R-1 Low Density Residential zone. The site is addressed as 615 13`" Avenue
and is located on the north side of Fillmore and the east side of South 13� Avenue.
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Testimony: i
a) Anne Marie Skinner, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and submitted �
an aerial photo labeled as PZ-1000.
b) Royce Wright, applicant, signed in favor of the application and submitted some
talking points as exhibit PZ-1001. Mr. Wright also request that Mr. Mapp waive ,
requirements number 8.6 & 8.8
c) Mr. Mapp stated that maybe the applicant could find an engineer to donate his '
services.
d) Ms. Skinner clarified to Mr. Mapp what requirements were being requested to
be waived.
e) Mr. Mapp asked Mr. Wright why this facility has been being operated for some
time without the proper permits.
fl Mr. Wrighf stated that he just didn't think about needing permits to do it.
g) Reba Lubking signed in favor of the application and provided supporting
testimony
h) Roger Perry signed in favor of the application and provided supporting
tocfimnnv
i) Norma Buch, signed in favor of the application and provided supporting
testimony.
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j) Darryl Haney signed in favor of the application and provided supporting
testimony.
k) Terri Haney signed in favor of the application and provided supporting �
testimony. '',
I) Randy Reid signed in favor of the application and provided supporting
testimony.
m) P.J. Bither, signed neutral to the application and stated his concerns for the
setbacks for the accessory building and the compressors that run loudly next to
his bedroom window. '
n) Royce Wright stated that there are 2 compressors on the property for walk-in '
coolers and he stated that the problem will be addressed.
MR. MAPP CLOSED THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY. �
Comprehensive Plan Analysis: Mr. Mapp accepted the comprehensive plan analysis as !
listed. !,
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Findings of Fact for SUP-314-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the general facts as I
outlined in the staff report, public testimony, and the evidence list as presented. ',
Conclusions of Law for SUP-314-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the Conclusions of !
Law as outlined in the staff report. i,
Order of Decision: The Hearing Examiner ordered that Case Number SUP-314-08 is ,
approved with the following conditions: I
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• 8.2 through 8.7 ',
• 8.8 with the addition of the following: "except that the requirement to pave the '
alley shall be deferred in � deferral agreement as prepared by the Engineering I
Department." �
• 8.9 through 8.14
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E. Case Number SUB-192P-08 a request by Schuyler Enochs for preliminary plat approval ,
of Enochs Commercial Subdivision consisting of two commercial lots in a C-2 Community '
Commercial zone and an amendment to an existing development agreement regarding !
transportation and reuses. The site is located at the northeast corner of Ustick Road and '
South 10� Avenue. '
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Testimony: ,
a) Anne Marie Skinner, Senior Planner, presented the staff report and submitted
an aerial photo labeled as PZ-1000.
b) Susan Wildwood, applicanYs representative, signed in favor of the application
and provided supporting testimony.
c) Bert Kirby signed in favor to the application and stated that he agrees with
Susan Wildwood.
d) Schuyler Enochs signed in favor of the application and provided supporting
testimony.
e) Orville Collins signed in favor of the application and stated that he also agrees
with Susan Wildwood.
fl PepQV Miller siqned in neutral to the application and stated her concerns for
traffic, lighting at the site at night, the lack of landscaping around the site and
the access on to Brian.
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g) Julie Katzenberger signed in neutral to the application and chose not to speak.
h) John Favitlo, signed in opposition to the app�ication and stated his concerns for �
the uses that may be allowed at the site in the future. '�
i) Mr. Mapp clarified that any use that is permitted in that zone will not come back I
to the city for review and those which require a special use permit will come
back to the city for review. �,
j) Mrs. Wildwood stated that she thought there wouid be a dentist office, medical
building, or a light office type.
k) Mr. Mapp asked Ms. Skinner whether or not the landscaping ordinance will
require a fence.
I) Ms. Skinner stated that the current landscaping ordinance does require a fence
but if the Mr. Mapp chooses to waive that requirement he may do so.
m) Mr. Mapp asked Ms. Skinner to review the development agreement and
whether a fence or a berm is required.
n) Ms. Skinner stated that she has reviewed the development agreement and a
landscaping berm is not required.
o) Mr. Mapp clarified to the public that a lot of things are discussed during a
hearing but unless someone actually makes a motion and it goes into a
development agreement it is not final.
p) Ms. Skinner read the landscaping portion of the development agreement into
the record .
q) Mr. Mapp asked Ms. Wildwood about limiting the hours of operation and the
access onto Brian Ave.
r) Ms. Wildwood stated that the applicant cannot limit the hours of operations.
s) Ms. Skinner clarified that the current landscaping on the subject site does not
yet meet the landscaping requirements, but will have to.
MR. MAPP CLOSED THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY.
Comprehensive Plan Analysis: Mr. Mapp accepted the camprehensive plan analysis as
listed.
Findings of Fact for SUB-192P-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the general facts as
outlined in the staff report, public testimony, and the evidence list as presented.
Conclusions of Law for SUB-192P-08: The Hearing Examiner accepted the Conclusions
of Law as outlined in the staff report.
Recommendation: The Hearing Examiner recommended that Case Number SUB-192P-
08 be approved with the following conditions:
• Truck service and/or truck delivery vehicles are prohibited from using the access
on Brian Avenue.
• The fire access on Brian Avenue shall be equipped with bollards that meet the
approval of the Fire Department. '�
• There shall be no fence placed on the east boundary of the subject property, but
all other landscaping requirements as listed in the landscaping ordinance shall be ,,
met. �
• As part of the development agreement amendment, a cross-access easement '
shall be provided across the entire subject property which includes the parcel for
Ganyon Small Animal Hospital.
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VII. Planning Issues
VIII. Adjournment
The Hearing Examiner adjourned the meeting at approximately 9:05 p.m.
MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE HEARING EXAMINER, M. JEROME MAPP, ON
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