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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-12 Hearing Examiner Minutes CITY OF CALDWELL CALDWELL HEARING EXAMINER MINUTES APPR F ` CC I I Community Room,Caldwell Police Department 110 South 5th Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho September 12, 2017,7:00 P.M. I. Call to Order—Hearing Examiner, Mr.Jerome Mapp, opened the meeting for the public hearing at 7:08 p.m. II. Review of Proceedings—Mr.Jerome Mapp outlined the procedures for the public hearing. Members Present:Jarom Wagoner(Senior Planner/Development Team Leader); Robb MacDonald (City Engineer); Lori Colligan(Administrative Secretary) Members Absent: Brian Billingsley(Planning Director) Old Business: III. Mr. Mapp approved the Minutes of the July 11, 2017 meetings as previously signed by Hearing Examiner Mapp. IV. New Business: 1. Case Number SUP-17-05: A request by Marty Camberlango for a special-use permit to construct a mini storage facility along with outdoor covered storage for RV's and other vehicles within the M-1 (Light Industrial)Zone. The subject property is located at 0 E. Ustick Road (Parcel#R30933010A1) in Caldwell, Idaho. Testimony: Jarom Wagoner,Senior Planner, 621 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83605, presented the staff report and stated that the applicant is requesting special use permit approval to construct a mini storage facility and an outdoor area for RV parking. There are proposed to be 22 mini-storage units and 106 covered RV parking stalls. This is an addition to a previously approved SUP for mini storage in the same area. The applicant proposed a 6 ft fence along the north side property line,staff is recommending an 8 ft fence to add additional visual obstruction to the site. Mr. Mapp asked what type of fence staff recommends. Mr.Wagoner stated that city code requires for all storage areas to have a solid site obscuring fence. Our code stipulates that means there are no cavities, breaks,or openings. We recommend wood,vinyl or something of that nature. Hearing Examiner Minutes September 12,2017 Page 1 Mr. Mapp asked if lighting from this location would be an issue. Mr. Wagoner replied a 6 or 8 ft fence would take care of the lighting issue. Mr. Lucas Hansen, 14763 Willis Road, Caldwell, Idaho 83605 testified that he does not agree with the 8 foot fence requirement. Vinyl would have to be special ordered and when it reaches 8 ft it gets pretty wobbly. There isn't enough anchoring in the ground to keep it stable at 8 ft.A wood fence is heavier so it does the same thing. 2 ft is not going to make that big of a difference. Other than that he is in agreement with everything else in the staff report. MR. MAPP CLOSED THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY. ORDER OF DECISION FOR SUP-17-05:The Hearing Examiner RECOMMENDED that Case Number ZON-17-03 BE APPROVED with the following conditions:8.2 through 8.6; modify 8.7 to require a 6 foot fence instead of an 8 foot fence; 8-8 through 8.12 2. Case Number ZON-17-06:A request by the City of Caldwell and Dana Vance to rezone two parcels totaling 9.1 acres, more or less,from M-1 (Light Industrial)to C-3 (Service Commercial). The subject properties are located at 120 and 124 N. 21St Avenue in Caldwell, Idaho. Testimony: Jarom Wagoner,Senior Planner, 621 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83605, presented the staff report and stated that the applicants are requesting to rezone approximately 9 acres from M-1 (Light Industrial)to C-3(Service Commercial). The City of Caldwell owns the majority of the property,there is a small piece, .8 acres,that is owned by Dana Vance,Superior Signs. They recently constructed a new sign shop at this location. This request is being brought forward to bring us into compliance with what the current Comprehensive Plan shows. Mr. Mapp asked about fencing along the southeast portion of the property. His concern is people crossing across the tracks into the parking area. Mr. Wagoner stated that they will put up a fence along the tracks. The railroad actually requires a fence for safety reasons. Mr. MacDonald stated that in this case that area is already being used for parking and there have been a lot of people crossing the tracks. The railroad has concerns and so the type of fence that would be installed with that parking lot is a very specific type that the railroad requires. It is an expanded metal fence that is 6 ft tall. It would go all the way from the south corner to 215t Avenue. Inside of the fence we would have a sidewalk so that everyone that parks there would trickle down the side walk and that would funnel them up 21St Avenue to cross. Hearing Examiner Minutes September 12,2017 Page 2 Ms. Keri K. Smith-Sigman,411 Blaine St., Caldwell, Idaho stated she is an agreement with everything Mr. Wagoner stated and would like to add they have received a letter of intent from a restaurant to open at this location and that would not be possible with the current zoning classification. Mr. Mapp asked if the lot would be improved. Ms.Smith-Sigman stated that yes;the entire space is planned for improvement.The restaurant will take the land north of this piece. That will require landscaping and improvements. The remainder of the parcel would be fully developed. The RV parking will be hard surface and the RV dump will be relocated from the existing fairground site to this area. That will allow for future fair expansion. Mr. Mapp asked if the restaurant would be along 215`Street. Ms.Smith-Sigman replied yes, it will have frontage along 215`Street. MR. MAPP CLOSED THE PUBLIC TESTIMONY. Comprehensive Plan Analysis for ZON-17-06(Rezone):The Hearing Examiner accepted the comprehensive plan analysis as listed in the staff report. Findings of Fact for ZON-17-06(Rezone):The Hearing Examiner accepted the general facts as outlined in the staff report, public testimony, and the evidence list. Conclusions of Law for ZON-17-06(Rezone):The Hearing Examiner accepted the Conclusions of Law as outlined in the staff report. ORDER OF DECISION FOR ZON-17-06:The Hearing Examiner RECOMMENDED that Case Number ZON-17-06 BE APPROVED with the following conditions: 8.2 through 8.4 V. Planning Issues—None a. The next regularly scheduled Hearing Examiner meeting is scheduled for November 14, 2017. VI. Adjournment The Hearing Examiner adjourned the meeting at approximately 7:35 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Lori Colligan, Hearing Examiner Minutes September 12, 2017 Page 3 MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE HEARING EXAMINER, M.JEROME MAPP, ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW: /0//q /2 ATTEST: Mr.Jerom- .i s / Dat Jarom Wagoner, Senior Planner/Development Team Leader Date For detailed Minutes, please request a copy of the digital recording. Hearing Examiner Minutes September 12, 2017 Page 4