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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-12 Planning & Zoning Minutes CITY OF CALDWELL APPROVED CALDWELL PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION MINU :_ Community Room, Caldwell Police Department 110 South 5th Avenue,Caldwell,Idaho Date March 12, 2019, 7:00 P.M. Call to Order-Chairperson Doty-Pomoransky called the meeting to order at 7:08 p.m. Review of Proceedings- Roll Call - Members Present: Ed Doty-Pomoransky,James Nelson, Roger Page Members Absent: Betsy Hunsicker, Dana Vance Staff Present:Jarom Wagoner (Senior Planner/Development Team Leader), Robb MacDonald (City Engineer), Lori Colligan (Administrative Secretary) Staff Absent: Brian Billingsley(Planning&Zoning Director) Old Business:Approve minutes of February 12, 2019 regular meeting. MOTION: Commissioner Nelson. SECOND: Commissioner Page.Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. New Business: 1. Case Number SUP-19-03:A request by Paul Navarro and the Canyon County Fairgrounds for a special-use permit to construct and operate a Public Facility/Building (Canyon County Fairgrounds Expo Building) within the C-2 (Community Commercial) Zone. The subject property is located at the southwest corner of Georgia Avenue and Stock Trail Road (Parcel R3536600000) in Caldwell, Idaho. Testimony: Jarom Wagoner, 621 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83605, Senior Planner,presented the staff report. Mr.Wagoner stated the applicant is requesting special use permit approval to construct and operate a Fairground Exposition Building within the C-2 (Community Commercial) zoning district. The applicant intends to construct an approx..40,000 sq. ft.metal expo building for events,such as, 41-I open class exhibits, FAA exhibits,storage and possible vendor space. Mr. Paul Navarro, (Applicant) 1115 Albany, Caldwell, Idaho stated that the Fair is running out of room and is in need of expanding. They want to build a 40,000 sq foot building but also add some beauty and enhance Wilson Drain. The building they are currently using has a dirt floor. This would be a concrete building with air conditioning. Keri Smith-Sigman, 16365 W Linden Street, Caldwell, Idaho stated that she has been supportive of the Canyon County Fair growing in its current location. She is here to show her support. Page I 1 Planning and Zoning Minutes I MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Commissioner Page.SECOND: Commissioner Nelson. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. MOTION TO accept Exhibit PZ-1000: Commissioner Nelson. SECOND: Commissioner Page. Comprehensive Plan Analysis: The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Comprehensive Plan components as listed in 5.1 and 5.2. MOTION: Commissioner Page. SECOND: Commissioner Nelson. Passed: Unanimous voice vote Findings of Fact:The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Findings of Facts components as listed. MOTION: Commissioner Nelson.SECOND: Commissioner Page. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. Conclusions of Law: The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Conclusions of Law components as listed. MOTION: Commissioner Page. SECOND: Commissioner Nelson. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. ORDER FOR SUP-19-03 (Special Use Permit) MOTION: Commissioner Nelson that Case Number SUP-19-03 be approved with the following conditions: 8.2 —8.9 SECOND: Commissioner Page. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. 2. Case Number SUP-19-04: A request by Colby Lampman and Homes of Idaho, Inc. for a special-use permit to operate an Office-Business/Professional within the CBD (Central Business District) in the C-C (City Center) Zone. The subject property is located at 714 Main Street (Parcel R0457000000) in Caldwell, Idaho. Testimony: Jarom Wagoner, 621 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83605, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr.Wagoner stated the applicant is requesting a special use permit approval to operate a real estate office on the main floor at 714 Main Street within the City Center Zoning District. Colby Lampman (Applicant) 148 N.Yale St., Nampa Idaho,stated he has partnered with the Good Spoon,they will have retail office space and be accessible to the Good Spoon. They are excited about having an office in Caldwell with everything going on downtown.They are excited about the growth and want to be a part of the opportunities. They do a lot of annual events and would like to do them from this location; free pictures with Santa and of the community,their office is a drop off for Toys for Tots.They also have a large trunk-or-treat and would like to partner with local businesses in Caldwell and move that over here.There will be tables,ipads and TV's, it will look more like a café than an office. They own a fleet of moving trucks and they loan them out to customers for free when they buy a home. Colby read some letters from supporters (Exhibit PZ- 1002). Commissioner Nelson asked if they have looked at leasing from the 2nd floor. Mr. Lampman said there are several closed door offices on the 2nd floor and their agents will use that area for private meetings. They want the main office on the 1st floor so they can be out and about and bring life to that first floor. Page 12 Planning and Zoning Minutes Commissioner Doty asked if there was access to the 2nd floor. Mr. Lampman said yes, it is from the exterior. Jeff Hunsicker (in favor), 216 E Pat Lane, Caldwell, Idaho stated that he is the owner of the building at 714 Main Street. He wanted to clarify the floorplan, it is split into 2 equal halves. The front that faces the plaza is the frozen yogurt shop. He wanted to speak to the use of the space. He is a strong supporter of the revitalization of downtown of Caldwell and he understands the requirement for a special use permit for an office space. He feels it will be an asset to the downtown. He has been upfront and open discussing this with the neighbors and he has heard a lot of support for this. Jason Jefferies (in favor), 2110 Idaho Ave, Caldwell,Idaho stated he is the owner of the Good Spoon and he is excited to be a part of Caldwell and to partner with Colby. He can vouch for Colby,he and his wife moved here from Oregon a year ago and Colby let him use his moving trucks for free. He's been to the Nampa location and seen the support he has there. Sheena Wiseman, 2110 Idaho Ave, Caldwell, Idaho signed in favor but chose not to speak. Al and Loreen Wiseman, 11379 SW Spring Hills Road,Gaston, Oregon, signed in favor but chose not to speak. Katie Katruska, 148 N.Yale Ave., Caldwell, Idaho signed in favor but chose not to speak. Keri Smith-Sigman (opposed) 16365 W. Linden Street, Caldwell Idaho,stated that it hard for her to be in this position,but she is strictly here on behalf of Destination Caldwell. She wanted to know if the special use was for the first floor only. The application also does not state there is a partnership.They already have three real estate offices downtown;two of them are probably empty 90% of the time. They have many requests for spaces on Indian Creek.The downtown revitalization efforts have to be protected. If we don't protect the value of the 2nd floor and bringing them up to code then we will see more people following this action and getting special use permits. Commissioner Nelson asked what conditions she would like to see. Ms. Smith-Sigman replied she would like to see more of a formal relationship between the yogurt place and a real estate office. Something stating the hours would be extended. She doesn't know how to condition the"vibe"it was portraying in the photos but she liked that idea. Mr.Wagoner stated that if the commission decides to approve they can implement conditions. Regarding the"vibe"they do have a good floor plan and they can condition that. Colby Lampman (rebuttal) stated that he agreed with Keri's concerns with other real estate offices. He agrees with Jarom to condition it to Homes of Idaho because they aren't like other real estate offices. He apologizes for the address on the application, they both front different directions and the Good Spoon did not need special use approval. Tying them to the Good Spoon is fine,he considers them family. Neither one could be doing what they are doing without the other one. It's going to be completely open to the Good Spoon and if that needs to be a condition then that is fine. The front door will state Homes of Idaho and the Good Spoon. They also have a lot of exposure on the radio/TV and they often bring people in to these events. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Commissioner Nelson. SECOND: Commissioner Page. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. Page 13 Planning and Zoning Minutes MOTION TO accept Exhibits: Commissioner Nelson. SECOND: Commissioner Page. PZ-1000 -Arial map PZ-1001 -Letter from Keri Smith-Sigman PZ-1002 -Photos from Colby Lampman PZ-1003 -Five letters in support PZ-1004-Floor plan of Real Estate Office Comprehensive Plan Analysis: The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Comprehensive Plan components as listed in 5.1 and 5.2. MOTION: Commissioner Nelson. SECOND: Commissioner Page. Passed: Unanimous voice vote Findings of Fact:The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Findings of Facts components as listed. MOTION: Commissioner Page.SECOND: Commissioner Nelson. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. Conclusions of Law: The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Conclusions of Law components as listed. MOTION: Commissioner Nelson SECOND: Commissioner Page. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. ORDER FOR SUP-19-04 (Special Use Permit) MOTION: Commissioner Nelson that Case Number SUP-19-04 be approved with the following conditions: 8.2 -8.7 with the addition of the following conditions: 8.8-Special Use Permit shall be specific to Homes of Idaho 8.9 - Shall match the hours of Good Spoon with a minimum of operating days/hours: 6 days a week, noon to 8pm 8.10-Substantial compliance with the floor plan submitted in PZ-1004 8.11 -Approved for Good Spoon and Homes of Idaho partnership only 8.12 - Homes of Idaho will occupy Suite 100 (facing Main Street) Good Spoon will occupy Suite 102 (facing the plaza.) 8.13 -Substantial compliance with the exterior pictures submitted in PZ-1002 SECOND: Commissioner Page. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. 3. Case Number SUB-19P-01:A request by Whispering Pines Development and Caleb LaClair for Preliminary Plat approval of Highlight Estates Subdivision consisting of 16.5 acres,more or less,to be subdivided into 50 residential lots and 5 common lots. The subject property is located on the north side of Ustick Road approximately 400 feet west of the intersection of Meadow Avenue and Ustick Road (Parcel R3568000000) in Caldwell, Idaho. Testimony: Jarom Wagoner, 621 Cleveland Blvd., Caldwell, ID 83605, Senior Planner, presented the staff report. Mr.Wagoner stated the applicant is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for Highlight Estates Subdivision,consisting of 50 residential lots and five common lots on 16.48 acres more or less in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone. This property was annexed into the City last year. The applicant has provided a preliminary plat that does meet and exceed these requirements. There are a number of conditions staff has proposed; landscaping, improving road frontages, outparcel- extending improvements along that area as well. Commissioner Doty asked if Easy street would fall under Condition 8.9 or be separate. Page 14 Planning and Zoning Minutes Mr. Wagoner stated that it would be separate. Mr. Caleb LaClair (Applicant),T-0 Engineers, 332 N Broadmore, Nampa, Idaho stated this property was already annexed into the city as R-1. Their goal is to build a high efficiency home. Gross density is three units per acre. Water has been extended to the property. Sewer is a little bit further away. Access is coming from Easy Street and Dewey Lane. Irrigation is supplied by Wilder Irrigation. Caldwell Irrigation supplies back up supply to Wilder.This project is providing 2 acres of open space,which is more than twice than what is required. They are doing a large central open space, a walking path,and some reserved open areas that the HOA can determine what amenities they want to put there. They are in agreement with the Conditions. Bill Young, (in favor) 3905 Meadow Ave, Caldwell, Idaho stated he has lived there for 44 years. He is basically a spokesperson for the neighborhood,they are in support of the subdivision but they do have some concerns. Wherever they put the access they would like to request stop signs be put in. The last item is most important to him.They have had no road improvements on their streets,he hopes for a seal coating on the streets. They are in need of repair. Mr. Robert Wade, Sr., 618 W Easy Street, Caldwell, Idaho signed in favor but chose not to speak. Mr. Rick White (neutral), 804 W Easy St, Caldwell Idaho stated they would really like another access. One thing they would like to see is an access along Ustick during construction for the workers. Mr. Gary Allington (neutral), 818 W Ustick, Caldwell, Idaho stated his house is the outparcel on the map. He is ok with this as long as there is a buffer and no two-story houses. Mr.Wagoner stated that regarding Mr.Young's request for stop signs the City Engineer stated that would not be a problem. The City Engineer has taken notes on the roads that need repair and he will look into that tomorrow. Access from Ustick regarding construction; Canyon Highway District controls that,they will talk with them and see but the City has no concerns with that. Mr.Gregg Allington (neutral), 709 W Ustick, stated that if possible, he would request that lots 8 and 9 be single-family homes. He lives across Ustick and has lived there all his life. Mr. Caleb LaClair (Rebuttal) stated they are in favor of the stop signs. Regarding the conditions of the roads, one thing he will point out is with the construction of sewer along Easy Street they will be required to bring that road up to city code. They are in favor of construction access off Ustick Road. Lastly,regarding single story houses, it is their preference to build as many single story houses as possible. MOTION TO CLOSE PUBLIC TESTIMONY: Commissioner Page. SECOND: Commissioner Nelson. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. MOTION TO accept Exhibit PZ-1001 (Traffic Study): Commissioner Nelson. SECOND: Commissioner Page. Comprehensive Plan Analysis: The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Comprehensive Plan components as listed in 5.1 and 5.2. MOTION: Commissioner Nelson.SECOND: Commissioner Page. Passed: Unanimous voice vote Page 15 Planning and Zoning Minutes Findings of Fact:The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Findings of Facts components as listed. MOTION: Commissioner Page.SECOND: Commissioner Nelson. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. Conclusions of Law: The Caldwell Planning and Zoning Commission accepts the Conclusions of Law components as listed. MOTION: Commissioner Nelson. SECOND: Commissioner Page. Passed: Unanimous voice vote. RECOMMENDATION FOR SUB-19P-01 (Preliminary Plat) MOTION: Commissioner Page that Case Number SUB-19P-01 be approved with the following conditions: 8.2 -8.12 with the addition of 8.13: Improvement of easy street shall comply with PA-1. SECOND: Commissioner Nelson. Passed: Unanimous roll call vote. V. Planning Issues- A. The next regularly scheduled Planning and Zoning Commission hearing is scheduled for April 9, 2019. VII. Adjournment MOTION: Commissioner Page.SECOND: Nelson. The meeting was adjourned at approximately 9:15 p.m. MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY CHAIRPERSON ED DOTY-POMORANSKY ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW: pi Areal 0//14..a_t, -.-1, 4 -" 3(:)_ M2:61_1---C( 1 d Doty-P. oransky,Chair Date ATTEST: - , r"----- Jaron Wagon AICP, Senior Planner FOR DETAILED MINUTES, PLEASE REQUEST A COPY OF THE RECORDING. Page 16 Planning and Zoning Minutes