HomeMy WebLinkAbout2019-03-26 Design Review Minutes CITY OF CALDWELL APPROVED
DESIGN REVIEW COMMISSION MINUTE C+ (1
Community Room, Caldwell Police Depart ent
110 South 5th Avenue, Caldwell, Idaho Date_._____ I nj
March 26,2019, 12:00PM
Call to Order-Commissioner Hall called the meeting to order at approximately 12:02 p.m.
Commission Present: Tressa Dodge, Rick Hall,Tyler Morgan, Cheyne Weston
Commissioners Absent: None
Staff Members Present: Jarom Wagoner (Senior Planner/Development Team Leader), Lori
Colligan (Administrative Secretary)
Staff Members Absent: None
I. Review and Approval of the Agenda and any Amendments
II. Old Business
A. Approve Minutes from the October 23, 2018 meeting as previously signed by the Chair.
MOTION made by Commissioner Weston to approve the minutes.
SECOND by Commissioner Dodge Approved unanimous vote.
III. New Business
Case Number DR-19-01:A request by Hutchison Smith Architects for design review
approval for construction of a new 4-story complex to include a medical clinic and 3
stories of apartments for the property located at 802 Cleveland Boulevard 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 design review approval to construct a new
4-story building. The first floor will be a medical clinic for Terry Reilly Health Services,with
the top 3 stories being an affordable housing project for seniors. It is an allowed use and
will be great addition for downtown.
Commissioner Dodge asked about amenities because it is not in the Central Business
District.
Mr.Wagoner stated they are providing a plaza but the commission can request additional
amenities.
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Commissioner Weston asked if there are any open space requirements.
Mr.Wagoner stated not in the city center core.
Mr. Bob Smith (Applicant), 270 N 27th St. Boise, Idaho stated this project is a mixed use.The
ground floor will be a Terry Reilly Health Unit and the top floors will be senior housing; 1
and 2 bedroom units. Rent rate restrictions will apply. As part of the project,they will
replace the sidewalk along Kimball and Cleveland, landscaping and amenities. There will be
2 entrances; one off Cleveland and one off Kimball. They are also providing a small plaza on
the East side. They will also redevelop the 2 existing parking lots.
Commissioner Hall asked how far the windows are recessed on the first floor.
Mr.Smith replied 3 to 4 inches.
Mr.Doug Crowther, 802 W Bannock St., stated the intent is to provide something new in the
area.
Commissioner Weston asked if the entire portion of the building was to be affordable
housing.
Mr.Crowther replied he believes that 10%will be market rate.
Mr.Morgan asked if they had reviewed the color scheme from the City.
Mr.Crowther replied yes.
MOTION TO CLOSE TESTIMONY: Commissioner Weston. SECOND: Commissioner Morgan.
Passed: Unanimous vote.
Findings of Fact:
The Design Review Commission accepts the general facts as outlined in the staff report,
public testimony, and the evidence list. Commissioner Dodge.SECOND: Commissioner
Weston. Passed: Unanimous vote.
Conclusions of Law:
The Design Review Commission accepts the Conclusions of Law as outlined in the staff
report. Commissioner Dodge. SECOND: Commissioner Weston. Passed: Unanimous vote.
ORDER OF DECISION FOR DR-19-01 (Design Review) MOTION: Commissioner Dodge
that Case Number DR-19-01 be approved with the following conditions: 8.2 and 8.3 with
the addition of 8.4 the colors shall be in substantial compliance to City Code and in
compliance with the City's downtown plan.
SECOND: Commissioner Weston. APPROVED by unanimous roll call vote.
IV. Next Design Review Commission Meeting:April 23, 2019, Noon
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V. Adjournment
MOTION TO ADJOURN: Commissioner Dodge. SECOND: Commissioner Morgan. Passed:
Unanimous vote.
The meeting was adjourned at approximately 12:38 p.m.
Respectfully submitted by Lori Colligan,
MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE CHAIR,ON THEDATE NOTED BELOW:
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Commissioner Rick Hall,Chair Date
ATTEST:
Jarrom ,AICP
Senior Planner
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