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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2021-04-27 Hearing Examiner Minutes APPROVED Regular Caldwell Hearing Examiner Min tes-- Tuesday,April 27,2021,7:00 p.m. '� a L_ Community Room,Caldwell Police Depart e 110 South 5th Avenue,Caldwell,Idaho Call to Order- Hearing Examiner,Mr. Bruce Eggleston opened the meeting for the public hearing at 7:00 p.m. H. Review of Proceedings-Mr. Bruce Eggleston outlined the procedures for the public hearing. Members Present: Bruce Eggleston(Hearing Examiner); Robb MacDonald (City Engineer); Debbie Root(Senior Planner); Katie Phillips (Associate Planner); Lori Colligan(Associate Planner);Cindy Brogdon(Administrative Assistant) Members Absent: Mr.Jerome Mapp,Director III. Consent Calendar: 1. Mr. Eggleston approved the Minutes of the March 23,2021 meeting. IV. Old Business: 1. n/a IV. New Business: 1. Case Number ANN21-000001/PUD-21-000001: A request for an Annexation, Planned Unit Development and a preliminary plat for Enclave Subdivision,a mixed use (single-family,multi-family and commercial)development with a zoning designation of H-C (Highway Corridor)zone on parcel's R32795 and R32795010 containing 45.69 acres.The subject properties are located 1,500 feet west of the intersection of HWY 55 and Midway Road,Caldwell,ID. Testimony: The applicant is requesting to continue this case to the May 11,2021 meeting. The Hearing Examiner continued this case to the May 11, 2021 meeting. 2. Case Number SUP21-000005: A request for a Special Use Permit for Lexington Apartments,an 84,unit multi-family development,in a C-3 (Service Commercial) zone in Sky Ranch Business Park Phase 2 consisting of 3.65 acres. The properties are located on the southeast corner of Adam Smith Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street Approval of this Special Use Permit is contingent on approval of the Final Plat Amendment. 1 Hearing Examiner Minutes 11/10/2020 Testimony: Katie Phillips,Associate Planner,621 Cleveland Blvd.,Caldwell,ID 83605,stated the applicant is requesting special use permit approval for Lexington Apartments,consisting of 84 units on 3.65 acres located at the corner of Adam Smith Avenue and Thomas Jefferson Street. The project site meets the requirements of code including landscaping and parking. Mr. Eggleston stated he was hoping to see a little more in the design of the structures. What are we looking at regarding the amenities and open space?Have they met the requirements? Ms. Phillips stated staff believes so,there will be dog park,clubhouse,bbq pits,and tot lot. Because this is not a PUD,amenities are not required but the applicant has chosen to add them. Solon Carlson,2209 Manitou Ave.,Boise,Idaho handed an exhibit to Mr. Eggleston(Exhibit PZ-1001). Mr.Carlson stated he is excited to be back in Caldwell with this project. The development team has over 40 years of experience. They have chosen this area and are impressed with Sky Ranch Business Park and feel there is an additional need for those workers. The whole Treasure Valley is in need of housing. The site is 3.56 acres and ideally located next to schools and retail shopping and close to 184 and 20/26.This will be a market rate project. 24 1-bedroom,1 bath,and 60-2 bedroom,2 bath units. Amenities include a club house,on- site office,lobby,community entertainment area,large bbq area,kitchen area,gazebo and a tot lot. Additionally,there will be carports,the objective is to have one covered parking space per unit. There will be fenced in pet area,there is plenty of bike storage throughout the site and plenty of open space. Construction materials will be long lasting,durable, energy efficient and low maintenance. Mr. Eggleston asked about the architecture structure. Mr.Carlson showed him a project he recently completed that will be similar. Mr. Eggleston stated his concern is design of the site itself.He is having a hard time visualizing the project. Will there be elaborate landscaping and will it be maintained by the homeowner's association? Mr.Carlson stated everything will be managed by a 3rd party. Ms. Root stated there are design guidelines that should be adhered to. She didn't realize the landscaping plan was not included.The landscaping must be completed by a professional. There is a landscaping code not just guidelines that need to be abided by. Mr. Eggleston closed the public testimony. Comprehensive Plan Analysis for SUP21-000005 (Special Use Permit)The Hearing Examiner accepted the comprehensive plan analysis as listed in the staff report. 2 Hearing Examiner Minutes 11/10/2020 Findings of Fact for SUP21-000005 (Special Use Permit):The Hearing Examiner accepted the general facts as outlined in the staff report,public testimony,and the evidence list. Conclusions of Law for SUP21-000005 (Special Use Permit): The Hearing Examiner accepted the Conclusions of Law as outlined in the staff report. ORDER FOR SUP21-000005:The Hearing Examiner RECOMMENDED that Case Number SUP21-000005: (Special Use Permit)BE APPROVED with the following condition:8.2 through 8.10.with the addition of 8.11: The applicant shall follow the Design Standards found on the City Planning and Zoning webpage.They must be used for structural design and approved by staff prior to the building permits being issued. 3. Case Number CMP-20-07/ANN20-000011/SUB-20P-16: A request for an Annexation,Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment and a Preliminary Plat for Buxton Pointe,a 5 lot subdivision with an R-3 (High Density Residential)and C-1 proposed (Neighborhood Commercial)zoning designation on 40.26 acres. The subject properties are located 1,300 feet east of the intersection of Lake Avenue and Laster Lane,Caldwell,ID. Testimony: The applicant is requesting to continue this case to the May 11,2021 meeting. The Hearing Examiner continued this case to the May 11,2021 meeting. 4. Case Number PUD-20-000001: A request for a Planned Unit Development and a preliminary plat for Escalon Park,a single-family and multi-family residential development in an R-1 (Low Density Residential) zone on parcel's R34309012 and R34297010B containing 118.49 acres. The subject properties are located 1,500 feet east of the intersection of HWY 20/26 and Middleton Road, Caldwell,ID. Testimony: Deb Root,Senior Planner,621 Cleveland Blvd.,Caldwell,Idaho stated the applicant is requesting a Planned Unit Development and a preliminary plat for Escalon Park,a single- family and multi-family residential project containing 118.49 acres. The proposed PUD consist of a total of 531 total dwelling units,including 395 single family residential lots,34 multi-family(136 units)and 79 common lots.They are requesting variances through the Planned Unit Development.Additionally,there is a code reference in the development code that for lots that are less than 45'wide that there be additional off street parking.The dimensional standards are within the requirements. Staff is recommending approval but they would like to see the Madden Spur Drain tiled. Mr. Eggleston asked about the parking that is required,how close are they to meeting the standards? Ms. Root stated they have not provided additional parking. 3 Hearing Examiner Minutes 11/10/2020 Mr. Eggleston to meet the parking requirement what numbers are they talking about? Ms. Root stated they would be required to add 43 additional parking space in lots. Maybe that is excessive but that is what the code reference is. Mr. Eggleston about the issue with the drain,he happens to be a believer in safety and security. To cover that drain,will it continue to function for irrigation? Will there be a fence? Ms. Root stated there is a not a proposal to fence it that she is aware of. Mr. Eggleston asked if the irrigation company planned to maintain the easement? Ms. Root stated yes. There are a lot of developments where the drain is tiled and it makes for more usable space and improves the safety and the overall appearance.They will need to have a license agreement but they believe they could tile that lateral. Ms.Jane Suggs,9839 Cable Car Street,Boise Idaho,stated she appreciates everyone being here. This project is zoned R-1,they did think about rezoning the north portion to R-2 but staff suggested to keep it R-1 and do a PUD. There will be renters,home buyers,single family,retirees,everyone can live here. Plenty of open space,and they feel it is appropriate to put the multi-family next to the highway and there will be 30'landscape buffer. Instead of new streets,she proposes taking the lot lines out and have one buildable lot. There is street frontage,one buildable lot with multi-family residences. Ms. Root explained that the attorney stated that because this code change is through the Planning and Zoning Commission and will in effect before this project develops,they advised staff in order to move forward that they be required to dedicate the right of way. Ms.Suggs stated she can't turn those driveways into public roads. Ms. Root understands that. Ms.Suggs stated they have done some additions in the open space,community playground and shelter. They have added a pool and club house just for the residents of the 4 plexes. The transition of lots is alley and front loaded lots. Each single family home will have a 2 car garage. They are planning to leave the drain open and have some low maintenance grasses and to keep the area around the drain clear. Ms.Suggs read a letter from Trilogy from Pioneer Irrigation(exhibit PZ-1000). They are constructing the regional pathway along Mason Creek. In this area,lot 14,they are removing 3 lots and adding a pool and additional parking. Finally,on the East side of Santa Ana they have the 8,000 sq ft lots. There is a community playground and shelter in this area. There are some 36'wide lots,which are popular,with 5'side setbacks.The 55'wide lots are standard 1 and 2 story lots. And there are also some 60'wide lots with standard 20'setbacks. Mr.MacDonald,City Engineer,spoke with the applicant today and they do want to make a few adjustments to the Engineering memo. Page 39,#6,he feels we need to fine-tune this and work with the applicant to make sure it is fair. The City Engineer plans to make 4 Hearing Examiner Minutes 11/10/2020 changes to this area.Also on page 40,item 7,this will be done internally and he will work with the applicant.Page 41,item 4 will also be fine-tuned. This will be revised and put together before it goes to City Council. Mr. Eggleston asked if they will still need to complete the roundabout. Mr.MacDonald said it is possible,but it may be a 4-way light.They will look at this,they want to make sure they are not over burdening the developer. It will most likely still be a roundabout but this will be figured out before it goes to City Council. Ms.Suggs stated they will be building their half of Santa Ana.They were surprised to have to build a full roundabout. But they do plan to work with the Engineering Staff and have that worked out before they go to City Council. They did not show any additional parking.One of the issues is when you have the smaller lots,that reduces the amount of parking spots available in the street. One thing she was hoping to do when there are alleys they don't have parking in the front. Mr. Eggleston stated he believes in good parking,particularly for the higher density developments. The kinds of solutions she suggested with the alley loaded is one of his favorite solutions. There is a lot of green space,maybe some of that could be parking. Ms. Suggs replied they are providing 2.6 spaces per unit. Mr. Eggleston asked how the parking is treated in the north area. Ms.Suggs stated it is parking in front of the units and parking behind. It is parking right in front of the 4 plex units. There is a gridded pattern to look like a neighborhood.There is more than enough,and parking in front of the recreational areas. Mr. Eggleston asked if the parking was specific to each unit. Ms.Suggs stated there are 100 extra spaces there,2.6 spaces per dwelling unit. Mr.Eggleston asked if development wide if they had discussed a recreational vehicle parking area. Ms.Suggs stated no. Mr.Eggleston asked if she has internal circulation bike paths? Ms. Suggs stated yes. There will be sidewalks on every street,there are not a lot of extra pathways,with the short blocks it didn't seem they were needed. There's a pathway going out to Santa Ana. The big pathway is the one that runs through their open space. There are connection pathways. Mr.Eggleston asked about the drain canal. Ms. Suggs stated a lot of that doesn't rest with her,it is up to the Bureau of Reclamation.The condition states to tile it if it is allowable. 5 Hearing Examiner Minutes 11/10/2020 Mr.Eggleston asked about the rights of way issue,we're looking for middle ground,they are cut on the cusp of code changes. Is the circulation design able to accommodate right of way as it is? Ms.Suggs stated she doesn't believe you can have back up parking into a public street so the answer is no. Condition 10.22 states they have to have that frontage but there is also a caveat there. She thinks they can move forward with that condition. Mr. Eggleston closed the public testimony. Comprehensive Plan Analysis for PUD-20-000001 (Planned Unit Development)The Hearing Examiner accepted the comprehensive plan analysis as listed in the staff report. Findings of Fact for PUD-20-000001 (Planned Unit Development):The Hearing Examiner accepted the general facts as outlined in the staff report,public testimony,and the evidence list. Conclusions of Law for PUD-20-000001 (Planned Unit Development): The Hearing Examiner accepted the Conclusions of Law as outlined in the staff report RECOMMENDATION FOR PUD-20-000001:The Hearing Examiner RECOMMENDED that Case Number PUD-20-000001: (Planned Unit Development)BE APPROVED with the following conditions: 10.1 through 10.27 with the addition of Condition of 10.28 the City would like the applicant to tile the Madden Spur,or to provide a written statement from Pioneer Irrigation and the Bureau of Reclamation if they do not want that tiled. Also,the addition of Condition 10.29 to address the issue of required parking,the applicant has made a suggestion that they have solutions for 25 off street parking spaces and they shall find the appropriate location for those additional spaces. Planning Issues-None The next regularly scheduled Hearing Examiner meeting is scheduled for May 11,2021. The Hearing Examiner adjourned the meeting at approximately 8:45 p.m. Respectfully submitted by Lori Colligan, MINUTES APPROVED AND SIGNED BY THE HEARING EXAMINER,BRUCE EGGLESTON,ON THE DATE NOTED BELOW: . .,-�:. )c p2,-( Mr. Bruce Eggles o Date ie) ZoZ/ 'tii7 1 eb.'- 'oot,Senior PI nner Date For detailed Minutes,please request a copy of the digital recording. 6 Hearing Examiner Minutes 11/10/2020