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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2020-01Resolution No. 2020-01 CITY OF CHUBBUCK BY THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION A RESOLUTION OF THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO, VALIDATING CONFORMITY OF THE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR THE NORTHSIDE CROSSING URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT WITH THE CITY'S COMPREHENSIVE PLAN WHEREAS, the Urban Renewal Agency of the city of Chubbuck (the "City"), Idaho, also known as Chubbuck Development Authority (hereinafter "Agency"), the duly constituted and authorized urban renewal agency of the City, has submitted the proposed Urban Renewal Plan for the Northside Crossing Urban Renewal Project (the "Northside Crossing Plan") to the City; and WHEREAS, the Mayor and Chubbuck City Council referred the Northside Crossing Plan to the City Land Use and Development Commission for review and recommendations concerning the conformity of said Northside Crossing Plan with the City's Comprehensive Plan, Our Valley, Our Vision, as amended (the "Comprehensive Plan"); and WHEREAS, on October 13, 2020, the City Land Use and Development Commission met to consider whether the Northside Crossing Plan conforms with the Comprehensive Plan as required by Idaho Code § 50-2008(b); and WHEREAS, the City Land Use and Development Commission has reviewed said Northside Crossing Plan in view of the Comprehensive Plan; and WHEREAS, the City Land Use and Development Commission has determined that the Northside Crossing Plan is in all respects in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LAND USE AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION FOR THE CITY OF CHUBBUCK, IDAHO: Section 1. That the Northside Crossing Plan, submitted by the Agency and referred to this Commission by the Mayor and City Council for review, is in all respects in conformity with the Comprehensive Plan. Section 2. That Exhibit A, outlining the findings supporting the determination that the Northside Crossing Plan is in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan, is hereby adopted and incorporated as part of this Resolution. Section 3. That the Chair of the City Land Use and Development Commission is hereby authorized and directed to provide the Mayor and Chubbuck City Council with a signed copy of this Resolution relating to said Northside Crossing Plan. Resolution No. 2020-01 Section 4. That this Resolution shall be in full force and effect immediately upon its adoption and approval. ADOPTED by the Land Use and Development Commission of the city of Chubbuck, Idaho, this 13th day of October 2020. APPROVED: La ATTEST: air, Land se and Development Commission erk 4824-4889-0$90, v. 1 CHUBBUCK The urban renewal agency for the City of Chubbuck, Idaho City of Chubbuck 5160 Yellowstone Avenue PO Box 5604 Chubbuck, ID 83202.0006 208.237.2400 Memo To: Chubbuck Development Authority From: Devin Hillam, CDA Executive Director, Community Planning & Economic Development Director Date: October 1, 2020 Re: Adoption of Resolution 2020-01 Northside Crossing Urban Renewal Plan. Urban Renewal Plan for the !Northside Crossing Urban Renewal Project (the "Plan"), adopted by the Chubbuck Development Authority on September 15, 2020, pursuant to Agency Resolution 2020- 06, will be presented to the Commission for review and determination as to its conformity with the City of Chubbuck Comprehensive Plan. Summary of Request In compliance with Idaho Urban Renewal Law of 1965, Chapter 20, Title 50, Idaho Code, as amended and the Local Economic Development Act, Chapter 29, Title 50, Idaho Code, as amended, the Urban Renewal Plan for the Northside Crossing Urban Renewal Project (the "Plan") adopted by the Chubbuck Development Authority on September 15, 2020, pursuant to Agency Resolution 2020-06, has been forwarded by the Mayor to the Land Use & Development Commission concerning its conformity with the City of Chubbuck Comprehensive Plan. Idaho Code 50-2008(b) states that prior to the approval of an urban renewal project, plans shall be submitted to the planning commission for review and recommendation as to its conformity with the general plan (e.g. Comprehensive Plan) for the development of the municipality as a whole. The Commission's role in this phase is different from some of its typical roles with reviews; this review is not a public hearing and the Commission is asked to only make a findings as to the Plan's conformity with the comprehensive plan. Following the Commission's recommendation, a public hearing will be held with the City Council on November 4, 2020 at 6 PM. Exhibit A Pg. 1 C:\Users\hilla\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13,20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for N5X URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx As the Commission presumably already knows, the Plan area consists of approximately 229.$9 acres north of New Day Parkway and south of Tyhee Road, east of the Union Pacific railroad tracks and west of Tyhee Road. The entire area has been annexed into Chubbuck city limits and is zoned a mixed uses under the Creative Community -Northside Crossing district and the Limited Commercial district designations. Plans for the development include a mix of uses including general commercial, office professions, medical, light industrial, and a range of housing types and densities, including both single-family and multi -family residential under a variety of lot and ownership or rental configurations. The Plan area will contain numerous desirable amenities and features, such a parks and open space, and a special attention to community and building form and design above that which has been typically constructed in Chubbuck. Staff Analysis The recommendation of the Chubbuck Development Authority, as contained in the attached materials, is consistent with the goals of the City's Comprehensive Plan and meets the standards of the applicable Idaho Code sections referenced above. The urban renewal plan directs the use of revenue allocation financing to accomplish the following: The installation and construction of public improvements, including new collector and arterial streets; improvements to existing roadways and intersections; the installation of new intersections, including the installation of traffic signals; installation of curbs, gutters and streetscapes, which for purposes of this Plan, the term "streetscapes" includes sidewalks, lighting, landscaping, benches, bike racks, wayfinding, public art and similar amenities between the curb and right of way line; installation and/or improvements to fiber optic facilities; improvements to public utilities including water and sewer improvements, and fire protection systems; removal, burying, or relocation of overhead utilities; extension of electrical distribution lines and transformers; improvement of irrigation and drainage ditches and laterals; improvements for parks, open space, and trail networks; and improvement of storm drainage facilities; b. The planning, design and construction of proposed improvements to Hiline Road, the reconfiguration of Tyhee Road and the new intersection between Tyhee Road and Hiline Road and modifications to existing Tyhee Road once realigned, and improvements to the intersection with Siphon Road, Whitaker Road, Aurora Boulevard (now Northside Crossing), Morning Dew, Dawn Daylight, and yet to be named roads as shown in Attachment 5 to the Plan. The planning, design and construction of a new intersection, and improvements to other existing roadways and intersections within the Project Area; The replanning, redesign, and development of undeveloped or underdeveloped areas which are stagnant or improperly utilized because of limited traffic access, underserved utilities, and other site conditions; Exhibit A pg. 2 C:\Users\hills\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for NSX URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx d. The strengthening of the economic base of the Project Area and the community by the installation of needed public improvements to stimulate new private development providing employment, economic growth, and a more economically sustainable and efficient commercial and residential land development pattern than traditionally seen in the City to the long-term benefit of the broader public's tax levy and utility rates,- e. ates; e. The provision of adequate land for open space, street rights-of-way and pedestrian rights-of-way, including pathways which will be dedicated to the public; f. The reconstruction and improvement of street corridors to allow traffic flows to move through the Project Area along with the accompanying utility connections, through the Project Area; g. The provision of public service utilities, which may be sited outside of the Project Area, but are necessary to the development of the Project Area, such as water system improvements, sewer system improvements and improvements to storm drainage facilities; h. In conjunction with the City, the establishment and implementation of performance criteria to assure high site design standards and environmental quality and other design elements which provide unity and integrity to the entire Project Area, including commitment of funds for planning studies, achieving high standards of development, and leveraging such development to achieve public objectives and efficient use of scarce resources; The strengthening of the tax base by encouraging private development, thus increasing the assessed valuation of properties within the Project Area as a whole and benefiting the various taxing districts in which the urban renewal area is located; and The funding of necessary public infrastructure to accommodate both public and private development. More specifically, the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan will be met by the activities undertaken within the proposed Urban Renewal Area: LAND USE CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY LU 1: Direct urban growth 1. ] Strongly protect prime c. To discourage sprawl and promote compact to urban infill areas agricultural land from development patterns, all new development projects development sprawl shall be located within City limits and the USB, All new development shall be provided with adequate public facilities and services, including water, sewer, roads, arks, schools, police, and fire Protection. Exhibit A pg. 3 C:\Users\hiila\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for NSX URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx LU 2: Improve residential 2.1: Improve the b. Maintain a high standard of property maintenance neighborhoods and ensure appearance of residential their orderly and areas 2.2: Balance the provision a. Plan for future rights-of-way, map them, and secure financially sound development of access to residential them through development exactions and other areas with maintenance of means that may be available. privacy in residential areas 2.3: Raise pride of place a. Develop a meaningful park and trail system plan through provision of amenities 2.4: Create safe, a. Use the neighborhood design principles outlined in interesting, and walkable Chapter 6, Objective 3.2, Policy a to guide the nei hborhoods development of neighborhood refinement plans LU 3: Provide convenient 3.1: Adopt appropriate a. Adopt appropriate Neighborhood Commercial commercial service commercial zoning to zoning to allow small-scale commercial development locations and limit their allow for a variety of at neighborhood centers that serves the daily needs of adverse impacts on commercial goods and neighborhood residents transportation systems, services at community c. Improve access to commercial development along residents, and visual centers, which should be Yellowstone Avenue. integrity. located within walking distance of residents of one or more nei hborhoods LU 4: Expand light 4.7: Zone appropriate a. Locate industrial zones in areas that are manufacturing and areas for industrial and environmentally suitable industry location warehousing use b. Locate industrial zones in proximity to necessary rail opportunities and require and highway access the environmental sensitivity of these firms 4.2: Encourage c_ Provide for adequate wholesale and warehousing cooperation between local support for these industries. industry, Idaho Division of Environmental Quality, Chubbuck policy makers, and code enforcement officials Land Use 5: Encourage 5.1 Encourage a transition a. Adhere to land use designations on the compatible land uses of land use from low- Comprehensive Plan Map. intensity land uses to b. Use a combination of zoning, performance higher intensity land uses. requirements, site planning, and transportation routes Purposefully arranged to create the highest level of compatibility between land use transitions avoid adjacent uses while retaining a complementary mix of conflicting uses while possible uses within neighborhoods and communities. keeping distances between c. Make use of planned unit developments (PUD) to uses short enough to accommodate development on tracts with difficult facilitate communications, shape or location. transportation, and e. ensure an adequate supply of commercial land human activity between sensitive to market needs them. 5.2 Encourage a mix of a_ Use design standards to encourage compatibility of compatible land uses in I mixed use development with_surrounding areas. Exhibit A pg. 4 C:\Users\hills\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Merno for NSX URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx Exhibit A pg- 5 C:\Users\hilla\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for NSX URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx new neighborhoods and in b. Locate mixed-use areas along Yellowstone Avenue redeveio rnent areas. and in new neighborhood centers. TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY T 7: Provide for safe and 7.1: Increase the efficiency free-flowing traffic for all of functional class roads 7.2 Expand the network of a. Define routes for new or functional class roads with modes of transportation functional class roads in requirements for development during subdivision. general accordance with the functional class roads ma 7-3: Discourage through traffic and high speeds in residential areas 1.4 Encourage higher a. Implement a policy of phasing public service densities and site designs extensions overtime in coordination with Bannock that support transit County to protect prime agricultural land and increase development densities to a level that will support transit service. 7.5 Encourage bicycle and a. Continue to implement standards for sidewalks to pedestrian systems that be constructed at the time of subdivision support transit and development. provide an alternative b. Work with Pocatello Regional Transit to develop means of travel. transit stops with bicycle racks, signs, benches, and shelters. 7.6 Use innovative b. Prioritize future road building projects in financing strategies to conjunction with future growth areas as identified in fund transportation the Our Valley, Our Vision project improvements c. Utilize new neighborhood refinement plans to ensure a connected street network d. Develop policy for cost sharing for new roads between present and future development, 1.7 Provide a connected a. Design new streets to connect with other streets, network of pedestrian- except where topography or existing development friendly streets and prevents a connection pathways b. Require street network plans as part of a neighborhood plan c. Minimize block -length standards to encourage interconnected streets d. Provide mid -block pedestrian pathways where long blocks are necessary e. Include sidewalks that connect buildings to the public right-of-way for new commercial, institutional, and residential development f. Provide pedestrian and vehicular connections between adjoining developments for new commercial, industrial, and institutional development, where possible. q. Provide sidewalks on both sides of all public streets Exhibit A pg- 5 C:\Users\hilla\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for NSX URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx Exhibit A Pg. 6 C:\Users\hilla\Desktop\Work1CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for N5X URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx h. Design local streets serving residential areas as "skinny" streets to slow traffic and accommodate pedestrians and bicycles, as well as vehicles. COMMUNITY DESIGN CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY CD 1: Invest in the 1.1: Improve compliance a. Adopt a revised Development Code implementing improved appearance of with codes on property ,smart" development concepts outlined in the Our our city and stimulate appearance Valley Our Vision project improvements by the b. Define and adopt neighborhood refinement plans 1.2: Contribute to the a. Establish park standards and guidelines to enable public sector appearance of development of attractive, functional, low neighborhoods and maintenance parks that generally serve as the focal communities through points for neighborhoods and communities placement and design of ublic arks CD 2: Encourage new 2.1: Use design guidelines, a. Bulk and height of the new residential infill and development that is standards, and incentives redevelopment projects shall be similar in scale to compatible with existing to ensure that new infill surrounding residential development buildings and and redevelopment are c. Encourage the development of well -landscaped neighborhoods, and compatible with parking lots and buffer strips on major corridors promote and preserve the established development d. Encourage the development of plazas and quality of residential courtyards by commercial development that neighborhoods encourage public gathering, particularly in the neighborhood and community centers. 2.2.• Encourage infill and a. New infill and redevelopment housing shall be redevelopment to be designed so that; pedestrian -oriented b. Garages and carports are set back further from the street than the front of the dwelling, and c. Usable front porches or balconies are provided and are oriented to the street. e. Coordinate parking space standards and parking lot designs with peclestrian, bicycle and transits stems. CD 3: In new 3.2: Use neighborhood a. New neighborhoods shall be designed to meet the neighborhoods, provide a design principles for new following design principles: better mix of residential development within i. Connect streets with other streets to provide a and commercial land uses Neighborhood Plan network. and a more walkable Districts, as defined on the ii. Use distinct edges or boundaries to define the community Growth Management Plan neighborhood. Map iii. Include sidewalks that are safe, convenient, and interesting. iv. Incorporate parks and institutions into neighborhoods v. Provide a mix of housing choices and types. vi. Design neighborhoods to accommodate bus transit vii. Require buildings, whether residential, commercial, industrial, or institutional, to be compatible in terms of scale and design. b. Assure that future development results in the establishment of recognizable neighborhoods, communities, and districts. Exhibit A Pg. 6 C:\Users\hilla\Desktop\Work1CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for N5X URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx I GOVERNMENT SERVICES CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY GS 3: Support the 3.2: Coordinate private a. Establish development standards for commercial coordination of effective and public development and residential developments that assure effective and and efficient provision of with private utility efficient public maintenance, if events require, such private utilities to current provision standards may dictate construction materials, right -of - and future City residents way and easement widths, and other matters. GS 4: Manage the 4.7: Provide adequate b. Monitor population and growth patterns and municipal solid waste services projects in planning for new facilities and resources stream in an efficient and sanitary manner GS 5. Manage stormwater 5.7: Develop a cost- a. Encourage new development to retain storm water run-off to reduce soil effective and runoff on-site, erosion and flooding environmentally sensitive b. Limit the amount of impervious surfaces allowed in storm water facility master new development plan c. Encourage residents and businesses to manage storm water on-site d. limit development on steep slopes GS 7: Identify financial 77: Manage the cost of a. Encourage compact development in order to reduce strategies to deliver providing public services in the cost of providing public services. community services and to the community c. Develop techniques that share the costs of develop public buildings infrastructure improvements for new development. and utility systems 7.2. Approve plans to b. Use neighborhood plans; identify the locations of develop adequate public proposed land uses, arterial and collector streets, facilities to serve existing parks and public lands, and major public facilities. development and future growth RECREATION CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY R 7: Broaden recreational 7.7: Maintain existing and c. Develop and maintain access to the public lands opportunities future parks surrounding the city d. Landscape public spaces in a manner that improves community image where possible. 1.2. Create new parks and a. Educate developers about the park system plan, the recreational facilities to benefits of parks and trails, and the role they are serve both new expected to play in their developments including park development in existing land reservations and fees -in -lieu thereof. communities and new c. Encourage the creation of neighborhood parks in communities conjunction with large-scale residential development and as part of the neighborhood refinement process. R 3: Create a Park and 1 3.7: Develop a park master c. Establish multi -use paths, bike routes, and bike Recreation System Master plan that locates path lanes to connect existing and future parks with Plan that would include systems, park locations, schools, residential and commercial areas, and transit standards for the bicycle routes, and other stops. following: facilities. 3.2 Develop park and b. Develop parks to be versatile and flexible to recreational facilities to accommodate diverse and changing user groups over meet minimum time. Exhibit A pg. 7 C:\Users\hilla\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LU DC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for NSX URA recommendation 10.13.20,docx Exhibit A Pg- 8 C:\Users\hills\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDO—Memo for N5X URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx requirements and design standards NATURAL RESOURCES CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY NR 2: Protect groundwater 2.2: Conserve water a. Educate the public about water conservation and surface water from measures including xeriscaping, the use of drought pollution tolerant landscaping. NR 3: Protect air from 3.7: Help citizens reduce a. Require new streets to connect with other streets pollution their reliance on In. Require the consideration of transit access in automobile and the subdivision review number of daily vehicle c. Require the inclusion of bicycle and pedestrian miles traveled systems during subdivision review and development to support alternate modes of transportation. d. Provide a mix of land uses, a more connected street network, and alternative modes of transportation, including buses and shuttles. NR 4: Minimize the impact 4.1: Protect and enhance a. Identify and protect significant water resource of new development on designated significant features natural features streams, riparian areas, and wetlands and associated buffers within the city limits 4,2: Protect and maintain a. Identify and protect sensitive lands within the City critical wildlife habitat b. Maintain riparian vegetation along streams, significant natural wetlands, and water bodies to benefit wildlife features, and other sensitive lands within the Cit NR 5: Preserve farmland 5.7: Preserve prime e. Judiciously use zoning to protect agricultural and within the region farmland for productive mineral resource lands agricultural use for as long as practical HOUSING CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY H 1: Respond to housing 1.7: Ensure an adequate a. Plan for a variety of housing types needs supply of land for residential development 72: Protect residential a. Use a combination of zoning, development property values standards, site planning guidelines, and transportation routes to protect residential property values. They will be used to create the highest level of compatibility between adjacent uses possible which retaining a synergistic mix of uses within neighborhoods and communities. b. Diligently enforce city codes and ordinance onjunk, property maintenance, and other nuisance situations c. Create and enforce development standards that increase the requirements for services and amenities as project density increases. Exhibit A Pg- 8 C:\Users\hills\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDC 10.13.20\CDA to LUDO—Memo for N5X URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx Findings & Recommendation Staff finds that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Northside Crossing Urban Renewal Project and the activities proposed therein are in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan. We recommend that the Commission make the same finding and authorizing the Chair to sign a resolution affirming this decision. Exhibit A P9. 5 C:\Users\hills\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDO 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for NSX URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx 1.3: Encourage the a. At the discretion of the council, make available a development of affordable limited amount of Chubbuck Development Authoriity housing funds to assist only with the development of infrastructure for low and moderate income housing. H 3; Encourage more 3.2: Encourage more dense a. Single-family attached: Structures such as dense residential residential developments, townhouses or rowhouses. Generally acceptable development patterns generally meeting the anywhere a single family residential unit is permitted. within the City following criteria, in all b. Two-family dwellings: Generally acceptable areas of the city anywhere a single family residential unit is permitted. Encourage designs that appear to be a single unit. c. Multi -family: Encourage small garden apartment complexes adjacent to neighborhood commercial centers. Encourage larger apartment complexes in conjunction with general commercial centers or adjacent to nei hborhood parks, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY ED 7: Diversity and 1.7: Recruit retail, service d. Identify areas requiring infrastructure improvements strengthen the economic and industrial businesses to stimulate economic development. base 7.3: Plan land areas for diverse uses ED 2: Centralize 2.2. Identify future a. Allow future commercial growth to occur within new commercial activities potential commercial neighborhoods in a manner that is consistent with areas in future growth and community design principles defined in Chapter 6 development Community Design. SCHOOL LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION CHAPTER GOAL OBJECTIVE POLICY 5L 7: Deliver our children 7.7; Improve the safety of safely to school Chubbuck's streets 7.2: Create opportunities a. Establish a system of paths, sidewalks, bike lanes for children to walk safely and routes that permit safe access to city schools. to school b. Consider pedestrian access to nearest school during site plan review. c. Require sidewalks on both sides of public streets. Findings & Recommendation Staff finds that the Urban Renewal Plan for the Northside Crossing Urban Renewal Project and the activities proposed therein are in conformity with the City's Comprehensive Plan. We recommend that the Commission make the same finding and authorizing the Chair to sign a resolution affirming this decision. Exhibit A P9. 5 C:\Users\hills\Desktop\Work\CDA\Northside Crossing\to LUDO 10.13.20\CDA to LUDC_Memo for NSX URA recommendation 10.13.20.docx