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Memo
Community Services Department
Planning Services Division
290 E Linden Ave, Chubbuck, ID 83202
Phone 208.237.2430
www.CityofChubbuck.us
To: Land Use and Development Commission
From: Don Matson, Planning Services Manager
Date: February 6, 2024
Re: Application Materials and Desired Content for Commission Review
Many files are received or generated with any application and each may have more or less
importance for the Commission or the public to review. The various details are always
available for anyone's review on request.
Nearly all land use applications presented to the Commission are for either a Conditional
Use Permit (CUP) or a Title Map Amendment (zone change or initial zone before
annexation). Both require a public hearing; the CUP is a decision while zoning actions are a
recommendation to the City Council.
Zoning Action Materials
ZONING ITEM
DESCRIPTION 1 NOTE
APPROX
TYPICALLY
PAGES
INCLUDED
APPLICANT SUBMISSION
Application Form
4
Yes
Receipt
1
No
Affidavit of Legal
Signed and notarized by the property owner
1+
No
Interest
Warranty Deed(s)
1-4
No
Property Map of
1
Yes
Proposal
Legal Description
Boundaries described with metes and bounds, required for
2
Yes
with Map
zoning ordinance.
Narrative
Some applicants will attach a narrative with an introduction,
1-3
Yes, if
responses to questions on the application form, or other
provided
information
ZONING ITEM
DESCRIPTION 1 NOTE
APPROX
TYPICALLY
PAGES
INCLUDED
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
ISJ Legal Notice
Copy and proof from ISJ, legal notice section
1
No
Mail Notices
Two-page fliers sent to property owners within 300 feet, plus
2
No
(Fliers)
20 agencies and utilities. Details in the flier are repeated in
the staff report
Notice Area Map
Map showing parcels within 300+ feet of property
1
No
Notice Mailing List
Owners' names and addresses (from notice area map) using
1-2
No
data directly from County Assessor files
Mailing Labels
1-3
No
Hearing Sign
A photo verifying the notice of public hearing sign was
1
No
Photo
posted on the property
STAFF REPORT TO COMMISSION
Staff Memo
Facts, analysis, recommendation
5-7
Yes
Application Packet
Applicant submission as described above
-
Yes
Code and Policy
• State Law and Comprehensive Plan policy re zoning
2
Yes
Analyses
. Comprehensive Plan policies relevant to the application
2
Yes
Maps
. Zoning on surrounding properties
1
Yes
• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
1
Yes
• For initial zoning (preparing for annexation) showing city
1
Yes, initial
limits and urban services and planning area boundaries
zone only
Public Comments
0-6
Yes
(or more)
Additional
May include excerpts of city code, the Comprehensive Plan,
-
Yes, if
Information
illustrations, etc.
needed
Recommendation for Zoning Reports
Structure a zone change report format with all the materials marked above as typically
included in a report (see below). The other items on the list don't produce evidence that
would be helpful for deliberations but can be assembled in a single companion file that is
available for the Clerk to display.
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Phone 208.237.2430
www.CityofChubbuck.us
COMMISSION REPORT CONTENT
COMPANION FILE
Form
Receipt
-Application
Property Map of Proposal
Affidavit of Legal Interest
Legal Description with Map
Warrant Deed(s)
Narrative if included
ISJ Legal Notice
Staff Memo
Mail Notices Fliers
Code and Policy Analyses
Notice Area Map
Maps
Notice Mailing List
Public Comments
Mailing Labels
Additional Information as needed
Hearing Sin Photo
Design Review — Preparation for a Conditional Use Permit
Because a CUP has standards and issues different for each project, and is preceded by a
Design Review, there are more materials tied to a project than a zone change. The primary
purpose of the Design Review is "to identify the technical requirements of city code that will
apply to each unique project and how to apply them to each project."
A Design Review Clearance is required before applying for a CUP. The key element is a vetted
site plan that allows the Commission to focus on the use itself and consider features that may
be required to improve compatibility with neighboring properties and the community.
DESIGN
DESCRIPTION / NOTE
TYPICAL PART OF
REVIEW ITEM
CUP PACKET?
Application Form
Much of the application is a checklist of things to
No
include. It doesn't ask for details like a CUP.
Vicinity Map
Location of the site
Yes
Site Plan
The site plan includes key elements for the review:
Yes, but only if there are
• General stormwater flow/collection
no changes. The CUP
• Traffic flow with dumpster and hydrant
application may have an
locations
updated plan. The same
• Parking areas and layout, # of spaces
is true for other files in
• Location / size of planting beds
the Design Review
• Sidewalks and ADA ramps
application.
Prelim.
Final landscaping plan is required before issuing
No; basic landscaping
Landscaping
building permit — it include species list, irrigation lines,
areas are shown on site
Plan
etc.
plan.
Floor Plan
Include gross square footage, occupancy
No; unless there are
classification, type of construction, and location of any
external impacts based
floor drains
on the floor plan.
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DESIGN
DESCRIPTION 1 NOTE
TYPICAL PART OF
REVIEW ITEM
CUP PACKET?
Building
Detailed elevations of all sides of proposed building(s)
Yes
Elevations
and elements such as color, materials, KnoxBox
location
Signage Plan
Location, size/dimensions of signs, esp. free-standing
Yes — location of signs
signs
on site plan
Lighting Plan
Location of structures, light distribution, demonstrate
No
how light will be contained on site
Sewer Pre-
A list of chemicals (beyond normal household) and
No
treatment
oils to be stored on property; if proposed for disposal
in sewer system include a pre-treatment plan
Traffic Analysis
A small project traffic report has an average size of 10
No
pages while a larger complex site will have an
engineer's report up to 150 pages long; purpose is to
determine if measures / improvements will be required
of the developer
Other Applicant
Applicants may include materials or details per their
Not usually — most are
Submittals
desires and also risk. Some of the details, such as
only relevant to the
construction plans, aren't required up front because
Design Review; unless
changes requested in the design review could alter
there are unusual
the site plan, stormwater, parking, etc.
impacts based on the
project.
For example, Extra Mile included their branding / sign
style guide and complete building plans with both the
For example, a business
Design Review and CUP applications. Complete
branding/ sign style
building plans and a style guide (other than building
guide
elevations) are not part of the application request.
For those projects requiring a CUP, the process "takes it from there" to the Commission. The
CUP application confirms the project complies with various technical standards, and
empowers the Commission in their evaluating the use, layout, aesthetics, etc., and how it may
impact neighboring properties. Design Review submittals (site plan, etc.) may be altered
before a CUP application; only the finished product is desired for presentation.
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Conditional Use Permit Materials
CUP ITEM
DESCRIPTION I NOTE
APPROX
TYPICALLY
PAGES
INCLUDED
APPLICANT SUBMISSION
Application Form
4
Yes
Receipt
1
No
Affidavit of Legal
Signed and notarized by the property owner(s)
1+
No
Interest
Warranty Deed(s)
1-4
No
Property Map of
1
Yes
Proposal
Narrative
Some applicants will attach a narrative with an introduction,
1-3
Yes, if
as well as responses to questions on the application form
provided
Site Plan
To display details some applicants will use extra pages
1-5
Yes
Floor Plan
1-2
Yes
Building
Illustrations of the building elevations is not expressly
1-4
Yes
Elevations
required in code but almost always included; staff requires
them for the Commission's benefit if it is new construction
Other Images
Some applicants may submit additional illustrations
1+
Yes, if
For example, Extra Mile included their branding / sign
provided
style guide (25 pages) and complete building plans (9
pages) with both the Design Review and CUP applications
Design Review
Copy of the Design Review Clearance memo, listing
2-3
Yes
Clearance Memo
technical requirements and conditions of approval
Explanation of how the project design, being presented for
1-3
Yes
the CUP, has resolved any issues from the Clearance memo
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICES
ISJ Legal Notice
Copy and proof from ISJ, legal notice section
1
No
Mail Notices
Two-page flier sent to property owners within 300 feet, plus
2
No
(Fliers)
20 agencies and utilities; details in the flier are repeated in
the staff report
Notice Area Map
Map showing parcels within 300+ feet of property
1
No
Notice Mailing List
Owners' names and addresses (from notice area map) using
1-3
No
data directly from County Assessor files
Mailing Labels
1-3
No
Hearing Sign
A photo verifying the notice of public hearing sign was
1
No
Photo
posted on the property
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290 E Linden Avenue, Chubbuck, ID 83202
Phone 208.237.2430
www.CityofChubbuck.us
CUP ITEM
DESCRIPTION 1 NOTE
APPROX
TYPICALLY
Facts, analysis, recommendation
Affidavit of Legal Interest
PAGES
INCLUDED
STAFF REPORT TO COMMISSION
Staff Memo
Facts, analysis, recommendation
5-7
Yes
FFCL
Additional Information
4
Yes
Application Packet
Applicant submission as described above
Hearing Sin Photo
Yes
Policy Analysis
Comprehensive Plan policies relevant to the application
2
Yes
Maps
e Zoning on surrounding properties
1
Yes
• Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use Map
1
Yes
Public Comments
0-6
Yes
(or more)
Additional
May include excerpts of city code, the Comprehensive Plan,
Yes, if
Information
illustrations, etc.
I
I needed
There is also a sunset to a CUP approval — it expires 12 months after approval unless all conditions have
been met and the use has commenced or, if a new building, construction has begun. An extension of up to 2
years may be granted.
Recommendation for CUP Reports
Structure a report format with all the materials marked above as typically included in a report
(see below). The other items on the list don't produce evidence that would be helpful for
deliberations but can be assembled in a single companion file that is available for the Clerk to
display.
COMMISSION REPORT CONTENT
COMPANION FILE
Staff Memo
Receipt
Facts, analysis, recommendation
Affidavit of Legal Interest
Add trip generation information new
Warrant Deed(s)
Policy Analysis
ISJ Legal Notice
Maps
Mail Notices Fliers
Public Comments
Notice Area Ma
Additional Information
Notice Mailing List
FFCL
Mailing Labels
Form and Packet described above
Hearing Sin Photo
-Application
Property Map of Proposal
Copy of All Design Review Files
Narrative
Site Plan
Floor Plan
Building Elevations
Other Images
Design Review Clearance Memo
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290 E Linden Avenue, Chubbuck, ID 83202
Phone 208.237.2430
www.CityofChubbuck.us