DR-23-21, CUP-23-06, PUD-23-02, SUB-23-02, SR-23-10 - Echanis Storage

450 S Samson Tr

The property zoned CC and is more particularly described as:

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Status: Council Hearing Scheduled

Date Submitted: Monday, October 09, 2023

Scheduled Hearings

Review Body
Date of Hearing
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McCall Area Planning & Zoning Commission December 05, 2023
McCall Area Planning & Zoning Commission January 09, 2024
McCall Area Planning & Zoning Commission March 05, 2024
McCall Area Planning & Zoning Commission April 02, 2024
Valley County Board of Commissioners April 15, 2024
Valley County Board of Commissioners April 29, 2024

Required Documents

Filename
Last Modified
Building Plans October 09, 2023
Site Plan October 09, 2023
Landscape Plan October 09, 2023
Existing Natural Features Map October 09, 2023
Preliminary Development Plan October 09, 2023
Neighborhood Meeting Notes October 09, 2023
Traffic Study October 09, 2023

Project Location

Project Attributes

Sewer Service:

Septic

Water Service:

Well

Project Type:

Commercial

Legal Description:

TAX NO. 184 IN SESE S16 T18N R3E

Square Feet of New Construction:

41,208.00

Project Description:

This proposed PUD would consist of approximately 2.81 acres. The applicant is proposing an approximately 41,208 storage condo facility in the CC zone. The storage units would be individually owned and the site managed by the condominium association.

Number of Parking Spaces Proposed:

0

Neighborhood Meeting Date:

2023-10-10

Neighborhood Meeting Time:

6:00 PM

Is the use a conditional use in the zone?:

True

Explain the relationship of the proposed used to the Comprehensive Plan.:

The intention for this proposed expansion is to create an attractive project that will provide a much needed service to the community. The storage use will be cohesive with the surrounding neighborhood, providing users a safe and convenient place store their personal items and recreational vehicles. The size of the units will be attractive to local business owners and contractors to store, goods, equipment, and vehicles. Having a place to store these types of vehicles and equipment will give the public more options in the types of housing they would require. The ability to store vehicles, RVs, boats, and other recreational equipment nearby has the potential to encourage more recreational tourism to the area.

Explain how the application meets the general and specific objects of Title 3.:

The storage use will work cohesively with the surrounding neighborhood. The proposed use would have very little impact to traffic within the area. This low-density development will provide the public a much needed service to the community along with a pedestrian pathway. The beautiful architecture and generous landscape buffer, featuring native plantings and an extension of pathway system will enhance the City’s scenic byway.

How is the proposed use harmonious with the character of the existing neighborhood?:

This facility will be a cohesive fit with the neighborhood. Bringing a much need service to the neighboring businesses and residence. The proposed expansion of the pathway system along Samson Trail will enhance pedestrian connectivity from the south side of McCall.

How is the proposed use harmonious with the appearance of the existing neighborhood?:

The architecture, materials and landscaping would only complement and enhance the aesthetics of the surrounding neighborhood.

How will the proposed use NOT be detrimental to the general welfare, health, and safety of the neighborhood?:

Careful design considerations were taken into account to ensure general welfare, health and safety of the neighborhood. The design considered automobile and pedestrian traffic to ensure safety for pedestrians. Design considerations are being taken to preserve open space on the site and create more environmentally friendly buildings.

How will the proposed use NOT harm the land or water of the subject property and adjacent properties?:

The proposed use will retain all stormwater on site and will help preserve water on the adjacent properties.

What public services and facilities will serve the proposed use? Police? School? Streets? Fire? Water? Sewer? Other?:

The proposed design intends to utilize available municipal fire and police services. Water and sewer will be provided by private systems.

How will the proposed use NOT cause unreasonable traffic, noise, glare, and other forms of pollution?:

Private water and sewer systems are proposed. When city services do become available in the area, the cost for installation of these services will be compensated by the service fees for monthly use.

How will the proposed use NOT adversely affect the pedestrian environment?:

The beautiful architecture and generous landscape buffers, featuring native plantings and an extension of pathway system will only add to the pedestrian experience.

How will the proposed use NOT be a detriment to traffic on surrounding streets?:

The proposed use would have very little impact to traffic within the neighborhood.

How will the proposed use NOT affect scenic features?:

The design uses landscaping to soften the architecture and blend in with the natural surroundings. The use of native plantings will enhance and restore the look of the scenic byway. The 15’ pathway easement along Samson Trail and the enhanced native landscaping will provide and a natural buffer to the residence in the area.

How will the propose use NOT affect historic features?:

The existing site is not classified as a historical site.

Explain how the subject property is of sufficient size to accommodate the proposed use.:

The subject property sufficiently accommodates the proposed use. Sufficient snow storage areas are located throughout the site. The site accommodates the building footprints with generous drive aisles, and landscape buffers.

Explain how the proposed use will NOT have a negative economic impact on the surrounding neighborhood or community?:

Recreational vehicle storage within the McCall area of impact will help McCall reach its goal of becoming a major recreation hub. A more convenient way for the public to store their RVs, boats, and ATVs will only make it easier for recreational tourists to access and use the area.

What is the relationship of the proposed use to the surrounding properties?:

The most of the proposed development is surrounded by commercial properties. There are residential properties to the North and East of the development.

Existing Lot Coverage (%):

None

Proposed Lot Coverage (%):

33.00

Minimum Street Frontage Proposed (feet):

None

Minimum Lot Size Proposed (Square Feet):

None

Proposed Number of Lots:

1

Total Number of Existing Lots:

1

How is the underlying zoning and Title 9 met except as specifically requested as part of the PUD?:

N/A

How are the proposed uses are not detrimental to present and potential surrounding uses?:

N/A

Is the density of the PUD considered as a whole in substantial conformity with the density of the underlying zone?:

N/A

Are any variation from the basic zone requirements warranted by the design and amenities incorporated in the plan?:

N/A

Does the PUD must meet the general objectives of the McCall Area Comprehensive Plan?:

N/A

Scenic Route Frontage (feet):

366.00

Number of Trees Proposed Along Scenic Route:

0

Number of Shrubs Proposed Along Scenic Route:

0

Is this a Condominium Plat?:

Is this a Townhouse Plat?:

None

Is the proposed plat consistent with applicable long range plans and McCall City Code?:

N/A

Is the site physically suitable for the proposed development?:

N/A

Is the proposed subdivision likely to cause substantial environmental damage or injure wildlife or habitat?:

N/A

Is the proposed subdivision likely to cause serious public health problems?:

N/A

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Planner
Brian Parker

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