2026/5/26 - Hearing Examiner Meeting

The City of Caldwell held a Hearing Examiner meeting on May 27, 2026, to consider several land use applications and a special use permit. Key procurement-related discussions included the review and public hearing for the Patriots Landing Subdivision project, which proposes rezoning from R1 to R2 and the development of 12 residential lots with duplexes and a single-family unit. The project involves infrastructure improvements such as new public roads and pedestrian pathways, with attention to traffic safety and neighborhood impact. Public concerns focused on traffic speed, visibility, and water pressure, with the applicant and city staff addressing mitigation strategies including road widening and pedestrian connectivity. Additionally, a separate application for a preliminary plat of single-family attached lots was reviewed, emphasizing compliance with zoning and open space requirements. The meeting also covered a special use permit request by Core States Group, Inc. for electronic reader board signs at a future Fred Meyer shopping center, including approval of sign dimensions exceeding current code limits. Staff recommended conditions to ensure compliance with city codes and signage standards. The Hearing Examiner indicated that final decisions on the subdivision projects would be made by the City Council, with coordination encouraged between applicants and neighbors to address concerns. No votes were recorded during this meeting, but recommendations for approval were indicated based on staff reports and public testimony.