2026/9/8 Hearing Examiner Meeting

The City of Caldwell Hearing Examiner held a public hearing on September 8, 2026, to consider a rezone application (ZON26-3) submitted by Brent Orton of Orton Engineering on behalf of Prometheus Group LLC. The request was to rezone an 18.29-acre parcel from C3 (general commercial) to C4 (service commercial) with a development agreement, aiming to regain access to certain commercial and light industrial uses that had shifted zones due to a 2025 zoning code update. The hearing included presentations from the applicant and city staff, who discussed the proposed modified land use table within the development agreement to limit more intense industrial uses and ensure compatibility with the comprehensive plan and the Airport Overlay 1 zone restrictions. Public testimony included concerns from neighboring residents about potential impacts such as increased traffic, noise, and property maintenance. The Hearing Examiner recommended approval of the rezone with a condition requiring fencing and landscaping buffers along the residential border to mitigate impacts. The development agreement also includes provisions for right-of-way dedication and utility reviews at the time of development. No specific dollar amounts or contract awards were discussed, but the meeting focused on land use policy and zoning changes affecting future development and procurement opportunities in the area.