Hayden City commission approves conditional-use permit allowing light manufacturing at 412 North Orange Street

The Hayden City Agency Finance Commission approved a conditional-use permit (CE240150) for McCallister Technical Services to operate light manufacturing at an existing commercial property at 412 North Orange Street.

Planning staff presented the application, noting the site is in a commercial zone and the proposed light-manufacturing use is allowed in the zoning classification with a conditional-use permit. Staff said the site is approximately 0.8 acre and contains an existing building (transcript: "approximately 70 square feet"), and that the application seeks to add light manufacturing while retaining an office component already in use. Staff cited the Hayden City comprehensive plan (goals 3, 7 and 16) and Title 11 zoning standards in support of the request, and said agencies including the water district and fire/protection district were notified and had either commented or reserved requirements that would be handled through building permits.

Staff described specific conditions recommended for approval: the light-manufacturing use would remain with the property (not just the current owner); if the manufacturing use is not active for one year the zoning would revert to commercial-only; any structural or site changes would require building permits and associated agency approvals; additional sewer and water fees could apply if usage increases; and the property owner must provide a shared-parking agreement or otherwise demonstrate sufficient parking.

A neighboring business owner spoke during the public comment period, describing past experience in nearby units and raising concerns about noise and compatibility with adjacent uses, including short-term rental activity in the area. The commenter urged that the business be a good neighbor and asked that timing and noise-mitigation be considered.

Commissioners discussed compatibility with the surrounding commercial uses and with the comprehensive plan. One commissioner noted the site’s proximity to the airport and recommended conditions to address compatibility. After discussion, Commissioner David Aarghton moved to approve the conditional-use permit as recommended by staff; a second was not specified on the record. The commission conducted a roll call vote: Commissioner Erickson — aye; Commissioner Joel Johnson — aye; Commissioner Chris Smith — aye. The motion passed.

The approval is conditioned on adherence to the city’s development standards and any requirements imposed via building permits or by responding agencies. Staff reminded the commission that any work requiring site or structural changes must go through the normal permit process and that utility fees could be recalculated if manufacturing materially increases water or sewer demand.

The commission briefly discussed scheduling of future public hearings and meeting dates before adjourning.