In a recent government meeting, the commission voted to deny project number 202400 314, which involved a comprehensive plan amendment and a master site plan. The motion was unanimously approved, with all commissioners in favor.

The meeting then shifted focus to project number 202302047, a proposed five-lot subdivision located at 3205 West Duck Alley Road. The application, presented by Kimberly Horn and Associates, was tabled from a previous meeting. The subdivision spans approximately 29.54 acres and is situated in the rural urban transition district, compliant with local zoning codes and the county's comprehensive plans for low-density residential development.

The proposed lots, each around five acres, will access a private road, West Prairie Fox Lane, which is being extended from the adjacent Sperwing Acres subdivision. However, the City of Meridian raised concerns regarding the lack of a public road extension, specifically Duck Alley Road, which currently ends at the northeast corner of the property. The city emphasized the importance of connectivity for future utility planning and a regional park development.

To address these concerns, staff recommended a condition of approval that would require the applicant to include a public access easement for a potential future extension of Duck Alley Road. This would facilitate better connectivity in the area as neighboring properties redevelop.

The Marion Fire District indicated that homes in the subdivision would need fire sprinklers, and the Central District Health Department requested a full engineering report along with groundwater monitoring.

The commission ultimately recommended approval of the subdivision application, pending further discussions with the City of Meridian regarding the proposed conditions. The applicant expressed enthusiasm for the project and committed to ongoing collaboration with city officials to address connectivity and utility concerns.