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Engineering consultant Becky McKay, representing Challenger Development, told the council the project has been in design for three years and was coordinated with the West Star transportation plan, Star Sewer and Water District, the Middleton School District and Ada/Canyon highway authorities. She described a layered land‑use concept that places highway‑oriented commercial along Highway 44, transitions to neighborhood commercial and multifamily, and then to lower‑density single‑family to the north. McKay said the PUD would include approximately 821 dwelling units overall (a PUD pod density of about 3.06 units per acre), six commercial/mixed‑use lots, an approximately 11.47‑acre elementary school site to be donated to Middleton School District, and a proposed 10.33‑acre city park with substantial open space and multi‑use pathways.

The preliminary plat for the first phase covers about 14.45 acres and shows 235 single‑family detached lots, one commercial lot, the school lot and the park lot; the developer proposed approximately 17 construction phases over many years. McKay said utilities are in progress: a West Canyon regional lift station and pressure sewer are under construction and the development holds 296 shares in the Middleton Mill irrigation district for pressurized irrigation use. She also described on‑site amenity plans including pools, pickleball courts, playgrounds, four miles of paths, and linear landscaping buffers.

Council and staff focus during public comment and deliberations centered on stormwater design (Highway District 4’s stated prohibition on subsurface seepage beds requiring aesthetic above‑ground swales), roadway and signalization timing for Kingsbury and State Highway 44, park and school timing and phasing, buffering along the project’s southern edge adjacent to existing rural homes, and the need for public easements on pathways.

The council adopted staff’s recommendation to approve the project with conditions and added several council‑directed requirements. Those council additions included: removing a small proposed office building in a tight spot along the collector and converting that area to a drainage/pocket‑park or open space; a required berm and perimeter fencing along the project’s south boundary to provide separation from existing residences; public easements on multi‑use pathways (pathways only); sewer and water stubs provided to properties along the southern edge so those homeowners can connect if they choose; and clarifications that the donation of the school site and deed of the park lot would be provided for in early phases (the council required mechanisms to ensure the park perimeter pathway connectivity is built or bonded in a timely manner). The council also directed that the school site be designated in the PUD but that the school district will be required to return for site‑specific approvals (the council required a conditional use/plan review for the school building layout and its circulation).

Council members also asked the developer and staff to continue working with Highway District 4 and ITD on roadside swale standards, speeds on new collectors, and any necessary turn lane or signalization timing. Becky McKay said the project incorporates mid‑mile collectors, cross‑access easements and a future plan of collector roundabouts and that Kingsbury will be widened and signalized at the developer’s expense as a condition by Highway District 4 tied to final plat approval.

After deliberation the council voted to approve the annexation, zoning, development agreement, PUD and preliminary plat with the staff conditions and the additional council requirements described above. The project was presented as a long‑buildout, multi‑phase development (developer representatives cited comparison projects that built over a decade or more).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","City Council Meeting - March 18, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Star City Council on March 18 approved annexation, zoning, a planned unit development, a development agreement and a preliminary plat for the 296.42‑acre Terramor subdivision, authorizing mixed housing, commercial sites, an 11.47‑acre school site and a 10.33‑acre city park with council‑added conditions for buffers and infrastructure.","taxTitle","Star, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",57350,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630836,"Star council approves LifeSpring Church rezone to Central Business District with conditions",899,236000,1135000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688947-b7274dbb2971118bfcd133cd7469335f&start=236&end=1135","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688947-b7274dbb2971118bfcd133cd7469335f/thumbnail_236000.jpg","/articles/6630836/Star/Ada-County/Idaho/Star-council-approves-LifeSpring-Church-rezone-to-Central-Business-District-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630836-a72c61a97f4041795d746024eab5eef9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771123813&Signature=FzLqJTIffrovUJTAf7Q0AAIpIDXP1A73AinLStvCN8gBU13jHWwi3hu1G37hN6dUhywJzXKYFrNW5ERG90MfgCz55I0EIurVCQBOhCcr~VmpxvqhD6M~aBqMOq~SwsWLlpQ5uI0Jk0u9Oe-q5EDs8FmsH3m~uBZJc5hKB22fAuuHqS9Q0yAxKSfVw8qVPVr2Q42gBYEoNX6A5s-ZWmPi-4vgqKctk5lDsijgHgfK8uZbKKVmyMf-zJeTdMOh7q8Fv8QtB189pK55siZ4nap6pV7KldMNbarsk~~XGteBPPJtGC-OeRGLS8y4~lV3VbJiMMw8gDBB~ZUjqTyCPagHdA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Star City Council on March 18 approved a rezone and development agreement allowing LifeSpring Church to change two parcels at 174 and 198 North Star Road from R-4 residential to Central Business District, permitting renovations and a small addition and several accessory uses.

Staff said the application met legal noticing and Unified Development Code submittal requirements and noted the city comprehensive plan designates the property CBD. Planning Zone Administrator Sean Nichols recommended approval with conditions and proposed a list of “preapproved” uses to be built into the development agreement so the church would not have to return for separate conditional use permits.

Pastor Tim Ney of LifeSpring Church, the applicant, told the council the project’s phase 1 work is primarily interior remodeling and a small addition to increase office and children’s space and add family restrooms. “My name is Tim Ney, 12264 West Havencrest Drive,” Ney said for the record when presenting the proposal. He and staff said anticipated accessory uses include small-scale childcare during events, occasional fundraising drop-off/recycling bins, farmers markets and church-organized outdoor events.

Council members asked staff and the applicant to clarify the scope of a listed “recycling center” and a childcare use. Nichols said the recycling reference was intended for accessory fundraising or small donation drop-offs rather than a full commercial recycling facility; Ney said a childcare use would be “more so on a per-event basis,” not a daily commercial daycare.

Following discussion, Councilman Hershey moved to approve the rezone and development agreement with conditions addressing a temporary mobile classroom, restrictions on childcare and recycling to accessory/event uses, and compliance with fire district access requirements. The motion was seconded and carried unanimously.

The council’s approval added a condition allowing temporary placement of a modular classroom on the north side of the church site only until phase 2 construction is complete, after which it must be removed; it also required the development to meet all fire district requirements before construction.

The rezone takes effect as approved; the development agreement outlines permitted accessory uses and the conditions council adopted. No appeals or additional submissions were recorded at the meeting.","The Star City Council approved a rezone and development agreement for LifeSpring Church at 174 and 198 N. Star Road to Central Business District, allowing a range of church‑related uses with conditions including temporary placement of a modular classroom and fire district requirements.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630819,"Star council approves joint powers agreement with Ada County for street naming and addressing",173,6823000,6996000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688947-b7274dbb2971118bfcd133cd7469335f&start=6823&end=6996","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688947-b7274dbb2971118bfcd133cd7469335f/thumbnail_6823000.jpg","/articles/6630819/Star/Ada-County/Idaho/Star-council-approves-joint-powers-agreement-with-Ada-County-for-street-naming-and-addressing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630819-6a2af4b08ab1f3d65204b2d8ecbc9cff/orig.mp4?Expires=1771123813&Signature=bjgbCA9XRR4ROjN3Cag~0ORo0gmQKYFO~-UrrtvOpANnA6BtJl~fEKsTVco9VAjqhv3iwnhwTwjnUK7iQpXFqXEYfe0YvhOHaVOBvhg2XZ5j9U0e5PsGdVfY9mPrlu3DKTyCHg3uP4jLpJonkPbZLbso~UVEcmeBjO4u-L6vhvV4wIbSKtgT~H5M8Ctgtvw94svNJzcXKm2u-apncF3yW6lIMCQb1jbucODXJ0WhzJGPDoMKF7TyUImLbzTdxYAFg0E4-YvxSyqtI34O0rQ5PoNFImf9oVcQM5hCVppDGze~bQMG7GGBTg~ejv1zP39kTzFbXXirfJeMJdNHpBXl6g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Star City Council on March 18 approved a resolution authorizing the mayor to sign a renewed joint powers agreement (JPA) with Ada County to formalize cooperation on street naming, address numbering and application transmittal review.

Staff said the city’s prior agreement with Ada County had expired and the updated JPA ensures continued coordination for address assignments and application routing where Ada County services or jurisdictions intersect with the city. The council adopted the resolution by unanimous vote.

Mayor and council members did not identify objections; the resolution was approved and the mayor was authorized to execute the JPA so staff could transmit the signed agreement to Ada County.","The Star City Council unanimously approved a resolution renewing a joint powers agreement with Ada County for street naming, address numbering and application transmittal review after staff said the previous agreement had expired.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6630824,"Star council authorizes lease for a City Hall vehicle and directs fleet plan work",3365,2550000,5915000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2688947-b7274dbb2971118bfcd133cd7469335f&start=2550&end=5915","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2688947-b7274dbb2971118bfcd133cd7469335f/thumbnail_2550000.jpg","/articles/6630824/Star/Ada-County/Idaho/Star-council-authorizes-lease-for-a-City-Hall-vehicle-and-directs-fleet-plan-work","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6630824-cbccfd7445de3e6618fc886ed7bdd29b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771123813&Signature=f0IwABcwXO0YSW2ABw1WpOKCcuJbd1jQxWMaxocTQfd0w0tTphr1m~1rUxvUkQDypvSxZcyNITHfHnSrl9YdP66SM7vZ3klTk4gR6OjsUdxzjZSXKeri3h5JHbp03yFxarQ84GhS1Cl2Uoi6D0ZCtwOdxee6Vy~h4qvDml0xnb0oT-AQywho5Xxg8dlTXjg4fz36auFJrgtXyK53KpWS8QUypBauNO-CIbp0IYjIbYMNjqCPwzt8K9t~2h3QgRsXi5fmcbHm5bsZypULZrhGFO-Nmd-VxUyewW81-9ncdutY7J3NiMEOcs2U6wFGP8LaZtmabD3vsWRVJd-aGdClMw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Star City Council on March 18 authorized staff to lease a City Hall vehicle under a four‑year lease with a $1 buyout and directed staff to prepare a comprehensive fleet financing and rotation plan.

City staff presented options for replacing and modernizing the municipal fleet, including a multi‑year purchase plan and an alternative of multi‑year operating leases. Finance and operations staff said leasing multiple vehicles on staggered four‑year terms could allow the city to rotate vehicles more frequently, reduce maintenance costs on older units and spread payments across fiscal years. The staff presentation compared an outright purchase plan and a lease plan and highlighted that leasing could allow the city to acquire more vehicles sooner for similar near‑term cash outlay.

City staff and parks/maintenance staff said several vehicles in the existing fleet are old and expensive to maintain; identified near‑term needs included a vehicle for City Hall staff to use for outreach and interagency meetings and additional maintenance and recreation vehicles. The council asked for clearer, line‑item cost projections and a longer‑range rotation schedule for the entire fleet.

Councilor Nelson moved to approve the lease for one City Hall vehicle now and to direct staff to prepare a full fleet rotation and financing plan with schedule and cost projections; the motion was seconded and passed unanimously. The council also discussed the option of later adding additional leased vehicles once staff returns with detailed year‑by‑year costs and a proposed replacement schedule.

Staff will return with a multi‑year plan that spells out which vehicles will be leased or purchased in each budget year, projected annual lease costs, expected vehicle lifecycles and a timeline for replacing the oldest units.","Council approved leasing one City Hall vehicle under a four‑year lease with an option to buy and directed staff to produce a comprehensive fleet financing and rotation plan after staff presented lease vs. purchase options.","actionData","errors"]

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