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The extension covers a 3.99‑acre final phase that includes 13 buildable lots and one common lot in the R‑8 zoning district. Staff told council the overall Sky Mesa subdivision covers about 98.35 acres in mixed R‑4 and R‑8 zoning and already provides more open space than the current code requires.

City planning staff explained the procedural history: the final plat for Sky Mesa Commons Number 5 was approved March 23, 2021, and the council previously granted a two‑year extension on March 1, 2023. The applicant asked for another two‑year extension because construction on Eagle Road is affecting access, marketing and pricing for the development; staff recommended approval. The staff presentation referenced ACHD’s (Ada County Highway District) reconstruction schedule as the reason the applicant requested more time.

Todd Tucker, representing Boise Hunter Homes, told the council construction drawings have been submitted to ACHD and the developer is in the city’s third review of construction drawings. Tucker said Eagle Road reconstruction had been partially completed and that the work remaining on the road — including a roundabout and a north leg to Amity — is expected to be finished in October, which the applicant said would restore access and marketing opportunities. “As soon as those plans are approved, we plan on beginning construction of the subdivision and getting the final plat routed and recorded,” Tucker said.

One remote commenter, Brian Bolt of 6092 South Cabolo Way in Meridian, said he had intended to comment on interdependencies with a nearby McKay Farm subdivision but that recent property acquisition by Boise Hunter Homes changed his remarks.

Councilman Cavanagh moved to approve TEC‑2025‑0002 “as presented, and include all staff, applicant, and public testimony.” The motion was seconded. The clerk recorded aye votes from Cavanagh, Little Roberts, Taylor, Overton, Strader and Whitlock and announced the motion carried. The motion passed and the time extension was approved.

The applicant told council he intends to begin construction and record the final plat after ACHD and city plan approvals are complete and after Eagle Road reconstruction improves access. No amendments or conditions were added to the extension request at the council meeting.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Meridian City Council - 4/1/25","oneSentenceSummary","The Gregory City Council approved TEC-2025-0002, granting a two‑year extension for the final plat of Sky Mesa Commons Number 5 to allow completion of Eagle Road reconstruction and to obtain the city engineer’s signature.","taxTitle","Meridian, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",2628,"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},6617327,"Solid Waste advisory panel reports $100,000 recycling fund, urges council to watch landfill costs and recycling changes",1268,159000,1427000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2842381-6e4d0d7c7e0ce945089f9bea46e25081&start=159&end=1427","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2842381-6e4d0d7c7e0ce945089f9bea46e25081/thumbnail_159000.jpg","/articles/6617327/Meridian/Ada-County/Idaho/Solid-Waste-advisory-panel-reports-100000-recycling-fund-urges-council-to-watch-landfill-costs-and-recycling-changes","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6617327-184f5e61670e57bff7286871d53e80d7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771137138&Signature=RaiOQcx~r4XI-TI48mckoQXpFtNX4VAs--m21nIMqgrauBTCAmmvSzNJFSf-DHnYQsvTcW0x~G5YzVaRS2iC6Sp2UjmgbPqVGj10eZGKP0VB1ioEZrH-v8hA-gAF6MIqOkBZpcrJNYjDw7LNiLDRiC2MiEbOOFezr5DedyPP3YTlVTSFSZ0rNypd7GyqaQsSwOUejRO4s6xCYKCHZx4pILIRk2iu2eOhPqqGip5re1zGsrhaJj4ioMHD62RPRPzdxt7XrvbmI7gd8CRt53gnwQ~KEBMO7hYD~n5CH073xanV0pClT9QuR4ES4klEFnxV-GHOum~ZlNwKxZ9jvHPAMA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Steve Corey, chair of the Solid Waste Advisory Commission, told the Gregory City Council on April 1 that the commission’s community recycling fund balance is roughly $100,000 and that commissioners are refining a plan for how to use those funds.

The update matters because SWAC members said two developments could affect residents’ costs and city services: potential changes in landfill operations that could alter service costs, and recent upgrades at the city’s recycling facility that may change the volume and composition of materials collected.

Corey summarized SWAC activity and monitoring priorities, saying the commission is watching “supplemental services” such as subscription-based glass and yard‑waste pickup to determine whether they should be folded into basic services. He said the CRFP “balance is roughly a hundred thousand dollars” and that commissioners are working to finalize procedures for awarding grants or otherwise deploying the funds.

Corey thanked Republic Services and Timber Creek for help with the commission’s outreach events and noted SWAC’s participation in county advisory meetings. “We monitor waste and recycling, CRFP management, outreach and monitoring flow rates of waste and recyclable materials,” he said.

Republic Services representative Rochelle Klein described how residents can donate bicycles after the commission’s Recycle-a-Bicycle event. “If you go into the transfer station, there’s a big bicycle drop site right there,” Klein said. “But, also, if you don’t have a big car, we go pick them up. I shuttle bikes…probably 6 to 8 bikes a week.” Corey and council members thanked Republic Services for operating pickups and collection events.

Council members asked questions about several topics. Councilman Sher urged staff and Republic Services to reduce friction for residents who subscribe to supplemental services, noting that separate billing can discourage sign-ups: “There’s a little bit of friction trying to do that,” he said. Corey said subscription growth for glass and yard‑waste has not yet reached a “tipping point” where SWAC would recommend folding them into basic service.

Council members also asked about the household hazardous waste program and landfill lifespan. Corey said the household hazardous waste program is back at the Meridian Transfer Station and is operating at its usual location and hours, with staff offloading materials from vehicles for residents. On landfill life, Corey said that when the county landfill opened in the early 2000s it was expected to have a 100‑year life, but growth and operational practices moved the expected fill date forward; current public statements estimate about 30 years of capacity remaining. He added that new management is pursuing operational changes that could add “another 5 to 15 years” of life.

Corey recommended the council monitor the landfill’s cost projections and any rate review the county publishes. He also said it will take several months of post‑reopening data to measure the effect of recent recycling‑center equipment and policy changes: the center reopened about a week before the meeting and staff are “working through the backlog,” he said.

No formal council action was required or taken on the commission’s update. SWAC said it will finalize proposed procedures for the community recycling fund and return with recommendations, and Republic Services will continue to provide drop‑off and pickup services for donated bicycles and other outreach programs.","The Solid Waste Advisory Commission told the Gregory City Council the community recycling fund balance is about $100,000, described changes at the Meridian recycling facility, and asked the council to monitor landfill life and upcoming rate discussions.","actionData","errors"]

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Council approves two‑year extension for Sky Mesa Commons No. 5 plat to await Eagle Road reconstruction

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