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Planner Matt Blanner explained the proposed changes are intended to preserve the administrative process for truly “simple” lot modifications while preventing “de facto subdivisions” carried out outside the formal subdivision process. Blanner said, “There’s only 2 ways to really split property in the city,” then described administrative lot-line adjustments, one‑time administrative splits and lot consolidations as the three administrative categories under consideration.

A central change is reinstating an \"original date\" of Aug. 10, 1976, so that administrative splits are limited to parcels predating that benchmark; Blanner explained the absence of the original date enabled successive splits that effectively created multiple lots without a subdivision. The draft code also requires right-of-way dedication up front where appropriate, instructs the city engineer to refer complicated requests to the subdivision process, and adds a prohibition preventing building permits for properties created by illegal, unpermitted splits.

Commissioners and public commenters discussed neighbor notification and the potential for administrative splits to create new multifamily development where zoning already permits higher density. Commissioner Gibson and others expressed concern about the lack of neighbor notification for administrative actions and said notification could be desirable where a split would enable multifamily construction; staff clarified the amendment addresses lot-split process and not zoning changes, and that notification for major subdivisions would still occur through the subdivision and rezoning processes.

Public comment included a local business owner who earlier had complained about costs and complications when commercial lots are subdivided informally; a speaker recommended the county highway district (HD 4) be given 15 days to review adjustments affecting county roads, a comment that staff noted was attached as Exhibit B to the record.

A motion to recommend approval of the MCC 5-4-9 amendments was seconded and passed unanimously. The recommendation will be forwarded to City Council for formal adoption.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Planning & Zoning Regular Meeting 4-14-2025","oneSentenceSummary","The Middleton Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve amendments to MCC 5-4-9 to clarify administrative lot-split, lot-line adjustment and lot-reduction procedures, including reinstating an Aug. 10, 1976 \"original date\" and new safeguards to prevent unpermitted splits.","taxTitle","Middleton, Canyon County, Idaho","taxId",60485,"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},6605178,"Middleton planning commission unanimously recommends one-year extension for Sterling Lakes final plat",1748,268000,2016000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987176-b556b6518b24a4c83880e86b9f063674&start=268&end=2016","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987176-b556b6518b24a4c83880e86b9f063674/thumbnail_268000.jpg","/articles/6605178/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Middleton-planning-commission-unanimously-recommends-one-year-extension-for-Sterling-Lakes-final-plat","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605178-37e72ff29cf729412c4d3a8f56c92205/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109611&Signature=UDTzI3uSOYr9qsVTcej58l7HBJvvKrcmPz9-YOVA00wiQDvTWWZgXgRNLl5lmhO0K71Fx6tA82-iK1b3UfGZTyYn9zrRa2AIehaO8D2Sv-bh11y9-L7jUqAd5lwNCZ0VCLVXoh-2W9goAolvkLN4jTX-0XyGy8DKVkFOfIBHPXY9Rjedx0qHOebPgihbJAUeZSu4tQ6RSID4RdDYM4GXB4tKYoWxHA0BB7z40BnCk37IFGLUDk5Qzlkq2x9vUZdMzzSGLx3f0MWX4W-xgZ9R2B-Pq7tpBh7tnYH9IfOjtp2HxKh1NkjzQYf0zUZopcGUL60u4HziW5T40wlKdJwmEw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Middleton Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously voted to recommend City Council approve a one-year modification to the Sterling Lakes development agreement, extending the deadline for submission of the phase 1 final plat from Sept. 1, 2025, to Sept. 1, 2026.

The request came from Derek Rush, a representative of Sterling Homes, who told commissioners the company is seeking “a buffer to ensure the project's quality isn't compromised by time constraints.” Rush said Sterling Homes has invested more than $10,000,000 in the Sterling Lakes project to date and described progress including grading, underground utilities, and bridge foundation work.

Planning staff noted the recorded development agreement (paragraph 3.6) allows the developer to request a one-year administrative extension if sought prior to the expiration of a previous extension. The developer had previously been granted an administrative extension that set the current deadline at Sept. 1, 2025.

Rush and other Sterling Homes staff described the principal cause for the request as manufacturing delays of specialized bridge decking. Rush said the decking uses a voided-slab design that must be prestressed and pretensioned; the project originally scheduled a January delivery but the manufacturer delayed production and the first of 15 slabs had only recently been poured with delivery and installation expected by June. Rush said other bridge work remaining after decking installation would include painting, paving, parapet walls and railing.

Members of the public raised questions during the hearing about access and fencing. John Mathiason (328 Atlantic Avenue) asked about egress and ingress and whether a neighboring development’s road would affect the Sterling Lakes access. Jim Gray (23557 Duff Lane) asked whether the ponds would remain aerated or become mosquito breeding habitat; the applicant replied the water is flowing and described measures taken for drainage and riprap. Douglas Briggs (292 Atlantic Avenue) asked about perimeter fencing; applicant representatives clarified the change described in the application related to an internal trail/visibility fence adjacent to the slough, not the existing perimeter fence along private property lines.

Commission discussion repeatedly cited substantial on-the-ground progress — grading, utilities and partial bridge work — and the technical complexity of the bridge as justification for the extension. Commissioner comments emphasized preference for the developer taking additional time rather than rushing work.

A motion to recommend approval of the one-year development agreement modification received a second and passed unanimously.

The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action.","The Middleton Planning and Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend that City Council approve a one-year administrative extension to the development agreement for Sterling Lakes, moving the developer’s deadline for a phase 1 final plat from Sept. 1, 2025, to Sept. 1, 2026, citing bridge-manufacturing delays and continued on-site progress.",{"_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},6605168,"Commission approves minutes from Feb. 10, 2025 meeting",43,199000,242000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2987176-b556b6518b24a4c83880e86b9f063674&start=199&end=242","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2987176-b556b6518b24a4c83880e86b9f063674/thumbnail_199000.jpg","/articles/6605168/Middleton/Canyon-County/Idaho/Commission-approves-minutes-from-Feb-10-2025-meeting","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6605168-60a6b3c388dae5aa394fee835537996d/orig.mp4?Expires=1771109611&Signature=SLz3GKru7DHzCWDC1-KTNX0wHpKMbYvC498OUPn185G8EQwT7FtGRZ9t4L9DkuWzZ8oe7sUmdKfSpLVhtGG6VemgxqdNTcVSClOlgBSsF~ih9iE5L9eaV4x7WUW1F7Z-~P9aYGxBBl~7b2Gn4ywt5u8Ad2G3Sw0LJiFkk7p5IsFGtK6apMa~mjv~1s1L5RzbLAFW46iraehRAtS7~i-NZx1na-4GdZO3jh-ssnz63pWgAZZAwBJ2yXuLFIRsrfuap3QGumd~-gE86FeVgTNU3gnlcJldfYcvT4IX5uz~d~wj1N4V-XmZxPzpM-jXkM~JHkWgnsAHSk37N~-XxYDAVg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Middleton Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent-agenda item to accept minutes from the Feb. 10, 2025 regular meeting.

Chairman Matthew Watkins solicited commissioners’ review of the minutes and called for a motion. A commissioner moved to approve the minutes; the motion was seconded and passed without objection. The commission then proceeded to the next agenda item.

No public comment or substantive debate was recorded on the minutes item.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the consent-agenda item to accept the minutes from the Feb. 10, 2025 regular meeting by motion and second; the item passed with no recorded opposition.","actionData","errors"]

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Planning commission forwards ordinance change to reinstate 1976 ‘original date’ and tighten administrative lot-split rules

Middleton planning commission unanimously recommends one-year extension for Sterling Lakes final plat

Commission approves minutes from Feb. 10, 2025 meeting