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Ashby said a public tour of the downtown design concepts was scheduled for the coming Friday and staff will bring an implementation plan to the commission for review. He also announced the city is beginning a comprehensive-plan update, noting the RFP selection committee will meet with the top three consultant candidates this week and the public-engagement phase will run this summer with staff-led outreach to existing community gatherings.

The commission was asked to prepare feedback on proposed sign-code changes at a joint meeting later in the week and to consider participating in downtown tours and comprehensive-plan outreach.

Key quote

\"We're wrapping up the downtown implementation plan, and it just gives a whole bunch, several projects that we're gonna focus on in the downtown to try to get it revised, revitalized,\" Rodney Ashby said.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","April 15, 2025 - Planning and Zoning Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Planning staff told the commission that the downtown feasibility study is being wrapped up and the city is beginning a comprehensive plan update; public engagement will increase this summer and commission members are invited to tours and presentations.","taxTitle","Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho","taxId",2629,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_46":80,"_48":81,"_50":82,"_52":83,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":84,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":85,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6271441,"Commission approves Sugar Creek Townhomes PUD and preliminary plat with frontage and parking conditions",885,3163000,4048000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028984-9bc932d0b79b16bad339fc5a890b0489&start=3163&end=4048","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028984-9bc932d0b79b16bad339fc5a890b0489/thumbnail_3163000.jpg","/articles/6271441/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Commission-approves-Sugar-Creek-Townhomes-PUD-and-preliminary-plat-with-frontage-and-parking-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271441-c1b518d7c6d54525425560403cce1a99/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186687&Signature=V1ArtfdVwQi5g5uSfw-Np-Om55Za8TFCi4DBHuo9f7xbUiEYFJmF2uMwnkYzmi3tX3rzFzCyJfGBb29h4cbEm70KV7Dk408KOegyuECw-X9AOWDtAEtrNx6WwayfArZbFiqTyUk2yHq8ywbUPoHsn4yk9yOtPBOf31mH0JNBtXeoFPUywJe8bLrfvXnV9nEzA6q4wtGz9dZitFnIRRQg5iVLlJjHciF3CbGGK0JUMAaxYFxYH2J53c2mH0yrjvyDZsUBrgP8LXj9vl6RJEvv491KIcURUAcckqsFiM1JEGt-0SVNpJhRlfx5oHM4fcgKugBfY-Pwm~JOGUaE0BxhnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission voted April 15 to approve the preliminary plat and planned unit development for Sugar Creek Townhomes, a proposed 72-unit development on 7.68 acres at the southwest corner of Third Street North and Sugar Street.

The project, presented by John Dixon and representing developer Kyle Sales of Bunker Development, proposes 18 fourplex buildings with on-site amenities including a playground, dog park and open space. The developer sought a PUD to permit a density increase to 9.375 dwelling units per acre, within the 20% increase allowed under the city’s PUD rules.

Staff findings and conditions

Christie Watkins, principal planner, said the site is zoned RD and historically had a higher-density preliminary plat that expired. City staff recommended approval with conditions. Key staff requirements include: dedication of 40 feet of public right-of-way along Third Street North; submission of contractor estimates for full frontage improvements (sidewalk, curb, gutter, grading, retaining walls) so the city can determine a fee‑in‑lieu if applicable; and correction of a parking-count discrepancy. Watkins noted the code requires 2.5 spaces per dwelling unit, which equates to 180 spaces for 72 units; the applicant’s plan showed 177 regular spaces and 11 ADA spaces, and staff advised reclassifying surplus ADA stalls to meet the standard parking count.

Engineering and fire review

Engineering staff flagged conflicts with existing right-of-way and asked the developer to break out cost estimates into line items. CenturyLink raised possible utility conflicts on Sugar Street that the developer must resolve if relocation is necessary. The Nampa Fire District did not oppose the project but commented on water supply, fire access and standard requirements; staff reported the site is approximately 1.3 miles from Fire Station No. 1 with an approximate five-minute response time.

Applicant response

John Dixon and Chad Slister told the commission they had reviewed engineering comments and believe they can redesign frontage to meet the 40-foot ROW. Dixon said the deficient standard parking stalls would be addressed by reallocating surplus ADA stalls.

Commission action and next steps

Commissioner Kirkman moved to approve the PUD and preliminary plat with the staff‑recommended conditions; Commissioner Kehoe seconded and the motion carried. The approval is subject to an appeal period of 15 calendar days after the written decision is issued. Before final plat and construction, the developer must submit the agreed contractor estimates or pay the fee‑in‑lieu, submit a revised parking plan, and resolve any utility relocation issues.

Key quotes

\"We have reviewed the staff report and are aware of the deficiencies noted by the city's engineering department,\" John Dixon said. \"We are confident that we can work with the city engineering to redesign this area to accommodate that 40 foot right of way.\"

Ending

The development moves to the permitting stage; engineering, public-works and building-permit reviews will determine final frontage improvements and utility relocations before construction can begin.","The commission approved a 72-unit townhome development on 7.68 acres at Third Street North and Sugar Street, subject to right-of-way dedication, frontage-improvement cost estimates or fee-in-lieu, and parking adjustments.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":42,"_43":89,"_45":89,"_46":90,"_48":91,"_50":92,"_52":93,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":94,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":95,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":67,"_71":72,"_73":72},6271446,"Planning and Zoning Commission approves two duplexes, a townhome PUD and a temporary caregiver home",5378000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3028984-9bc932d0b79b16bad339fc5a890b0489&start=5378&end=5378","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3028984-9bc932d0b79b16bad339fc5a890b0489/thumbnail_5378000.jpg","/articles/6271446/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Planning-and-Zoning-Commission-approves-two-duplexes-a-townhome-PUD-and-a-temporary-caregiver-home","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6271446-06e8a68c26669ac9d0a0c596463e5efb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186687&Signature=CgRbZD5QvGjysu0ARD6~EEYVVPWll-B0rcbMd3HHQ1zBvhYHDiiOL5wr3eYmpxDdsyFNzpW-nb-evLPdOBP3aob7LMgk20IEKCueps8kpCoTDQe5D3HdH6LskHOa4XPMJ-3mJJpubrnObhsAfTPezjVqaw5MXL2Lb-LifuzT6WcSsc1B6O7wPqtHQ5IDRpKwA~0~QsAO1umESR3qa7Ce~xfIVyHdA0ZWB-QFxu3JbKvQExJVQjXFA481Q1LZXxTfiFRSwW1TCzcB1sqGI6ENFQ16JwZqcFKOI-lCUXZjXvoHYf4IMYHcobTYPqQM44pbXRLD3LSaw8BV~ZIJmTxlAg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission on April 15 approved four land-use items: conditional use permits (CUPs) for two duplexes, a preliminary plat and planned unit development (PUD) for Sugar Creek Townhomes, and a CUP to place a manufactured home as a temporary caregiver residence on Birch Lane. Decisions were unanimous by the six members present and will become effective 15 calendar days after the written decision is provided unless appealed.

The actions addressed infill housing, multiunit development and a temporary caregiver unit. Staff and public testimony focused on access and fire-apparatus requirements, parking counts, and engineering concerns about right-of-way and frontage improvements.

Votes at a glance

- 0 Smith Avenue (CUP for duplex). Applicant: Yasir (Yasir Abdul Rezek). Motion to approve the CUP with staff conditions (including paving the existing access, recording an access easement benefiting 230 Smith Avenue and meeting fire-code or sprinkler requirements) passed (motion by Commissioner Kirkman; second by Commissioner Miller; motion carried). Public commenters Troy Burleson (230 Smith Ave) and Linda Smith (232 Smith Ave) raised concerns about the narrow, unpaved easement and emergency access. Staff noted the Nampa Fire District granted a variance on apparatus-access width conditioned on fire sprinklers or a cross-access easement.

- 812 North Second Street (CUP for duplex). Applicant: Colton Elma. Motion to approve the CUP with standard conditions passed (motion by Commissioner Garner; second by Commissioner Kirkman; motion carried). Staff said utilities are available and the 0.16-acre lot meets the city’s minimum 6,000-square-foot requirement for a duplex.

- Sugar Creek Townhomes (preliminary plat and PUD, 7.68 acres at Third Street North/Sugar Street). Applicant: John Dixon and Kyle Sales/Bunker Development. Motion to approve the preliminary plat and PUD with conditions (right-of-way dedication, frontage improvements or fee in lieu, parking adjustments and engineering conditions) passed (motion by Commissioner Kirkman; second by Commissioner Kehoe; motion carried). The proposal is for 72 units in 18 fourplex buildings, a density of 9.375 dwelling units per acre (the RD zone baseline is 2.5–8 du/acre; PUD allows up to 20% increase). Staff flagged the need to dedicate 40 feet of ROW on Third Street North, provide contractor estimates for frontage work, and adjust parking (code requires 180 spaces; the plan showed 177 regular spaces plus 11 ADA stalls; applicant agreed to reclassify surplus ADA stalls).

- 7734 Birch Lane (CUP for temporary manufactured-home caregiver residence). Applicants: Michelle and Joshua Reuman for Sue Gendron. Motion to approve the CUP with conditions passed (motion by Commissioner Kirkman; second by Commissioner Kehoe; motion carried). Staff noted the caregiver residence is temporary, must meet setbacks, utilities and building tie-down requirements, and must be removed once the named care recipient no longer occupies the unit. The approval includes a condition requiring proof of occupancy by the named person every five years; if proof is not provided, staff may revoke the CUP.

Why it matters

The approvals move a combination of infill duplexes and a mid-density townhome development forward into permitting and construction while the caregiver CUP creates a temporary, code-authorized option for family caregiving on a residential lot. Commissioners and neighbors pushed staff and applicants to resolve emergency-access and utility questions during permit review and before construction begins.

What to expect next

All approvals are subject to a 15-calendar-day appeal period after the written decision is issued. Developers must obtain building permits and satisfy engineering, building and fire requirements—paving and access easement recording for the Smith Avenue CUP, ROW dedication and possible fee-in-lieu for Sugar Creek frontage work, and building-tie-down and permit checklists for the caregiver unit.

Key quotes

\"The Nampa Fire District has approved a variance to allow use of the existing access under the condition that the structures on the property are fitted with code compliant fire sprinklers,\" Christie Watkins, principal planner, said about the 0 Smith Avenue application.

\"We have reviewed the staff report and are aware of the deficiencies noted by the city's engineering department,\" John Dixon, project representative for Sugar Creek Townhomes, said. \"We are confident we can work with city engineering to redesign and accommodate the 40-foot right-of-way.\"

Ending note

Commissioners repeatedly reminded applicants that technical issues identified by engineering, fire and building staff must be resolved at the building-permit stage and that no construction should begin until permits are final and the appeal period has closed.","At its April 15 meeting the Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission approved two conditional use permits for duplexes, a preliminary plat and planned unit development for Sugar Creek Townhomes and a temporary manufactured-home caregiver residence, all with conditions. Key concerns included emergency access, parking and frontage improvements.","actionData","errors"]

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