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What staff said: City planning and engineering staff told council the easement dates from an earlier replat and was not removed when lot lines changed during earlier development; the building was permitted and constructed with utilities routed around the structure, and the easement has not been used. The applicant seeks the vacation to clear title so the property can be sold.

Applicant and engineer statements: Attorney/representative Cornell Larson and engineer Pat Tealey explained the easement was an oversight from earlier platting, that the utilities were routed around the building when constructed, and that separate easements already exist for the utilities now in place. Tealey said, \"there was never any utilities at all placed in that yellow area\" shown on staff maps.

Outcome and next steps: Council approved the vacation by roll call; the motion carried unanimously. Conditions include compliance with future city codes and submission of legal descriptions of the vacated area for recordation. The action clears the title issue identified by the buyer's lender and allows the property transfer to proceed.

Quote (from meeting): \"Vacating this easement is necessary because the easement is unused and unnecessary,\" staff said in the findings of fact. Engineer Pat Tealey: \"There was never any utilities at all placed in that yellow area.\"","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 05, 2025 - Regular Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The council granted a request to vacate a 12-foot utility easement that was found to run through a preexisting building at Treasure Valley Marketplace; staff said utilities were never installed in that easement and the vacation cleans up title for a sale.","taxTitle","Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho","taxId",2629,"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},6249041,"Council approves Sunshine Meadows subdivision rezoning to RS-4 for 28 single-family lots",1388,5641000,7029000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207917-42296bd63cf5ab845b80a70576a6661e&start=5641&end=7029","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3207917-42296bd63cf5ab845b80a70576a6661e/thumbnail_5641000.jpg","/articles/6249041/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Council-approves-Sunshine-Meadows-subdivision-rezoning-to-RS-4-for-28-single-family-lots","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249041-f67f73d88b40df167f44445535c934c5/orig.mp4?Expires=1770407908&Signature=I6C7W3AyvC7p-5YCh4N6DjycWMAZ9-utNLB1wsxIPnlC12tUxs34hii8Z8ex5Nio3qTrB7vb0jh29Oc-BSm2YidmBjU4U0PvkRAIQZ0LugGdeYG1K5BsqFAHacB~O3Ca7al4MQioTeXjj0tpyfRqIJPCaL1-s1tWAGg0x6pxgfc-mAgJA-omDijET2-zBdSFaMLcnyHHHL~0nuhgLGnYcPSknP~eL1wKL8SUxVDc8GWyojPZufSG61BlC1Rx0ozFvLMQZBW-pSGJif0UQkARPVi5yABO9nSSMGqPlYf1KXJE9f6zg~ZXro8k1wYSS5lOPX8-QxNsyHh46M4eFV16dg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nampa City Council on May 4 approved a zoning map amendment from RA to RS-4 and a preliminary plat for Sunshine Meadows, a proposed 28-lot single-family subdivision at 1426 Chicago Street near Greenhurst Elementary School.

Why it matters: The project is intended as infill development on a parcel annexed years ago and redesigned after earlier townhome proposals were denied. Senior planning staff told the council the RS-4 zoning is consistent with the comprehensive-plan medium-density designation and allows smaller lot sizes appropriate for constrained infill parcels. The developer and planner said the parcel's shape and the Elijah Drain's easement create topographic constraints; the plan includes a 10-foot path and 20-foot easement along the drain, a meandering pedestrian loop, a covered picnic area, landscaping and sidewalks.

Council and staff highlighted required public improvements: the developer will construct curb, gutter and sidewalk along Chicago and Iowa, coordinate with utilities and grant a park/pathway easement along the Elijah Drain. Two specific exceptions were requested: one related to lot-compatibility adjacent to a much larger lot and a second exception for two large outlying lots created by the drain's configuration. Staff recommended approval of exception two and presented options for exception one; the council approved the project with conditions and asked for formal documentation.

Outcome and next steps: The council passed the motion to approve the rezoning and preliminary plat (5 in favor, 1 opposed). Staff will record conditions, require the developer to provide the detailed frontage and utility plans, and the parks department requested a 20-foot easement for the pathway. Staff also noted code-compliance items (weeds/debris) to be addressed before final plat. Impact fees and required public improvements will be applied as part of the final engineering and plat process.

Quote (from meeting): \"The RS-4 zoning is a permitted zone under the comprehensive plan future land use map designation of medium density residential,\" planner Christie Watkins said in the staff report. Owner/developer Pratik Parekh described the design as a \"nice walking loop\" along the drain and said the open-space and pathway elements were chosen to preserve tree-lined drain character.","The council approved rezoning and preliminary plat for Sunshine Meadows, a 28-lot subdivision (approx. 6.36 acres) south of the Elijah Drain near Greenhurst Elementary; staff required frontage and right-of-way improvements and two code exceptions were addressed in conditions.",{"_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},6249046,"Local pastors, residents urge council to move large Lakeview Park event amid safety and parking concerns",269,4497000,4766000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207917-42296bd63cf5ab845b80a70576a6661e&start=4497&end=4766","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3207917-42296bd63cf5ab845b80a70576a6661e/thumbnail_4497000.jpg","/articles/6249046/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Local-pastors-residents-urge-council-to-move-large-Lakeview-Park-event-amid-safety-and-parking-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249046-c09754cc75e7fa3a389bb763ff3b1343/orig.mp4?Expires=1770407908&Signature=Lo29TuslQvi97YYf2OPzD-fB-n2ACpuMLIhNCUB1zncUHgRZO5hi4T~7~Aof6hBnA362CZSSbg43DFOGUf74Gqz~k31suwDz5Z9FN7nYts3pG7Z~fSAHGBO5btAVrpChQbXOHaoG3orGnbB9HtFc9bP~c1bY-oZmIrcM0HC6j1lqE4QgHvd2oS31SJ4ku3eLI36xtDR3anwaBtmKIIlE-MYeQNjBcIoVzb2HACCJNPa5CN0rNbMyxBdqGrAtb1L~Q8IDd-Wy6uhAUo8HGobCoFRvYvtk3VGxkgohKYqHFhXkPlLHHYYrFn54UZJ59kmBLnIQdc4FXoeJTP~~MLLzlQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Multiple speakers at the May 4 public forum asked Nampa city leaders to move a planned large event in Lakeview Park, telling council members the park and surrounding streets are too small to safely host an expected crowd and that the city should consider moving the event to a larger, more controlled venue.

Pastor Dan Manchuk of Good News Community Church, whose church and residence are adjacent to Lakeview Park, said organizers told him they expect \"more than 4,000 people\" and that the event's scale could strain police resources, complicate indecency enforcement, and disrupt regular Sunday church services and pool operations. He said his church meets at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. and hosts other services that day and voiced concern about families encountering those walking to the event.

Pastor Marty Yost of Mountain Heights Calvary Chapel said that, based on prior events in the Treasure Valley, \"agitators\" commonly attend large gatherings and recommended moving the event to a secure venue such as the Idaho Center so organizers could provide their own security and reduce taxpayer costs. Resident Randy Jackson noted the pool would be opening that weekend and asked the council to require stronger safety and security planning from organizers.

Council members and staff confirmed organizers must provide their own security and must fund two Nampa police officers and one supervisor, though speakers said that requirement might not cover total enforcement costs. Councilwoman Jangula clarified that the organizers are required to fund two officers and one supervisor for city needs. Speakers repeatedly urged the city to either require more robust security or move the event to a larger, controlled venue to avoid parking stretching blocks into residential areas.

Outcome and next steps: Council heard public testimony; no ordinance or motion was taken. Staff and council said they will monitor the event permit and enforcement arrangements and ensure minimum security staffing is provided; some council members asked staff to verify whether additional policing or venue relocation should be required.

Quotes (from meeting): Pastor Dan Manchuk: \"They expect more than 4,000 people again this year.\" Pastor Marty Yost: \"If they're going to come in, come in and pour money into the Idaho Center ... where they can have better security.\" Councilwoman Jangula (clarifying staffing): \"They are also required to provide, funding for 2 police officers and 1 supervisor.\"","At public forum, several pastors and residents asked the council to relocate a large June 8 park event, citing expected crowd size (organizers say \"more than 4,000\"), parking overflow, indecency enforcement, costs to police and potential safety issues.",{"_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},6249051,"Council denies proposed 1,100 sq ft neighborhood restaurant at 1215 13th St. S.; neighbors cite parking and noise",1660,5939000,7599000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207917-42296bd63cf5ab845b80a70576a6661e&start=5939&end=7599","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3207917-42296bd63cf5ab845b80a70576a6661e/thumbnail_5939000.jpg","/articles/6249051/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Council-denies-proposed-1100-sq-ft-neighborhood-restaurant-at-1215-13th-St-S-neighbors-cite-parking-and-noise","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249051-1700bb7df97428269197421dedd161b3/orig.mp4?Expires=1770407908&Signature=M0oUUNModpT74~UEQUnfI-C6FhcIFlrEODadnsCiJVBwVO-85yr7epWAs9LZglQ4ZcF5xO08iOBEjtoat2P1A1pDR3zJ-i1su84ZxopRgXB3juDibNQSuq~KV60uzULuc~dJMuQolDnO~myBSkuZ4JJfmEm8nRP-HelKLPqfQ-DYvVUEutGm~QcFacGhUiGr2Mw4-Awzpf~XynWP~RFKkoktoYngO59X32BB3GLwMwJHWLzhy3u9z-J85qi7EGXzRqXrT~NwtTVM04xJ1mAI0~sK-g5niF0L0JQXzhne2yQA8A-oYj~pzB6X0Dszm3hjN4JeOR7LZELUjAk633TtBQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nampa City Council denied a zoning map amendment and potential development agreement for a proposed 1,100-square-foot neighborhood restaurant at 1215 13th Street South on May 4 after extended discussion about parking, alley access and impacts on adjacent businesses and residents.

Why it mattered: The applicant proposed a compact restaurant designed for walk-up business with limited indoor seating and six on-site parking spaces, and two access points to an alley behind the building. Staff and the applicant said the property is narrow (about 35 feet wide) and surrounded by a mix of commercial and residential uses; planners said a restaurant is a permitted use in the requested BC (Community Business) zone, but neighbors and some council members raised practical concerns about vehicle circulation, overflow parking into neighboring business lots, the proximity of a drive/vehicle aisle to adjacent residences, and trash-service access.

In public comment, adjacent businesses and residents wrote and spoke to staff expressing concerns about increased congestion and safety for children at nearby therapy clinics; one business wrote that it already faces parking trouble when the nearby coffee shop draws customers that park incorrectly. During council discussion, staff and the applicant walked through site circulation and noted the alley is narrow and typically not two cars wide; council members said the proposed drive aisle adjacent to residences increased their discomfort and encouraged a more substantial landscape buffer or an 8-foot wall between the commercial use and residential lots.

Outcome and next steps: Council voted to deny the rezoning request; the motion to deny was carried following roll call. Several council members said they would welcome a revised plan that removes the proposed drive lane on the residential side, adds landscaping or a wall buffer, repositions the trash enclosure, and addresses parking/servicing constraints. Staff explained a revised submittal would require re-notice and would likely return through the standard process; the council clerk advised the applicant that a formal request for reconsideration may be filed within 14 days if the applicant chooses to pursue changes.

Quote (from meeting): Applicant Aaron Randall said of the proposal, \"it's meant to be an amenity for the neighborhood,\" and planner Christie Watkins summarized staff findings: \"A restaurant is a permitted use in the B.C. zoning district.\" A neighbor's comment to council noted: \"The speech therapy has children with special needs and needs to have places to park.\"

Context: Planning staff recommended approval subject to conditions and noted the project meets the comprehensive-plan stretch provision allowing commercial adjacent to the existing commercial corridor. The council's denial reflected concerns about on-the-ground circulation, parking and nuisance risks that council members said could not be addressed without a substantial redesign.

Ending: The applicant may revise the design to add a buffer and reduce the drive/vehicle aisle along the residential edge, then resubmit for council consideration or file a formal reconsideration request within the city's 14-day window.","The council voted to deny a rezoning and development agreement to convert a narrow lot at 1215 13th Street South into a small restaurant, citing neighbor parking concerns, alley circulation, and site layout; council invited the applicant to revise and return.",{"_33":112,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":113,"_41":114,"_43":115,"_45":116,"_47":117,"_49":118,"_51":119,"_53":120,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":121,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":122,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6249056,"Nampa council denies new liquor license for Warehouse Nightclub, cites restaurant sales rule",1100,3098000,4198000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3207917-42296bd63cf5ab845b80a70576a6661e&start=3098&end=4198","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3207917-42296bd63cf5ab845b80a70576a6661e/thumbnail_3098000.jpg","/articles/6249056/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Nampa-council-denies-new-liquor-license-for-Warehouse-Nightclub-cites-restaurant-sales-rule","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6249056-92c11e9472ba0b5728d801542e774efd/orig.mp4?Expires=1770407908&Signature=HaVUSFAja-AcH6SELaanzKiFle84PgrbeU1-zNWTb1zXG2SIi5h1lo5PM0Gnv~rdG19jZdG9tvVmmf6aq6PZzQsvQeO5~C8ufBxXTs0GoOCnv5b3WBbAP2s67-9AM3VwBVbgu2UfvP4LgAABKhLUIPAeFga6ksGx4l67m6OZx-aBUBrJEZAqvmfcOWwbdhaWEIwiIL1qPX8R81fBoi1yQnRhKXof08bEgCDGXSJX8cOeKvHXExtgB74AW4cLSueSUwOJWTfSHdcA0yU1ZDANmsqQ1wbXDAeaaGCrHQz7THfLbBFXrxIvh06uNgORfKevC6pA4NOfICh34owYE0J3uA__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nampa City Council on May 4 denied a new liquor-by-the-drink license for the Warehouse Nightclub at 1020 First Street South after concluding the pending application did not qualify for a grandfather exception to the city's restaurant-sales rule.

The council voted to deny the license after discussion of timeline and code language. Councilman Zach Reynolds moved to deny the license under Nampa City Code 5-12-11(b); the motion carried by roll call 5-1. Mayor Debbie Cling confirmed the council's direction following the vote.

Why it matters: City code adopted a change limiting liquor-by-the-drink licenses to establishments that derive at least 60% of prior-year gross sales from food unless a liquor license was already in effect as of Aug. 9, 2024. Council members said the Warehouse applicant submitted a county/state application before that date but the city license was not yet in effect and the city code therefore requires restaurant-level food sales to qualify for a liquor-by-the-drink license.

Planning and legal staff described the timeline: the conditional use permit (CUP) for the location had been approved earlier, and the applicant submitted a city license application on Aug. 8, 2024, but did not obtain the prerequisite county and state licenses until recently. City counsel explained the CUP and liquor-license processes are distinct: a CUP application date does not lock in the liquor-license rules, and the relevant code refers to licenses \"in effect\" on Aug. 9, 2024.

Council discussion focused on fairness to an applicant who attempted to submit before the ordinance change and on the city's authority to apply the new restaurant-sales requirement. Some council members expressed sympathy for the property improvements underway but concluded the code language and case law counsel required denial of the new liquor-by-the-drink license; staff noted the applicant could still seek a beer-and-wine license or comply with the restaurant requirement by adding food service.

Outcome and next steps: The council's motion denied the city license application; staff will notify the applicant and file the formal decision. The applicant remains eligible to pursue a beer-and-wine license or, if it meets the restaurant-sales threshold, to reapply for liquor-by-the-drink under the current code. The council also asked staff to record clarification in the public record about the difference between land-use CUP protection and liquor-license eligibility.

Quotes (from meeting): \"This applicant was subject as part of its application for a new license to the requirement of showing that no less than 60% of gross sales from the preceding 12 month operation of a licensed restaurant be derived from food services,\" a council member said during the motion to deny. City legal counsel explained: \"A CUP and a liquor license ... are treated distinctly and differently.\"","The Nampa City Council voted 5-1 to deny a new liquor-by-the-drink license for the Warehouse Nightclub at 1020 First Street South, finding the application did not meet a city code restaurant-sales requirement that took effect in August 2024.","actionData","errors"]

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