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Staff proposed the targeted rezoning package after a multi‑year code review that included creation of an \"RM\" (residential medium‑form) zoning district to better match comprehensive‑plan designations. The scope of the proposal included: converting many R‑3 parcels in activity nodes to the new RM district, consolidating several R‑20 parcels into commercial or R‑3 zoning where the comprehensive plan designates higher intensity, and aligning isolated parcels whose current zoning differed from the plan’s low/medium density map.

Neighbors, led by speakers from Willowbrook and adjacent subdivisions, urged caution — several residents argued existing R‑2 zoning already fits the comprehensive plan’s low‑and‑medium density descriptions and said a targeted upzone could change allowable uses or trigger future subdivision pressures. The staff reply noted constitutional and statutory limits on spot‑zoning and that rezones must be consistent with the comprehensive plan; staff recommended a cautious approach and proposed removing a particular parcel (6800 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd.) from the package because its comprehensive‑plan designation differs and it sits in a transit‑oriented node.

After public comment, commissioners expressed that they supported a broad alignment of zoning to the comprehensive plan rather than piecemeal changes that could risk creating inconsistent or unequal outcomes. The commission voted to recommend the package to city council with one explicit change: remove 6800 N. Horseshoe Bend Road from the rezone map. The final motion passed unanimously.

What’s next: The commission’s recommendation will be forwarded to the City Council for final action; staff suggested delaying city‑council action to allow concurrent consideration of an independent pending application (Boise Bible College property) but left the scheduling decision to council.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","September 17, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission","oneSentenceSummary","After a public hearing with extensive neighborhood comment, the Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 17 recommended approving a city‑led rezoning package that adjusts residential zones west of Glenwood to align with the comprehensive plan; commissioners removed 6800 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. from the proposed changes.","taxTitle","Garden City, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",8565,"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},5977857,"Commission recommends approval for six‑unit Shavasana/‘Kare Sol’ townhome subdivision with modifications",1814,7254660,9069580,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5798464-cf2a8f0018912f087369e29ea9ebc7bf&start=7254&end=9069","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5798464-cf2a8f0018912f087369e29ea9ebc7bf/thumbnail_7254660.jpg","/articles/5977857/Garden-City/Ada-County/Idaho/Commission-recommends-approval-for-sixunit-ShavasanaKare-Sol-townhome-subdivision-with-modifications","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977857-e92b5d51fe5f562fb0143081dbdbd32c/orig.mp4?Expires=1776567153&Signature=Q4Nuk7WqK4IVLxoCG2HF8qTuveSzzSt7sdcHKAANmpmImm9r3hlWIetCHvwyrdi9EiiUvdpKpcvjlpB8hrP-Z8-JzQCl8ovsWyegGn6qaoga2hs2~HCkAQyXLLNgAeFjHY~QD5wWXCcZmZzc5Czn3FQrjtJpsGQIBaW87K1dC2R8cH83aHclEdEVW1uhX71MSG94wWKK6-JkKMoBqnIaDtN~GMFCGRmUjdRVyFhyWs3AoOJusZ3Do-t-f2y7t6K5IkmJ0~Adso5c4g9zbaQ3TiM1wzrdhhmxFRN5EyPcLcz9yAcljbg5etVKUA5lkBGcelb0azj6QIu675uctEZB8g__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 17 recommended approval of a preliminary and final plat for a six‑unit planned unit development at 213–215 E. 30th Street (file SUBFY2025‑0003), known in application materials as Shavasana Urban Living and later identified in discussion as \"Kare Sol.\" The project would create six townhomes and a common lot on a centrally located infill parcel in a C‑2 zoning district.

Applicant Ian McLaughlin of Pivot North Architecture presented the plan and said the project provides two garage stalls per unit, three guest stalls, about 2,398 square feet of common open space (approximately 16% of the site), a pedestrian connection to Carr Street and rooftop decks. The design review consultants had recommended additional perimeter landscaping and public‑facing open‑space features; staff’s review noted three primary code adjustments: the number of units served from a common drive (6 units vs. a typical 4‑unit limit), zero‑lot line setbacks that differ from the C‑2 standard, and perimeter landscaping width that falls short of a 10‑foot buffer in places.

After the staff presentation, the commission focused discussion on three practical points: stormwater/drainage, a proposed public access easement through the subdivision’s open space, and trash pickup logistics. Applicant representatives said Republic Services would accept curbside pick‑up on Carr Street if the city allows it; staff indicated the developer can return with a finalized letter from Republic at final plat. The applicant proposed that, in lieu of a public access dedication across Lot 7, the development would provide a permanent art feature — such as a mural or living wall — and clarified the communal open‑space layout intended to serve residents and future connectivity to a potential phase‑2 parcel.

Planning staff had earlier suggested a public access easement across Lot 7 to secure a pedestrian connection and strengthen PUD findings; the applicant and multiple commissioners objected to dedicating private open space as permanent public right of way. The applicant also argued that requiring a public‑access easement on a six‑unit infill site could create HOA liability and maintenance burdens without a clear nexus to impacts.

Commissioners ultimately supported the applicant’s alternate approach: staff’s recommended perimeter landscaping and a visible public art/green‑wall treatment in place of a permanent public easement, and the commission asked for a finalized trash‑service plan from Republic Services at final plat. Commissioner Brown moved to recommend approval with those adjustments and the motion passed unanimously.

What’s next: The developer will finalize an art/landscape plan, submit a Republic Services confirmation regarding trash pickup, and return for final plat processing; city council will receive the commission’s recommendation.","Planning staff and the commission discussed landscaping, pedestrian connectivity and trash access for a six‑unit PUD at 213–215 E. 30th; the commission recommended approval after the applicant agreed to replace a public‑access easement with a living wall/mural and to work with Republic Services on trash pickup.",{"_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},5977862,"Commission approves conditional use for performance studio on Chinden Boulevard with conditions",1657,4999310,6656790,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5798464-cf2a8f0018912f087369e29ea9ebc7bf&start=4999&end=6656","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5798464-cf2a8f0018912f087369e29ea9ebc7bf/thumbnail_4999310.jpg","/articles/5977862/Garden-City/Ada-County/Idaho/Commission-approves-conditional-use-for-performance-studio-on-Chinden-Boulevard-with-conditions","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977862-6953a1c1e4535b1e966aa13eea0da652/orig.mp4?Expires=1776567153&Signature=liQ1bdqBX3jigo2t7vTZZuILhh6vpg5a5qTbKsLS1SfC3MdH2jG7103TMhH1-0g60gWTQgaAJBZXMkTkRrdzmEYuHH1sXhUgrrp-3aFUyT0sDFO3AMyLU4it~ma3xJpq2dEv6Y5wR6teaBFWMJ1Kdi5Eaq08b~Teri~wrZL5dg6UwfLhVKgDXiNSjIeMq1gHWuSHbZfmpVuyFy49GS4wgS4PIcO2RXjfsgkE~gmWJkoOxprxuCMDuPoTFOANj66wr9CEVM1Dh3z06Xf38qoUW4dzw4E3WuEECryI-MxqIKUM~ytY5NFAM1JwnZZcDAlILU~3bSbudOSlV9Tw3Kc43w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit Sept. 17 for a nonprofit performance studio at 3300 W. Chinden Blvd., authorizing a commercial entertainment facility (conditional use) subject to conditions the commission modified during the hearing.

Jeff Hatch, representing Lehi Performance Studio (LED), told commissioners the nonprofit had purchased the building and had an earlier building permit for an artist performance studio with an occupancy load of 176. During construction the group added telescopic seating and then sought a conditional use permit after staff and a later building reviewer raised concerns about parking and frontage improvements.

Staff recommended conditions addressing pedestrian access, landscaping, screening for utility equipment, stormwater, and parking. The applicant presented parking agreements with several nearby businesses — Roots Market, a yoga studio, a hardware store and others — totaling roughly 80 spaces under agreement north of Chinden; the applicant asked the commission to accept that number rather than staff’s higher initial figure.

Commissioners and staff discussed access and safety across Chinden Boulevard, Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) and Ada County Highway District (ACHD) frontage requirements, and the practical challenges of requiring sidewalk or landscape work on multiple adjacent rights of way. Staff noted ITD wrote that it would not require any improvements in its right of way for the proposed frontage changes, and ACHD flagged constructability questions along 30th Street.

The commission accepted several applicant requests in its final motion: prior to occupancy the electrical cabinet on the Chinden façade must be screened with a mural (applicant to paint), stormwater language was softened so existing stormwater systems may remain put but must be rehabilitated if found nonfunctional or deteriorated, and the commission accepted lower total parking in exchange for signed agreements and conditions tying minimum on‑site/nearby spaces to future operation. The final motion also allowed staff to negotiate minor sidewalk/landscape details with ACHD and to accept alternative compliance for screening and artwork on the Osage Street façade.

Commissioners stressed the importance of enforceable parking arrangements and asked the applicant to provide documentation showing availability and, where practical, non‑revocable terms for spaces used to meet the CUP condition. Applicant Jeff Hatch said LED would finalize the parking agreements and provide signed letters; the owner confirmed onsite roof/downspout work would be completed and that the group was willing to provide murals and other frontage improvements.

The commission approved the conditional use permit with the amended conditions by unanimous vote.

What’s next: the applicant must submit any required final documentation (signed parking agreements, stormwater/roof details, mural/landscaping plans) as conditions of approval prior to final occupancy.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for a nonprofit performance and rehearsal studio at 3300 W. Chinden Blvd., requiring parking agreements, accessibility improvements, a mural to screen electrical equipment and modified stormwater language.",{"_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},5977866,"Garden City planning commission sends Edgemere PUD back for redesign, sets Nov. 19 return",4642,331410,4973520,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5798464-cf2a8f0018912f087369e29ea9ebc7bf&start=331&end=4973","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5798464-cf2a8f0018912f087369e29ea9ebc7bf/thumbnail_331410.jpg","/articles/5977866/Garden-City/Ada-County/Idaho/Garden-City-planning-commission-sends-Edgemere-PUD-back-for-redesign-sets-Nov-19-return","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/5977866-cdb150eb7b891a33eaa597a682124f33/orig.mp4?Expires=1776567153&Signature=cD9mJ5gx~xitu9t2cF5cnIzlKx-V0lfkHj3fnI8YiFMQlwkI9XM7plTRzCQgDHgETI2y2Yelmc0yg7kltnI0uzRLjFBdW3WRfnWALMBx6eMAiGQUVPOr7f4DRa4C04JvkIa0A~HeqpcfXslKanTxRZMnJbsPNNeKdh5VZC3IbhOo-ENA~KgNFqz9KgPK86BEGe9sJOWbYaSc7ENNO3253dNJq8OllvoxeVI~97CTFxVyn1HB3Eoyz0vBuCJiv-9LWHjyZ5~GpLZOLTtTu-EiF8aIsThg4ncdxoV463usQjAdA~a4nZm9R-58PM6zDmxjyGCnabO1BGXycJxFCbKDQQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Garden City planning commissioners voted Sept. 17 to defer a decision on the Edgemere Subdivision planned unit development at 219 E. 40th Street so the applicant can return with revisions. The commission set a date certain of Nov. 19 for the applicant to address multiple code shortfalls identified by staff and commissioners.

The commission’s action came after a 90‑minute public hearing that included a presentation by the applicant and a detailed staff report from planning staff. The Edgemere proposal would subdivide roughly a half‑acre R‑3 zoned parcel into nine attached townhome units and one common lot processed as a PUD; the developer also requested several code adjustments for private driveway width, tandem parking dimensions, perimeter landscaping and open space configuration.

Staff and commissioners flagged multiple issues that they said needed solving before they could recommend approval. Key concerns included the private driveway access, which narrows to 20 feet through a stem portion but must meet a 26‑foot private street standard (or be characterized as a common drive with its own limitations); tandem garages and guest stalls that fall short of standard parking dimensions; a perimeter landscaping shortfall; uncertainty about whether proposed on‑site open space meets the city’s dimensional standards; and whether an irrigation lateral at the site could remain open instead of being tiled.

City planner Hannah Beal told the commission that the proposal meets certain density targets — the project would yield roughly 17 dwelling units per acre, within the R‑3 medium density range — but that the density increases create code shortfalls: \"The increased density or compliant density has resulted in a shortfall of some code compliance, such as open space landscaping and the parking concerns,\" she said during the staff presentation. Beal recommended denial unless the applicant secures a range of code adjustments; she also noted that PUD findings require give‑and‑take justification for any waivers.

Applicant Jaden (Jamie) Schneider described design responses intended to draw pedestrians toward a trellised entry and to provide a 20‑foot drivable section that grows to 26 feet in front of buildings to meet fire‑truck ladder requirements. Schneider said the developer proposes 38‑foot tandem garage depths and 15‑foot guest stalls, and argued that the 38‑foot interior depth accommodates many popular vehicles. Commissioners pressed the applicant on practical parking impacts — multiple commissioners said they were worried that typical modern SUVs and trucks would protrude into the drive aisle and block access.

Commissioners repeatedly raised safety and service access questions: whether fire apparatus could navigate the constrained stem portion; how trash pickup would operate; and whether adding, removing or reconfiguring units could resolve shortfalls. Staff explained that the private drive/common drive classification affects whether Ada County Highway District (ACHD) might later adopt the roadway: a private street typically must be 26 feet wide for ACHD adoption, while a common drive is limited in the number of dwellings it can serve without additional waivers.

After deliberation, the commission voted to continue the application to Nov. 19 to give the applicant time to consider design revisions and the requested code adjustments. Commissioner Wilde moved to defer to Nov. 19; the motion passed unanimously.

What’s next: the developer will return with revised plans addressing parking, driveway configuration, open space calculations, perimeter landscaping and irrigation/ditch treatment, or propose alternative waivers and findings. Staff suggested that a Nov. 19 continuance would give time for meaningful revisions and staff review.","The Planning and Zoning Commission voted Sept. 17 to continue the Edgemere Subdivision planned-unit development to Nov. 19 after hearing concerns about driveway width, parking, open space and stormwater, and after staff recommended denial unless several code adjustments are granted.","actionData","errors"]

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