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Council approves 78‑acre annexation and RMH/GB2 zoning for mixed‑use ‘home‑base’ development near Eustic and Canada
Summary
After public comment and extended staff discussion, council approved annexation, RMH and GB2 zoning, and a development framework for a 77.87‑acre mixed‑use community proposing up to 1,492 multifamily units, a 3‑acre urban farm and commercial plaza; developer agreed to contribute to Purdom sewer construction and a voluntary school donation.
The Nampa City Council approved annexation and zoning for a 77.87‑acre mixed‑use project at Eustic Road and Canada Road proposed by Murphy Development Company. The project application seeks RMH (high‑density multifamily) across the majority of the site and a GB2 commercial parcel for a community plaza and an approximately 3‑acre demonstration farm. The applicant’s concept documents describe up to 1,492 multifamily dwelling units phased over multiple years.
Developer partner Mike Arduino and consultant Renee Strand (Holst Architecture) presented a concept emphasizing a pedestrian‑oriented neighborhood centered on a public plaza and a small farm intended for events, community agricultural programming and seasonal markets. Strand said on‑site amenities would include a clubhouse and pool for residents, pocket parks, play areas and a continuous perimeter shared‑use trail. Arduino described a regional access strategy: a right‑in/right‑out on Eustic, a signalized mid‑block collector street to provide safe left‑turn access from westbound Eustic, and a Canada Road access point.
Staff and the developer described infrastructure commitments. Rodney Ashby, planning and zoning director, and Mark Steuer, senior director of development services, said Murphy Development agreed to a late‑comer/sewer reimbursement arrangement to advance the Purdom sewer trunk through Eustic Road; the developer also agreed to a voluntary per‑unit donation to Valley View School District to mitigate school impacts. City staff noted other improvements — including the Eustic Road widening project — are already programmed by the city and Idaho authorities, and that the development must meet design review and engineering conditions as it phases in.
Public testimony included neighbors urging preservation of agricultural land, concerns about traffic, school capacity and overall project scale. Katie Hazard and property owner Veil Tidwell spoke about longstanding farming use and local ties; others raised traffic and infrastructure concerns.
Council discussed the regional planning context, infrastructure timing and fiscal impacts; several members said they backed higher‑density development near planned Highway 16 access and the Eustic widening, while others raised concerns about density and long‑term municipal service costs. The motion to approve the annexation and zoning passed 4–3 after roll‑call voting. Staff will implement standard conditions of approval, record required documents and manage future permit and design‑review steps.
