The council approved a vacation of a narrow portion of a public utility easement at 2218 Jody Avenue on Dec. 1 to resolve a four‑inch encroachment by a detached accessory dwelling unit (ADU) constructed without permits.

Applicants Wendy Mosier and Chris Adams explained they built the ADU in 2023 and discovered after final payment that permits had not been obtained. Staff reported engineering review reduced the requested easement vacation to one foot; Idaho Power stated it holds no utilities within the easement. Planning staff recommended approval contingent on securing the appropriate building permits and a corrected legal description.

Council approved the vacation by roll call after closing the public hearing; staff emphasized the approval does not relieve the applicants from building‑permit requirements and that the unit must be brought into compliance.