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Nampa planning commission recommends denial of 276-acre 'Orchard Acres' annexation over infrastructure concerns
Summary
After hours of public comment focused on traffic congestion, emergency response times and water/infrastructure capacity, the Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend denial of a developer’s proposal to annex and zone about 276 acres for the Orchard Acres master-planned community.
The City of Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission on Dec. 9 recommended denial of a proposed annexation and zoning for a 276-acre master-planned community dubbed "Orchard Acres," citing that critical infrastructure—most notably traffic circulation around the Happy Valley/Greenhurst roundabout and emergency-response access affected by nearby railroad crossings—is not yet in place to support the development as proposed.
Bonnie Layton of NV5, representing the developer, described a long-term plan for Orchard Acres that would include a mix of commercial space, multiple housing types (apartments, townhomes and single-family), pathways, parks and amenities. Layton said the project would be built in four neighborhoods over decades and that the plan aligns with the city’s comprehensive plan.
Rodney Ashby, Planning and Zoning Director, summarized staff analysis and agency comments: the project…
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