Council approves annexation and RS7 zoning for Hudson Yard subdivision (59 lots)

The Nampa City Council voted to annex roughly 21.5 acres and approve an RS7 zoning designation and preliminary plat for Hudson Yard, a proposed 59-lot single-family subdivision that staff said meets the city’s medium-density range.

Bonnie Leighton, representing the development team, told the council the project would develop in two phases, provide 3.91 acres (about 18%) of open space including a sports court and walking paths, and connect to adjacent and planned streets. Christy Watkins, principal planner, said engineering determined no impact study was required and that water, sewer and pressurized irrigation would be extended through existing or in-progress lines in the New York Landing subdivision; she also noted the city is negotiating latecomer reimbursement arrangements for the New York Landing lift station. Watkins said the project meets the medium-density range at 2.74 dwelling units per acre and noted required conditions such as species updates to landscaping plans and that identified solid-waste accumulation on the site be removed before annexation.

A neighbor raised concerns about traffic patterns and speeding on nearby streets; staff pointed to the city’s traffic-calming policy and offered the HOA a city contact to pursue calming measures. Council members discussed phasing and compatibility with surrounding development; the council approved annexation, RS7 zoning and the preliminary plat by roll call.