Council approves Shafer View Ridge subdivision, authorizes road closure and cul‑de‑sac

After a public hearing continued from March, the council approved application H2025‑0047 (Shafer View Ridge). Staff reported that the applicant and staff met with the Idaho Transportation Department (ITD), Ada County Highway District (ACHD) and the school district; ITD and ACHD raised no objections to closing Shaferview Drive, and ACHD requested a cul‑de‑sac at the end of Meridian Road for emergency access. Staff also reported neighborhood outreach and said the applicant had met with neighbors who were “in favor” of the closure and cul‑de‑sac.

Applicant John Brecken said the neighborhood meeting addressed circulation and that neighbors accepted the cul‑de‑sac approach. Dave Morgan, president of the Shaferview Estates HOA, told council the neighbors he represents found the updated plan acceptable. Councilmembers asked technical questions about the emergency access configuration and whether the gate or bollard design had been coordinated with Fire; the applicant said the emergency gate would likely use a Knox‑type lock and that final locking specifications would be worked out with Fire.

Councilmember Camber moved to approve the application, explicitly including the road closure; after council confirmed the motion would include staff updates reflecting the closure, the motion passed on a roll‑call vote with unanimous ayes.

The council’s approval includes the condition that the applicant modify the existing Sky Bridal Number 1 subdivision and update required plats before final plat submittal if the project proceeds. Staff noted applicable conditions from ACHD and the requirement that the applicant meet open‑space and amenity obligations independently when removing the parcel from the original PUD.

Next steps: the applicant must complete the subdivision modification and final plat process and coordinate required improvements and emergency access details with ACHD, ITD and the city’s fire marshal.