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Commission approves Brekenwood subdivision after applicant trims density and adds sewer, bridge and amenities
Summary
After redesigning the plan to reduce lots and increase open space, the commission recommended approval of the Brekenwood annexation, RS6/BC zoning and preliminary plat. The project includes 296 single-family detached lots, a planned-unit development, gravity sewer work and neighborhood amenities.
The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission voted March 10 to recommend approval of the Brekenwood subdivision after the applicant reduced density, revised lot types and committed to off-site sewer improvements.
Becky Isikira, applicant representing TBC Land Holding, told the commission the revised plan reduced the lot count to 296 single-family detached lots and cut density to 3.62 dwelling units per acre. "We've reduced the density by 56 lots, removed all single-family attached units, increased our open space to 18.9% and added a pool, clubhouse and pedestrian bridge," Isikira said during her presentation.
The project, proposed for annexation with RS6 residential and BC neighborhood commercial zoning under a planned unit development, also includes four commercial lots, 44 common lots and roughly 16 acres of open space. Isikira said the developer will abandon an existing sewer lift station, extend a gravity sewer that will serve Cannon Creek subdivision and participate in the Perden trunk sewer project.
Damien Snodgrass, associate planner, said staff found the application meets applicable code and comp-plan criteria. Snodgrass summarized agency input, noting comments from the Vallivue School District on capacity, Nampa Fire District recommendations for access and water supply, and the police request for a contribution equivalent to 0.89 additional officers and 0.46 support staff.
Nearby residents raised a mix of concerns in public testimony, chiefly irrigation, traffic and the inclusion of commercial lots. Kevin Knoll asked, "Why would you put commercial lots in a residential area?" Several neighbors said they did not receive notice of a follow-up neighborhood meeting and questioned how construction traffic and irrigation pressures would be managed.
Developer representative Dean Waite told the commission the team is coordinating with adjacent landowners about future road connections and is participating financially in the public–private Purdum sewer project. "Being involved and looping through will actually improve the pressure for our neighbors to the south," Waite said when addressing water-pressure concerns.
Commissioners asked staff and the applicant questions about sight lines, sewer coordination, the size and placement of the commercial lots, and how the planned unit development would allow some flexibility in lot sizes. After deliberation, a motion to approve the project with the staff-recommended conditions and findings passed by voice vote.
The decision is a recommendation to City Council; final approval and any required permitting remain subject to council action and subsequent engineering and building reviews.
