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Council approves Durango subdivision annexation and preliminary plat for 127 homes; sewer timing remains a constraint
Summary
Meridian approved annexation, zoning and a preliminary plat for the Durango subdivision (about 37 acres) that would create 127 single‑family lots and six office lots; staff noted development cannot begin until sewer service is available and the council included conditions, a required shelter amenity and modifications requested by the commission.
The council voted to approve the Durango subdivision annexation and preliminary plat, which proposes up to 127 single‑family detached homes (gross density 4.48 du/acre), six commercial/office lots along the frontage and associated common open space. Sonia (staff) summarized the proposal and recommended approval with conditions including additional amenities and a development agreement; applicant Connor Lindstrom (KM Engineering) said the applicant had coordinated with adjacent property owners, the Nampa‑Meridian Irrigation District and Toll Brothers to secure sewer service via agreement.
Staff and the applicant emphasized development is contingent on sewer availability: no construction may start until sewer is readily available to the site, and the applicant or others must extend sewer infrastructure per existing cooperative agreements. Council discussed access alignment, drainage concerns and the applicant's willingness to provide a shelter amenity (Lot 9 Block 3) and to avoid a stub street connection that staff subsequently removed as a condition.
Council approved the action with the commission‑recommended modifications and conditions; staff noted additional design standards and development‑agreement work will be required during subsequent phases and that permitting will be sequenced to ensure service availability and compliance with mitigation plans.
