Burley planning commission recommends preliminary approval for Willowbrook Parke Subdivision

The City of Burley Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously on April 8 to recommend preliminary approval of the Willowbrook Parke Subdivision, a proposal from Silver Creek Property Holdings, LLC for Cassia County tax parcels RP10S23E310001 and RP10S23E310151 near the southwest corner of 27th Street and Parke Avenue.

Staff member McArthur opened the public hearing with a staff report saying the subdivision application met the city’s public-notice requirements and complied with zoning and the comprehensive plan. Justin Silcock, the applicant’s representative, described the planned neighborhood as upscale with lots "larger than the minimum required" and said the design includes a fully landscaped borrow ditch between the road and the lots. Silcock said the developer was "building something nice for the city, beyond a standard 'money hungry subdivision.'"

Commissioner Tyson Nelson identified an error on the vicinity map that appears on the plat; staff said the map will be corrected before final approval. Nelson also questioned the use of the suffix "Trail" for a proposed north–south street, citing City Code Section 6-4-5(B), which specifies such streets as "Avenue." McArthur explained the proposed "Yukon Trail" is a continuation of an existing adjacent roadway and said staff will recommend updating the zoning code to allow "Trail" as an acceptable suffix for meandering streets so the existing road would not need to be renamed.

After deliberating item-by-item using a checklist, the commission concluded that the application satisfied the listed requirements. Commissioner Scott Draper moved to prepare written Resolution 2026-4 to approve the subdivision’s preliminary plan and to require correction of the vicinity map; Commissioner Doug Anderton seconded. A roll call was taken and the motion carried with all in favor. The commission will forward Resolution 2026-4 to the City Council for further action.

Earlier in the meeting the commission approved minutes from a March 18, 2026 special meeting on a motion by Commissioner Jermey Cox, seconded by Commissioner Doug Anderton; that motion also carried unanimously. McArthur announced an American Planning Association—Idaho Chapter training opportunity on April 15 for commissioners, with the city covering registration, and noted a special meeting is scheduled for April 15 to review the written subdivision resolution. A motion to adjourn at 8:05 p.m. by Commissioner Scott Draper carried with the vote recorded as unanimous.

Next steps: staff will correct the vicinity map and prepare Resolution 2026-4 for the City Council; the commission will meet in a special session April 15 to review the written resolution.