Planning commission recommends annexation for proposed 312-unit Crossbar development on Canada Road

The Nampa Planning & Zoning Commission voted to recommend annexation and rezoning of two parcels at 17245 and 17187 North Canada Road to allow a proposed multifamily development of 312 units and a clubhouse.

Stephanie Hopkins of Kilometers Engineering, presenting for Crossbar 2 LLC, described the concept as "12 multifamily 2 and 3 story buildings with 312 residential dwelling units and a clubhouse," saying the project would dedicate 50 feet of right of way along Canada Road and construct a 10-foot sidewalk. She said the proposal provides 654 parking stalls where code requires 629 and that the site plan includes internal sidewalks, landscaping, a dog park and sports courts.

Staff associate planner Candace Fry told commissioners the parcels are currently county enclave property and recommended conditions of approval consistent with Nampa code and Idaho statute; Fry summarized parking, open-space and buffer requirements and noted Nampa Police recommended committing funding for 0.94 additional officers and 0.49 support staff to maintain service levels if the project proceeds.

During public testimony, adjacent homeowners raised traffic and privacy concerns. Steven Brandt, who lives immediately north of the site, said the nearby roundabout already backs up and that "another 312 units would be, you know, just out just I don't know how it's gonna handle" morning traffic and expressed worry about an emergency access adjacent to his home. Bob Nash urged moving the proposed dog park away from the northern boundary and asked for a dense evergreen buffer to preserve privacy.

Applicant representatives said the traffic-impact study had been completed and the roundabout and Canada Road could be widened if future conditions require it; Hopkins said the developer "will coordinate with the fire department" to secure emergency access with bollards or a gate. The developer pledged to work with staff to increase landscaping along the northern boundary and to position two-story buildings adjacent to single-family lots to reduce visual impacts.

Commissioners discussed enforceable options and requested staff to draft a recommended development agreement capturing landscaping and building-height assurances. Commissioner Daffer moved to recommend approval with enhanced northern landscaping; after procedural clarifications the commission adopted the recommendation by roll call (Garner, Kehoe, Daffer, Morgan, Copeland, Kirkman, Turner, Feene — all aye; Miller absent). The commission's recommendation will go to city council for final action, and staff noted conditions and the potential development agreement will accompany the council packet.