Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – March 10, 2026
Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting – March 10, 2026
The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission met on March 10, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to consider four public hearing items: the Breckenwood subdivision, Clearwater Landscape Construction annexation, the Sagewood subdivision, and a single‑lot annexation on Chicago Street. The commission approved the first, second, and fourth items, and denied the third. The meeting also included a consent calendar, council action reports, and public testimony.
Consent Calendar
- The commission approved the consent agenda (motion by Garner, second by Keyhoe; all in favor). No specific items were discussed.
Public Comments & Testimony
Breckenwood Subdivision
- Kevin Knoll (Fairhaven resident) stated he was originally opposed but now appreciated the changes, though he remained concerned about the four commercial lots and the lack of community meeting notification.
- Brian Woodhouse (North Flat Avenue) expressed concerns about irrigation water pressure and fees, asking if the development would strain the system.
- Greg Markward (West Mayfield) raised traffic concerns, asking whether the turn pocket would be built before construction and noting the difficulty of turning at Landry and Canada.
- Barbara Davis (East Path Drive) thanked the developer for listening, but also worried about irrigation pressure, the Landry connection, and the placement of commercial lots without parking.
Sagewood Subdivision
- Jim Martell (Atzland Drive) cited traffic counts, large trucks, and the need for a railroad overpass; he noted 1,340 future homes in the area.
- Denise Martell (same address) opposed the density, townhomes, and commercial, citing traffic, safety, and the loss of agricultural character.
- Janie Burns (across from Lewis Lane) requested reduced density and removal of townhomes, citing incompatibility.
- Teresa Stevens (East Lewis Lane) said two entrances would worsen already dangerous traffic.
- Julie Sipes (corner of Lewis and Happy Valley) spoke about farm equipment, severe accidents, and the need for lower density; she submitted a petition with 15 signatures.
- Gay Stevens (East Lewis Lane) described vehicles speeding at 80–90 mph and a fatal accident at the corner.
- Tim Bozier (Three Ranch Lane) recommended larger lots, a turn lane, and lower density, citing the steep hill and drag‑strip conditions.
- Tyler Bozier (East Snake River Drive) argued the subdivision is surrounded by farmland, not other communities, and suggested a fire station instead of commercial.
- Judy Battershell (East Lewis Lane) feared school buses would be hit because of the hill.
- Michelle Cassio (Tiersell Lane) said the hill and high density are dangerous and incompatible with the rural setting.
- Several other speakers echoed traffic, safety, and compatibility concerns.
Clearwater Landscape Construction
- No public testimony was offered.
Chicago Street Annexation (Accessory Structure)
- April Ramju Harrip (applicant) explained the history of an unauthorized land split, the resulting inability to build a shop, and her request to annex to the city to meet setbacks. No other public testimony was given.
Discussion Items
Breckenwood Subdivision (Annexation, Zoning to RS6 & BC, PUD, Preliminary Plat) – Applicant Becky Yazigira presented a redesign with 296 single‑family detached lots, 4 commercial lots, 44 common lots, density 3.62 du/ac, and amenities including a pool, clubhouse, dog park, fitness loop, and pedestrian bridge. Staff report (Damien Snodgrass) noted the revised plan addressed previous council concerns (density, open space, connectivity) and included a planned unit development. Commissioner questions focused on the connection to 11th Avenue, the commercial lots, irrigation, and traffic improvements. The commission voted to approve.
Clearwater Landscape Construction (Annexation, Zoning to IL) – Applicant Carrie Smith presented the request for a long‑operating landscaping business on Iowa Avenue. Staff (Damien Snodgrass) confirmed the use is allowed in IL, the property is contiguous, and conditions include engineering and fire requirements. Commissioners noted the compatible industrial use and the business’s history. The commission voted to approve.
Sagewood Subdivision (Annexation, Zoning to RS4, RS6, RD, BN, PUD, Preliminary Plat) – Applicant Kelly Black proposed 173 residential lots (48 alley‑loaded townhomes, 30 front‑loaded townhomes, 95 single‑family detached) and 7 commercial lots, density 5.13 du/ac. Staff (Christy Watkins) explained the residential mixed‑use designation, traffic study recommendations, and public correspondence. Commissioners debated compatibility with the rural area, the high density, and the presence of townhomes. Several commissioners expressed concern about the townhomes and density. The commission voted to deny, recommending the applicant return with a less dense, more compatible plan.
Chicago Street Annexation (Zoning to RS7) – Applicant April Ramju Harrip described the unauthorized land split that prevented building an accessory structure. Staff (Rodney Ashby) noted the annexation is reasonable and the proposed RS7 zoning is consistent with the area. Commissioners asked about the concrete slab setback and easement. The commission voted to approve.
Key Outcomes
- Breckenwood Subdivision – Approved (motion by Keyhoe, second by Kirkman; all in favor). Conditions include participation in the Purdam sewer project, gravity sewer solution for Canyon Creek, pathway improvements, pedestrian bridge, and a northbound left turn lane on Landry from Canada.
- Clearwater Landscape Construction – Approved (motion by Kirkman, second by Keyhoe; all in favor). Conditions include compliance with city codes, abandonment of wells, annexation to irrigation district, and frontage improvements on Chicago Street.
- Sagewood Subdivision – Denied (motion by Kirkman, second by Garner; unanimous). The commission cited the density (5.13 du/ac) and townhomes as incompatible with the surrounding rural/agricultural area and recommended the applicant revise the plan with lower density and single‑family detached homes.
- Chicago Street Annexation – Approved (motion by Kirkman, second by Keyhoe; all in favor). The recommendation will go to city council for final action.
- Council Actions Reported – The commission noted that city council approved Deer Flat Ranch No. 1 final plat, the sign code amendments, and Regatta Crossing (4‑2 vote), but denied Summer Breeze assisted living facility (unanimous).
Meeting Transcript
Okay, it's six o'clock. I would like to welcome everyone to the city of Nampa March tenth, two thousand twenty-six planning and zoning commission meeting. Uh just want to thank you for coming and being a part of our meeting and helping us um shape and do good things for the future of the city of Napa. So uh I'd like to start with a roll call, please. Copeland, here Kirkman? Here. Morgan. Keyhouse Turner? Here. Daffer. Miller. Here. Garner. Here. Seven present. Thank you. Rodney, Council Actions. Mr. Chair and Commissioners uh Rodney Ashby Planning and Zoning Director for the record. Um the council had four items that I need to report back on. The first one was Deer Flat Ranch number one final plat. Uh that was recommended for approval by you on the twenty-fourth of February, and it was approved. Uh the next ones are public hearings. The first one was the sign code that you had recommended approval for. They approved that as well. Um that was mostly just for clarification of a few content changes for the sign code. Next was annexation and zoning for uh Regatta Crossing and the preliminary plat as well. This is the uh southeast of Eustach Road and North Side Boulevard. And um this was recommended for approval by the commission and um it was approved by city council on a four to two vote. And then uh the last one was annexation and zoning and a conditional use permit for summer breeze. South of uh Greenhurst and um on Happy Valley on the the west side of Happy Valley um for an assisted living care facility. And that was recommended for approval unanimously by the commission and it was denied um by city council unanimously. Thank you, sir. Chairman yes I'll make a motion that we approve the consent agenda second it's been moved by Garner second by Kiho to approve the consent agenda all those in favor any opposed consent agenda passes okay we will move right into our public hearing portion of the meeting um if you haven't been here before um the applicant will come up they'll get seven minutes to propose their um proposal uh tell us about what they want to do um then we'll turn the time over to staff they have an unlimited time to tell us about what they see about regulations codes things like that um and then we'll turn the time over for public testimony each each person in the crowd will it'll be allowed three minutes to testify um when you come up to the mic please give us your name and address for the record um speak clearly into the mic and as you're sitting in the audience if you could please keep your voices down as the meeting is being recorded and broadcast um on the internet um any background noise makes it sometimes difficult to hear um online and in the recording so um with that being said we'll move right into the first uh hearing item annexation and zoning to RS6 and BC uh potential development agreement planned development subdivision preliminary plat for Breckenwood subdivision at zero Canada Road 017500 11th Avenue North for Becky Yazigira representing TBC landholding the applicant here all right my name's Becky Ozagary my address is 4818 West Camp Street in Boity Idaho so I'm here to present the redesign of Breckenwood subdivision so um as most of you know we we went before you and uh you guys approved it but then council denied it for various reasons um which we'll go over in this presentation tonight so Breckenwood just as a reminder is located um just off Canada um we're just south of Eustach Road um as you can see the proposed subdivision really blends nicely with the subdivision to the south okay and so the Breckenwood redesign um so this is kind of what we got with what we're proposing now so the proposed zoning designation is RS6 um with BC with a PUD the lot configurations uh we're proposing 296 single family detached residential lots for commercial lots uh 44 common lots and with a residential density of 3.62 dwelling units per acre um all homes will be single family detached um with detached sidewalks um tree lined of course throughout the entire neighborhood um we'll have a minimum of a two-car garage in each home um so the uh initial planning and zoning hearing approval recommendations um so we we got approval um from you all uh with with the with the conditions that we're going to participate in the Perdium uh sewer project on Eustace Road um we're gonna provide gravity sewer solution to canon creek subdivision which means we're gonna abandon the sewer lift station that's already there which is gonna affect um multiple subdivisions in the area um for the better um we're also going to improve the pathway along 10 mile creek um and dedicate a pedestrian bridge over the the creek there and then we're gonna add a northbound left turn lane to Landry uh from caneda um so here are the utilities so what we're proposing like I mentioned earlier is we are prep we're going to abandon the um the sewer lift station that serves um the caning creek subdivision that alone is gonna save you know canyon creek and the Kedeo and all the other subdivisions in this area a bit of money in their HOA dues um and then we also plan to extend the sewer um off land rail water we'll we'll be going into the site as well um we'll obviously tie into the existing uh PI system um for the city and all stormwater will be retained on site um so what we plan on doing so I I believe it was here um last time we we were conditioned to um put a right uh a right what is it a right hand left turn lane there we are um on Canada and so we are going to go ahead and do that um so that will help with traffic We'll obviously tie into the existing uh PI system for the city, and all stormwater will be retained on site. So what we plan on doing, so I believe it was here last time. We we were conditioned to put a right uh a right, what is it, a right hand left turn lane. There we are on Canada, and so we are going to go ahead and do that. Um so that will help with traffic, um, tremendously help with traffic. Um so as you can see here, we have a dedicated turn lane, um, also acts as a stacking lane so traffic could go through on both Landry and Canada. Um so it's kind of what we're proposing there. Um so here's Landry Street. Um so uh one of the the comments from city council was the there was a concern that there wasn't a large enough buffer between Canyon Creek subdivision and our proposed subdivision, and we just kind of want to show here that we do have 130 feet from fence to fence, um, which will act as a really nice buffer between the two subdivisions. Um so here is I mentioned um that we had made some some design changes, and and so I kind of want to highlight the new design versus the old design. So what we've done is the zone, we've changed the zone to RS6. We um before we were proposing RS4 with R D and B C. So now we're proposing RS6 and BC. Um we've reduced the density to 3.62. Um we've also reduced the lot count to 296, so that's 56 fewer lots. Um we've we've removed uh all single family uh attached, so every home is going to be detached.
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