Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - July 14, 2026

The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission held a regular meeting on July 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM. All commissioners were present. The commission considered three conditional use permits and a major development proposal involving a rezone, development agreement modification, and preliminary plat. All items were approved.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the consent agenda, which included the staff report on council actions from July 6, 2026: approvals of an industrial subdivision on Park Center Way and Sunshine Meadows final plat; denials of a comprehensive plan map/text amendment on Madison Avenue and a map amendment from industrial to commercial on Victory Road and Picard Lane; approval of a commercial to medium density residential map amendment and state highway 16 plan changes; and approval of a variance in an IL zone.

Public Comments & Testimony

• Item 3-1 (Firearm Sales Home Occupation): Two written public comments were received: Eunice Smith expressed support; Jason Klein expressed opposition citing concerns about disruption and security. No oral testimony.
• Item 3-2 (Auto/Truck Repair): No public comments were received.
• Item 3-3 (Springshores Commons): Tim Barrera, a 30-year resident at 7044 Latigo Drive, spoke in opposition due to traffic congestion and safety concerns at the Cherry Lane/11th Avenue intersection, noting that the development would add traffic and that the area lacks adequate pedestrian connectivity. He stated he was not opposed to improvements overall. One written comment from Mark Bottles Real Estate supported the proposal.

Discussion Items

• Item 3-1: Conditional Use Permit for Home Occupation Firearm Sales – Applicant Carson Bice (Bison Defense Arms) proposed firearm repair, light manufacturing, and off-site sales from his residence at 1024 10th Avenue South. Staff noted that the business would be appointment-only and that security measures included a gun safe and alarm system. Commissioners discussed the code restriction on using accessory structures for customer service; the applicant clarified customers would not enter the shed. The commission approved the CUP with conditions.
• Item 3-2: Conditional Use Permit for Automobile and Truck Repair – Applicant Brandon Chandler (for Mike Cutler) proposed a custom accessory installation and retail storefront at 126 11th Avenue North. The use was classified as ambiguous under the code, requiring a CUP. Staff recommended approval, noting no public opposition. The commission approved unanimously.
• Item 3-3: Rezone, Development Agreement Modification, and Preliminary Plat for Springshores Commons – Applicant Sabrina Durchy (Trilogy Development) requested a rezone from BC to BN and RD, modification of the 2006 development agreement, and preliminary plat approval for 68 single-family lots, 63 townhouse units (with a target price of $280,000), one commercial lot, and seven common lots on 15.2 acres. The project includes 18.5% open space, a dog park, and a central gathering area. Traffic concerns were raised by the public and addressed by staff, who noted a roundabout is planned at the intersection and that impact fees exceeding $900,000 will fund future roadway improvements. The commission voted to recommend approval to city council.

Key Outcomes

• Item 3-1: Approved (motion by Morgan, second by Garner; roll call 10-0). The CUP will become effective 15 days after the written decision is provided, pending no appeals.
• Item 3-2: Approved (motion by Kirkman, second by Daffer; roll call 10-0). Effective 15 days after written decision, pending no appeals.
• Item 3-3: Recommended approval to city council (motion by unknown; roll call 10-0). The project will proceed to city council for final action.
• Adjournment: The meeting was adjourned at approximately 8:15 PM.