Nampa Planning & Zoning Commission Meeting - September 29, 2026

The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission met on September 29, 2026, to consider three public hearing items: an annexation for light industrial zoning, a conditional use permit for an expanded in-home daycare, and a major subdivision proposal for 487 homes at the northeast corner of Amity Avenue and Happy Valley Road (Brayburn Creek). The commission also approved the consent agenda and received updates on recent City Council actions.

Consent Calendar

• The commission approved the consent agenda, which included a correction to the minutes from a previous meeting: the vote on the 111 South Side Boulevard project was recorded as 6-0 in the minutes but was actually 4-2. The corrected version was accepted.

Annexation & Zoning to IL – 17501 North Side Boulevard

• Applicant: Michael Spiers representing Nampa Logistics Center LLC. Request to annex 1.69 acres and zone IL (Light Industrial). Consistent with surrounding industrial uses and Nampa 2040 Comp Plan.
• Staff Report: Candice Fry presented. No public comments received. Conditions of approval recommended.
• Public Testimony: None.
• Commission Deliberation: The item was straightforward; motion to recommend approval with correction of street name (North Side, not Canada). Approved unanimously.

Conditional Use Permit for In-Home Daycare Expansion – 1495 North Fishing Creek Avenue

• Applicant: Tato Almasi (via interpreter). Request to increase in-home daycare from 6 to up to 12 children in RS-6 zone.
• Staff Report: Terry Friend presented. Conditions include building permit, fire inspection, state licensing. Public correspondence: none.
• Public Testimony: One person expressed concerns about employee ratio and lack of playground equipment. Applicant clarified they have two staff, take children to parks, and have a large backyard.
• Commission Deliberation: Commissioners noted the applicant already runs a daycare with six children, has adequate staff, and provides a needed service. Motion to approve with conditions. Approved unanimously.

Brayburn Creek – Annexation, Zoning, and Preliminary Plat – 0 Amity Avenue & 324 South Happy Valley Road

• Applicant: Jeff Bauer (Toll Brothers) presented a plan for 487 single-family homes on 138 acres. Mixed zoning (RS4, RS6, RS7). Density 3.5 units/acre (low end of medium density). Proposed amenities: pool, pickleball, pathways, 28 acres open space. Traffic mitigations include widening Happy Valley and Amity, roundabout improvements. Impact fees ~$6M.
• Staff Report: Christy Watkins presented. Staff analysis found compliance with comp plan and codes. Conditions of approval recommended. Issues raised: airport compatibility, traffic congestion, water capacity, police staffing.
• Public Testimony (14 signed up, plus additional):
  • Opposition: Many residents cited severe traffic congestion on Happy Valley and Amity, especially near Columbia High School. Concerns about airport safety, bird strikes, and potential loss of FAA grants. Concerns about loss of farmland, infrastructure strain, and police/fire resources. Some questioned the need for more housing when interest rates are high.
  • Support: The landowner family (Brandy Cranick, Travis Cranick) expressed emotional difficulty in selling but noted farming is no longer viable due to traffic and costs. They hope to continue farming elsewhere. Nearby residents supported the development for its quality (Toll Brothers) and expected road improvements. Some argued development is inevitable and this plan is better than alternatives.
  • Specific Requests: Brian Ertz (adjacent property owner) objected to the proximity of a collector road (12 feet from his structure) and lack of buffer. Others asked for crosswalks and traffic calming.
• Applicant Rebuttal: Jeff Bauer clarified the road is entirely on their property; they can add a privacy fence. Traffic engineer Sonia Delight explained roundabout improvements to address existing congestion. They agreed to a crosswalk analysis. Airport compatibility: the property is not in the airport planning area per comp plan and master plan; residential use is allowed.
• Commission Deliberation: Extensive discussion on traffic, airport grants, and crosswalk. Staff confirmed water capacity and that the airport grant area is not affected. Commissioners expressed concerns but were satisfied with staff analysis. Motion to recommend approval with two additional conditions: (1) a warrant analysis for a crosswalk connecting the development to Columbia High School, and (2) a privacy fence along the northern boundary. Motion carried (7-0, with two commissioners recused).

Key Outcomes

• Consent Agenda: Approved with correction of the vote tally for 111 South Side Boulevard.
• Item 1 (Annexation - Nampa Logistics Center): Recommended approval to City Council (unanimous).
• Item 2 (Daycare CUP): Approved (unanimous).
• Item 3 (Brayburn Creek): Recommended approval to City Council with added conditions (7-0). The recommendation will be considered by City Council at a future meeting.