Post Falls Planning and Zoning Meeting Summary - October 14, 2026

The Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission met on October 14, 2026 to consider four public hearings and receive an administrative report. Key actions included recommending approval of a 4.9-acre annexation to R1 zoning, approving a PUD amendment and subdivision for 76 acres of the Montrose community, approving a special use permit for eight multifamily units on Polston Avenue, and recommending a zone change from industrial to community commercial services for a 5-acre parcel. The meeting also included a report on development impact fees for fiscal year 2025.

Consent Calendar

• Approved the meeting minutes from September 29, 2026, by unanimous vote.

Public Comments & Testimony

• No citizens addressed the commission for items not on the agenda.

Discussion Items

Kildare Easterly Annexation (ANNX-26-4)

• Staff presented a request to annex 4.9 acres owned by Ginny Easterly (applicant: Van Houten Consulting) into the city with an R1 (single-family residential) zoning designation. The property is located on the south side of Kildare Avenue, east of Greensferry and west of Cecil Road.
• Staff noted that the annexation is consistent with the comprehensive plan's low-density residential designation and the 41 North focus area. No demonstrable adverse impacts from service providers, though the Post Falls Highway District was not supportive.n- A correction was noted: references to "Mullen Avenue" in the staff report should be "Kildare Avenue."
• The applicant, Merle Van Houten, confirmed the request and noted the property is surrounded by R1 zoning, making the designation appropriate. He agreed to necessary right-of-way dedications along Kildare Avenue.
• The commission found the proposal met all three review criteria and voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval to city council.

Montrose PUD Amendment (PUDA-26-2) and Subdivision (SUBD-26-4)

• Staff presented a concurrent request to amend the existing Montrose PUD by removing approximately 76 acres and approve a subdivision for 346 lots on that area, contingent on a pending rezone to Residential Mixed (R1) zone. The property is bounded by McGuire Road, Chase Road, Celtice Way, Mullen Avenue, and Poleline Avenue.
• The PUD amendment aims to eliminate confusion from overlapping regulations, as the RM zone provides sufficient design flexibility.
• The subdivision proposes a mix of single-family detached homes (north) and higher-density attached homes (south), with potential for limited commercial along Celtice Way and Chase Road.
• Traffic study indicated approximately 4,500 vehicle trips per day on Clark Fork Parkway, consistent with collector road standards.
• The applicant, Kevin Snydmiller, emphasized that the property remains part of the existing Montrose HOA and that open space requirements (10% in PUD, 7% in RM) are already exceeded.
• Commissioners discussed open space requirements and the need for a condition ensuring the property's inclusion in the existing HOA for maintenance.
• The PUD amendment was approved unanimously (6-0). The subdivision was approved unanimously (6-0) with amended condition #9, requiring the property to remain within the existing HOA.

Polston Special Use Permit (SUP-26-5)

• Staff outlined a request from Justin and Sean Sternberg to allow two two-story residential buildings with a total of eight dwelling units on a 0.5-acre parcel zoned Community Commercial Service (CCS). The site is located on Polston Avenue, surrounded by medical offices and commercial uses.
• The special use permit is required for multifamily development in the CCS zone.
• Staff found the proposal consistent with the comprehensive plan, supporting infill development and mixed uses in the Celtice East focus area.
• Commissioners raised concerns about tandem parking and visitor parking noted on the conceptual plan. The applicant indicated the plan was conceptual and additional parking could be provided.
• After deliberation, the commission approved the special use permit (6-0) with an added condition that tandem parking cannot count towards the required two spaces per unit.

Archie Idaho LLC Zone Change (ZC-26-3)

• Staff presented a request to rezone approximately 5 acres from Industrial to Community Commercial Service (CCS) on Celtice Way, north of the Cedar and Celtice intersection. The property is adjacent to two other parcels already zoned CCS and owned by the same entity.
• The applicant, Jeremy Terzuli, stated the goal is to consolidate all three parcels for a future mixed-use development, including potential retail and incubator industrial uses.
• The site is in the Maplewood focus area, which anticipates evolution from industrial to commercial uses along Celtice Way.
• Commissioners found the zone change consistent with the comprehensive plan, particularly policies encouraging infill and redevelopment of underutilized properties.
• The commission voted unanimously (6-0) to recommend approval to city council.

Key Outcomes

• Kildare Easterly Annexation: Recommended approval to city council (unanimous).
• Montrose PUD Amendment: Approved (unanimous, no conditions).
• Montrose Subdivision: Approved (unanimous) with amended condition #9 to incorporate into existing HOA.
• Polston Special Use Permit: Approved (unanimous) with added condition prohibiting tandem parking from counting toward requirements.
• Archie Idaho Zone Change: Recommended approval to city council (unanimous).
• Development Impact Fees: Staff presented the FY2025 report; $4.5 million collected, $1.7 million expended. Funds are used for transportation, parks, and public safety projects.
• Commissioner Comments: Discussed appointment to the Kootenai County Fire Impact Fee Advisory Board and upcoming comprehensive plan advisory committee meeting.
• Staff Update: Announced work on a new starter home subdivision code, creating a new residential zoning district for one- and two-family homes to align with state law.