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Christie Watkins, the city’s principal planner, presented the package and said the changes are intended to clean up inconsistencies, consolidate definitions (for example, moving kennel definitions into a single animals section), clarify public‑notice procedures and property posting requirements, add a data‑center definition (allowing data centers only in light and heavy industrial zones with conditional use review), and simplify development‑agreement modification criteria.

Watkins said staff will move to a process requiring applicants to provide their own 4×4 posted notices beginning Aug. 1, with limited exceptions where staff will continue to post notices on behalf of applicants. The proposal also harmonizes sign standards and creates clearer guidance for higher‑profile signs along I‑84, which the sign subcommittee recommended.

Commission discussion focused on the conditional use permit language; commissioners and legal counsel debated phrasing to ensure the criteria are applicable to different types of uses without unintentionally creating an impossible standard. The commission requested staff work with the city attorney to adjust the conditional use criteria wording to reflect the meeting discussion before the package goes to city council. Commissioner Garner moved to recommend approval with that additional condition; Commissioner Miller seconded and the motion carried.

Watkins told the commission the proposed changes remove redundant or now‑irrelevant provisions (for instance, hazardous‑use lists addressed by building and fire codes) and reorganize sign provisions to reduce variance requests that must go to council. The commission recommended approval and asked staff to coordinate the conditional‑use language edits with legal counsel prior to council consideration.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","May 13, 2025 - Planning and Zoning Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","The commission voted to forward a package of Nampa city code amendments — covering chapters on signage, conditional use permits, annexation notification, parking, industrial uses, and other zoning matters — with a direction for staff and legal counsel to refine conditional‑use language discussed at the meeting.","taxTitle","Nampa, Canyon County, Idaho","taxId",2629,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060142,"Commission approves conditional use permit for Pet Haven’s proposed cat shelter at 3202 12th Ave",1888,2822000,4710000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293127-8887159df0d5e0ca4d7e90785d7df18e&start=2822&end=4710","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293127-8887159df0d5e0ca4d7e90785d7df18e/thumbnail_2822000.jpg","/articles/6060142/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Commission-approves-conditional-use-permit-for-Pet-Havens-proposed-cat-shelter-at-3202-12th-Ave","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060142-6764000675d7476d0902573f52f0cea9/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186391&Signature=GV7YafadruToi82QYYNSnCTbMZLgE9JV~iZWIspfdhYGDv9I7EJcdmaDWYJoBF4IxGCQ4vmIyrOI7TMNZEbP8p2sbQWM~EkKXf6bNGuFmBHCK6VVVQE7VjCLGs99YgigKUegFVJvndPJCR0k5k17eYBKLdfy8fX0qJ6xkggQ6eKRycxnf81S7h4T8c~nYr~hWlz4EE6utBIjtwnCj7R-GdbmuTh6Nk71jl84aFSpSpElqaEQgznqouJLV7PZa9g5X0eAi4eXY8C3MMfo2J6OGIEXeS61AMK9wAyAeH~MxZ5wRVdwUcDtVqUqvR9fkWC8fefOhQQt3VKauW~z0UblCg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission on May 13 approved a conditional use permit for Pet Haven Inc., a nonprofit cat shelter, to operate an animal shelter and related services at 3202 Twelfth Avenue Road in a BC (Community Business) zone.

The commission’s vote, moved by Commissioner Kirkman and seconded by Commissioner Kehoe, followed testimony from Pet Haven board members about capacity and services and multiple public comments raising concerns that approval could displace an existing daycare tenant at the building and leave its families without local childcare.

Nancy Smith, president of Pet Haven, said the group — a 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1972 that rescues, rehabilitates and adopts cats — needs a larger facility than its current site at 333 West Orchard. She told the commission the proposed site would allow more space for animals and room for volunteers and parking; she estimated the new facility could shelter “a hundred or less” animals depending on square footage and said the organization last year adopted more than 660 cats.

Alfred Koenig, Pet Haven vice president, and other board volunteers described the organization’s longtime community services, including support for a spay/neuter clinic and care for feral and stray cats. Pet Haven representatives said they negotiated with the listing agent after the building became available and that the organization’s fundraising enabled the purchase offer.

Several members of the public urged denial. Speakers identified themselves as parents and daycare staff with TLC Daycare, which has operated at the site for about 17 years, and said they face potential displacement if the property sells. Commenters said the daycare serves roughly 47 children and that losing the facility would harm lower‑income families who rely on its services. Commissioners and staff clarified that decisions about tenant leases and property sale are private matters between owners and tenants and that the commission must decide whether the proposed animal shelter meets land‑use standards.

City staff recommended approval with conditions including compliance with building codes and ventilation requirements, keeping animal areas sanitary and disposing of waste properly, and remedying existing code compliance issues such as weeds on the property. Staff also noted the permit is subject to city building and change‑of‑occupancy requirements.

The commission approved the conditional use permit. Planning staff advised the decision becomes effective 15 calendar days after the written decision is issued unless an appeal is filed; the applicant must confirm with planning staff that no appeals were filed before taking action under the permit.","The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit for Pet Haven, a nonprofit cat rescue, to operate a shelter and spay/neuter services at 3202 Twelfth Avenue Road; the decision drew multiple public speakers who said the sale could displace a long‑running daycare tenant.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060147,"Commission recommends rezoning at 1423 S. Elder to RS‑6 to allow homeowner addition",651,2139000,2790000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293127-8887159df0d5e0ca4d7e90785d7df18e&start=2139&end=2790","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293127-8887159df0d5e0ca4d7e90785d7df18e/thumbnail_2139000.jpg","/articles/6060147/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Commission-recommends-rezoning-at-1423-S-Elder-to-RS6-to-allow-homeowner-addition","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060147-02b5003ea9176a02e165636085a3c6c1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186391&Signature=aZyhiY6MTgSJNZdnciiN-2Vimyk3Nb-aqbKwYUkpzR6yZQf-m~7BDzyMFzGcELLqY29AaSe9Ri77YQBpoux28MllJpjAQMxuIsPGtGbYzeRxh5hvcBFtaV7la6cI~Es1PcXIwKhwwfVeChy5IuIfJOJ4Q002BVQNbDpLlNSZikZGdHpdroWSomV0CDrnxdMTo~2PBAGCii1Ayt8hXjFfYBJuvXeyzsAKLZQmcwhrOCp6o7QHg0Jgrlv7tIGQyF2r8Yl-Kpwd5aJFwoU1xgZX1DEUQbLo~p2vnx~P6vAdYy3YSD~TYZN3rS-Qml3wKlcenmvAmTs5KB2EVXhAgdljgw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission on May 13 recommended approval of a zoning map amendment to rezone a 0.26‑acre parcel at 1423 South Elder Street from RD (two‑family duplex residential) to RS‑6 (single‑family residential) so the owner may expand an existing single‑family home.

Applicant Celida Herrera told the commission the rezoning is needed to accommodate a planned addition for visiting family members and said the structure will remain single‑family, not rentals. Staff said the property is 11,506 square feet and the RS‑6 zone’s 12,000‑square‑foot limit would allow the planned addition without creating a nonconforming lot area.

Rodney Ashby, planning and zoning director, and staff explained the parcel currently straddles two zones — a historic artifact of previous boundary and zoning changes — and rezoning the property to a single district would “clean up” that inconsistency. Engineering and building standards apply at the building‑permit stage; sidewalk requirements along South Elder, if any, would be reviewed when the owner applies for permits and deferral of sidewalk installation is possible under code.

Commissioner Daffer moved to recommend approval; Commissioner Miller seconded the motion. There were no public speakers. The motion carried and the recommendation will go to city council for final action.","The commission recommended approval of a zoning map amendment that would rezone a 0.26‑acre parcel at 1423 South Elder Street from RD to RS‑6 so the homeowner may construct a house addition; staff said utilities are available and the rezone resolves mixed zoning on the lot.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_47":105,"_49":106,"_51":107,"_53":108,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":109,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":110,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6060152,"Planning commission recommends annexation and RS‑4 zoning for 47‑lot Millwood Pines infill",774,1311000,2085000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3293127-8887159df0d5e0ca4d7e90785d7df18e&start=1311&end=2085","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3293127-8887159df0d5e0ca4d7e90785d7df18e/thumbnail_1311000.jpg","/articles/6060152/Nampa/Canyon-County/Idaho/Planning-commission-recommends-annexation-and-RS4-zoning-for-47lot-Millwood-Pines-infill","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6060152-5b70752723b897adac9c646e63eb3dc7/orig.mp4?Expires=1771186391&Signature=dYUvpGtL7vH9JUTgjWGTT8sVbBNr9MNXsSudi9Q6q0wENT1Cd6NMn~dFI-UO~j9qF7qblPA-47T-rtHedEcpNg2UTx-Hckgh8LGn9clWz~3Zvq5UdKLZbTw~ubCFs-CINbVf3iWijdnMMjdpV6WBZ7BQSBpixTV2NhpOC1zmVakgFkAqqkNLkCQ83SkevzLfgJ86gQ1nY9tblSpFd8wQk5wHb8iIwCuH9idFxith4l~0zbEq9ubWQdMl0Wk87Fi3B1itbIRiIL-UxCgONXT~Bqlu2SuCkr~dH6R9SQTirjs-qBPSnMX1l10yDf5Y7MHg197cNY0Y6HDZL8AYEhG9ig__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission on May 13 recommended approval of annexation and RS‑4 zoning for a 9.99‑acre parcel at 7161 Cherry Lane to allow a single‑phase subdivision of 47 single‑family detached lots and five common lots.

The commission’s recommendation, moved by Commissioner Morgan and seconded by Commissioner Daffer, followed a staff presentation and a developer overview; there was no public testimony for the item. Staff found the proposal consistent with Nampa’s comprehensive plan and recommended conditions including dedication of right‑of‑way along Cherry Lane, abandonment of any on‑site wells, and construction of specified water and irrigation mains.

The applicant, Hayden Homes representative Sabrina Mitchell, described the project as an infill development that reduces an earlier concept of 56 lots to 47 to create larger perimeter lots and provide transitions to surrounding zones. Mitchell said lot sizes range from approximately 4,000 square feet on interior parcels to 7,000–8,000 square feet on the west side, with deeper lots along the south to buffer an irrigation canal and easement road. She said the average lot size is “right about 5,160” square feet and that the project aligns with the comprehensive plan’s medium‑density residential designation.

Damian Snodgrass, the city associate planner, told commissioners the proposal would yield a gross density of 4.7 units per acre and that engineering review confirmed existing utilities (8‑inch sewer main, 12‑inch water main, and 8‑inch pressurized irrigation) are available to serve the site. Snodgrass also noted that lots adjacent to existing larger parcels qualify for a size increase under Nampa City Code 10‑2‑76, removing the need for an exception for lots above 8,000 square feet.

Mitchell said staff conditions were acceptable, that the property owner had scheduled weed abatement, and that the developer plans to preserve a prominent oak tree at the Cherry Lane entry and provide interpretive signage. A traffic impact study was not required, the staff report said, and the applicant indicated a projected start in early 2027 if approvals proceed on schedule.

The commission motion to recommend approval passed; the item will be forwarded to the Nampa City Council for final action.","The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission voted to recommend annexation and RS‑4 zoning for a 9.99‑acre infill subdivision at 7161 Cherry Lane that would create 47 single‑family lots and five common lots; the recommendation goes to city council.","actionData","errors"]

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