HomeMy WebLinkAboutDraft MinutesCHUBBUCK
Land Use and Development Commission
Regular Meeting
April 14, 2026
6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers
290 East Linden, Chubbuck, ID 83202
MINUTES
Board Members Present: Vice -Chair Brett Hiltbrand, Carrie Holm, Brent Christophersen, Darell
Stewart and Boyd Byrd. Staff Members Present: Attorney Ryan Lewis, Planning Manager Don
Matson, Development Services Manager Sean Harris, City Clerk Joey Bowers, and Deputy Clerk
Alexis Thompson.
Hiltbrand called the meeting to order at 6:OOpm.
Hiltbrand asked if any commissioners had a conflict of interest with the items before the board.
Holm recused herself from general business item #1.
PLEDGE ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES: March 10, 2026.
Hiltbrand entertained a motion to approve the minutes as emailed. Holm moved to accept the
meeting minutes of March 10, 2026 as emailed; Christophersen seconded. The full commission
approved.
PUBLIC HEARING
1. An application for an amendment to the Master Development Plan for the Northside
Crossing Creative Community. Project encompasses approximately 195 acres of land with a
mixture of residential and commercial development. The subject property is generally
bounded on the north by Tyhee Road, on the east by the Hiline Canal, on the south by New
Day Parkway, and on the west by the Union Pacific Railroad. At the meeting, the
Commission will consider whether the proposal satisfies the approval criteria in
municipal code sections 18.21.030, 18.28.050.13, and 18.35.120. Type of Action:
Recommendation.
Applicants Matt Loo, Paul Baker, and Lyn Yost presented proposed modifications to
the Northside Crossing Conceptual Master Development Plan. Mr. Loo stated that the
modifications strengthen the overall Northside Crossing vision and directly support the
goals, objectives, strategies, and policies of the Chubbuck 2045 Comprehensive Plan.
Planning Manager Don Matson stated that this application had been reviewed by City
Staff and the proposal complies with municipal code sections 18.21.030, 18.28.050.13,
and 18.35.120, and the Comprehensive Plan; staff recommended approval, with
conditions.
Hiltbrand read aloud a memo to address concerns, and to help clarify the scope of the Land Use
Board's authority, as well as the purpose of the public hearing. Hiltbrand then declared the
public hearing open for public comment.
Resident Lyn Yost was In Favor. Mr. Yost felt like the change in developers and the
proposed modifications would benefit the community and strengthen the overall
Northside Crossing vision and directly support the goals, objectives, strategies, and
policies.
Resident Brennen Dye was In Favor. Mr. Dye felt like this application had already
been approved and this application was designed to improve the original application and
increase green space and public improvements.
Resident Tim Rose was Neutral. Mr. Rose stated that phase 1 was showing as
completed but that city staff's recommended condition addressed that error. Mr. Rose's
main concern was the completion of the phase 1 improvements.
Resident Keith Jensen was Neutral. Mr. Jensen's property is surrounded by the
proposed boundary, but is not within City limits. Mr. Jensen stated that his property was
being used as a business and that the property surrounding his property was also being
proposed as a business district.
Resident Jen Barlow was Neutral. Mrs. Barlow currently didn't have enough
information to make a decision. She was concerned about the proposed location for the
commercial development and the increase in traffic for the residential areas.
Resident Patricia Rose was Opposed. Mrs. Rose's main concern was the completion
of the phase 1 improvements, and the ongoing deficiencies that residents continue to face.
Resident Marcos Escalona was Opposed. Mr. Escalona was concerned about
transportation access and school bus stop locations. Mr. Escalona also felt like the
proposed application would have a negative impact on the existing property owners.
Resident April Simon was Opposed. Mrs. Simon was concerned about public safety,
traffic, landscaping sustainability, builder accountability, due process, and transparency
within the current HOA.
Resident Tami Comstock was Opposed. Mrs. Comstock felt like the application was
not in the community's best interest, and was concerned about the builder's
accountability, and transparency within the current HOA. Mrs. Comstock was also
concerned about public notices and the completion of the phase 1 improvements.
Due to no more public comment Hiltbrand closed the public hearing.
Holm asked about the open space and which phase were they currently scheduled to be
completed. Matson stated that each phase has a portion of green space that is required to be
completed. The order which those phases are completed is not managed under city code, but
by the current market.
Lyn Yost went over the green space and the vision within the different phases when the
plan was originally approved. Yost also stated that the original application was planned
with 18 phases over 20 years. This application proposes to develop the remaining
property within 3 phases.
Matt Loo stated that the proposed plan is just a concept and that as plans become more
concrete and as each phase develops that they will be able to better address
questions/concerns, and define the plan through the platting processes. Mr. Loo also stated that
they will make sure that they follow all the current traffic and transportation codes.
Hiltbrand asked about the phase 1 improvements. Loo stated that phase was not currently
within their developing plan and that is why it was showing as completed, and proposed that
they, along with the former developer, have a meeting hopefully at the next HOA meeting to
best address those concerns with the current residents. Yost stated that all the required city
improvements had been completed within those phases.
Attorney Ryan Lewis stated that this application was a recommendation to the city council
and was a concept plan application and not part of any current platting process/application.
City Clerk Joey Bowers stated that all public notice requirements had been fulfilled and
that all surrounding property owners within 300ft of this application had been mailed a notice,
which also included the school district.
Holm motioned to recommend approval of an amendment to the Master Development Plan for the
Northside Crossing Creative Community, including the findings, facts and conclusions of law with
conditions as presented to the City Council. Christophersen seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Darell Stewart, Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Boyd Byrd, Yes;
Brent Christophersen, Yes; Motion carried.
The Board took a five minute break at 7:15 before resuming the meeting at 7:20.
GENERAL BUSINESS
An application for a preliminary plat for the Mingo Shops subdivision. Applicant proposes to
subdivide 0.60 acres into 1 commercial lot and 1 lot dedicating right-of-way for Mingo Lane.
Property is in the NW 1/4 of Section 3, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise
Meridian, Idaho, generally located at 5015 Yellowstone Ave. Chubbuck, Idaho. Current
zoning designation on the property places it in the General Commercial (C-2) land use district.
The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area as commercial.
Application will be evaluated against standards found in municipal code section 17.12.100.
Type of Action: Recommendation.
Applicant Chad Harding presented a 2 lot preliminary plat for 1 commercial building
lot and 1 lot dedicated as public right-of-way.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions.
Byrd motioned to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for the Mingo Shops subdivision as
presented with conditions to the City Council. Stewart seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Boyd Byrd, Yes; Brent Christophersen, Yes; Darell Stewart,
Yes; Carrie Holm, Recused; Motion carried.
2. An application for a preliminary plat for Reflection Ridge at Harvest Springs subdivision,
Division 2. Applicant proposes to subdivide 8.95 acres into 39 lots. The proposed subdivision
includes 34 townhome lots, 4 single family residential and 1 open space common lot. Property
is in the North 1/2 of Section 35, Township 5 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian,
Idaho, generally located east of Reflection Ridge at Harvest Springs Division 1 in
Chubbuck, Idaho. Current zoning designation on the property places it in the Creative
Community -Harvest Springs (CC -HS) land use district. The Harvest Springs Master
Development Plan designates the area as Residential. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land
Use map designates this area as Mixed Use. Application will be evaluated against standards
found in municipal code section 17.12. 100 and 18.34. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Robert Heuseveldt from Sunrise Engineering. Mr. Heuseveldt presented a 39 lot
preliminary plat for 34 residential townhome building lots, 4 single family residential
building lots, and 1 common open space lot.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions.
Byrd motioned to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for the Reflection Ridge at Harvest
Springs subdivision Div. 2 as presented with conditions to the City Council. Christophersen
seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Boyd Byrd, Yes; Brent Christophersen, Yes; Darell Stewart, Yes; Carrie Holm,
Yes; Brett Hiltbrand, Yes; Motion carried.
3. An application for a preliminary plat for the Eva Heights Subdivision. Applicant proposes to
subdivide 5.10 acres into 40 residential lots and 4 common open space lots. Property is in the
SE 1/4 of Section 5, Township 6 South, Range 34 East of the Boise Meridian, Idaho,
generally located at 14330 W. Chubbuck Road, Chubbuck, Idaho. Current zoning
designation on the property places it in the General Residential (R-3) and Dense Residential
(R-4) land use districts. The Comprehensive Plan Future Land Use map designates this area as
Mixed Use. Application will be evaluated against standards found in municipal code section
17.12.100. Type of Action: Recommendation.
Brennen Dye from Knudsen Engineering represented the applicant. Mr. Dye presented
a 44 lot Preliminary Plat for 40 residential building lots and 4 open space common lots.
Development Services Manager Sean Harris stated that this application had been
reviewed by City Staff and does appear to meet all the standards of Titles 16, 17 and 18
of City Code, as presented with conditions.
Holm motioned to recommend approval of a preliminary plat for the Eva Heights subdivision as
presented with conditions to the City Council. Stewart seconded.
With all commission members understanding the motion they voted.
Roll Call Vote: Brent Christophersen, Yes; Darell Stewart, Yes; Carrie Holm, Yes; Brett
Hiltbrand, Yes; Boyd Byrd, Yes; Motion carried.
4. General Discussion: Conditional Use Permits and Future Training Topics.
Planning Manager Don Matson presented future training topics and suggested starting
with conditional use permits.
ADJOURN: Hiltbrand adjourned at 7:54.
Adam Thayer, Chairperson
Joey Bowers, City Clerk