City Council Regular Meeting
Regular MeetingStar, ID · April 15, 2025
Minutes
CITY OF STAR, IDAHO
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING MINUTES
City Hall - 10769 W State Street, Star, Idaho
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE: THIS MEETING IS BEING RECORDED AND PLACED IN AN ONLINE FORMAT, PERSONS
MAY EITHER VIEW OR LISTEN TO VIDEO/AUDIO OF THIS MEETING UNTIL SUCH TIME THE RECORDING IS
DESTROYED UNDER THE CITY’S RETENTION POLICY.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance
Mayor Chadwick called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and led the Pledge of Allegiance.
2. INVOCATION – Councilmember Kevin Nielsen
Councilmember Nielsen led the invocation.
3. ROLL CALL
ELECTED OFFICIALS: Mayor Trevor Chadwick, Council President David Hershey and Council Members
Kevan Wheelock, Jennifer Salmonsen and Kevin Nielsen.
STAFF: City Attorney Chris Yorgason; City Clerk Shelly Tilton; City Planning Administrator Shawn Nickel;
Assistant City Planner and Sports & Recreation Director Ryan Field; City Engineer Ryan Morgan; Public
Information Officer Dana Partridge; Star Police Chief Zach Hessing and Deputy Chief Fire Marshall Victor
Islas.
4. CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION ITEM) *All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to
each member of the Star City Council for reading and study, they are considered to be routine and will be
enacted by one motion of the Consent Agenda or placed on the Regular Agenda by request.
A. Approval of Claims
B. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2025
C. Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2025
Council Member Salmonsen made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of 5A the
Approval of Claims, 5B the Approval of Minutes for March 11th 2025 and 5C approval of minutes for
March 18th 2025. Council Member Hershey seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Hershey – aye;
Wheelock – aye; Salmonsen – aye; Nielsen – aye. The motion carried.
5. PUBLIC HEARING
A. Sorano Estate Subdivision (RZ-24-01) (DA24-09) (PUD-24-02) (PP-24-09) The Applicant is
requesting approval of a Rezone (R-3-DA-PUD/C-1-DA-PUD), a Development Agreement, a Planned
Unit Development and a Preliminary Plat for a proposed residential and commercial subdivision
consisting of 193 residential lots, 3 commercial lots and 32 common lots. The property is located at
6497 & 6689 Hwy 44 in Star, Canyon County, Idaho, and consists of 92.68 acres with a proposed
residential density of 2.26 dwelling units per acre. (ACTION ITEM)
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Mayor Chadwick opened the hearing at 7:04 p.m. Council members have had no ex-parte
communication.
City Planning Administrator Shawn Nickel reviewed the application for a Planned Unit
Development with detached and attached residential units and commercial uses. Application
requirements including legal notices and site posting have been completed. The application has been
reviewed for compliance with the Unified Development Code and Comprehensive Plan. Neighborhood
letters are included as late exhibits. Items for special consideration include approved commercial uses,
emergency services mitigation fees and proportionate shares for Idaho Transportation Department
(ITD). Staff recommends approval with conditions. Shawn reviewed the master plan and area maps.
The property was annexed in the mid-2000s, the preliminary plat expired and the development
agreement is considered invalid.
Becky McKay with Engineering Solutions presented the application on behalf of Fagundes Brothers
LLC. She reviewed the area the development is located in and discussed connectivity with the
Hacienda development, project phasing and lot sizes. Becky stated the property was originally
annexed in 2007. Saddleman Estates neighbors this property with one acre lots or larger. She
discussed the landscape plan including pathways and open space. Amenities include a large pond,
swimming pool with changing rooms, picnic shelter, playground equipment, dog park, pocket park,
open grass areas with benches and pickleball courts. A well lot was designated for Star Sewer and
Water District. Required open space is 10%, this development will have 19.44%. Berms and Fencing
were discussed and elevations were reviewed. All townhomes are front load from the street and all of
the streets are public. A signal will be required at Blessinger and CanAda at Highway 44. Bent Lane is a
stub street that was constructed in Legado Subdivision. Right-of-way will be dedicated and this
development will be required to extend Bent Lane.
Mayor Chadwick asked questions posed in a letter from the Batteys which included timeframes for
starting the project and extending Bent Lane. Becky discussed phasing, the connection to Bent Lane is
in Phase 3. Landscaping with sound buffering and fencing was discussed. A traffic study includes trips
on Bent Lane.
Becky doesn’t have any concerns with the commercial uses included in the staff report.
Council Member Nielsen asked about the type of fencing that will be used. Becky said there will
be something aluminum slatted to see through; vinyl and chain link are not being considered.
Townhomes are platted on separate lots so they can be sold and owner occupied.
Council Member Salmonsen discussed the Master Pathway Plan that includes a north south
connection. This site lies within the area where that was considered to be, she wondered if a
connection could be made by adding a common lot allowing a pathway to run through the
development. Becky discussed pathways within the development; she is not sure if Canyon Canal will
allow use of the canal area for connection. Council Member Salmonsen sees great pathways within the
development but is looking for a connection from the Lawrence Kennedy Canal to the Boise River. City
Engineer Ryan Morgan discussed the lift station lot that will revert to a residential lot, he said creating
a pathway there would be difficult. Council Member Nielsen said the best chance might be to ensure
pathways in the nearby Hunter Homes development. Benches will be placed along pathways. Parking
for the pool facility was discussed; it is planned as a pedestrian only pool facility. The street along the
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pool facility is a public street so people could park along that. The pond is an aesthetic pond with grass
and pathways around it, neighboring homeowners will not be able to encroach on it.
Council Member Hershey asked about Americans with Disabilities (ADA) parking for the pool.
Norm Allinder spoke in favor of the application representing the property owner. He agrees with
conditions of approval and agrees there should be an ADA parking spot for the pool.
Pete Bilicki spoke in favor of the application. He lives in Star River Ranch. He discussed berms,
landscaping and fencing that he hopes to see included as a condition of approval.
Brian Burnett spoke in favor of the application stating this plat is integral for downtown Star. He
feels the owners have taken neighbors into account in the design.
Tony Fagundes spoke in favor of the application. He appreciates the hard work put into the
application and presentation.
Timothy Eck, developer of Legado property, spoke in favor of the application. He said sewer and
water is provided to the point of Bent Lane. Their second phase will provide additional ingress and
egress for this development. He discussed an easement for hunting and fishing purposes. He thinks
the plat is a great layout and an asset for the city.
Jerry Arbiter spoke against the application. He discussed the importance of the traffic impact
study. Mayor Chadwick discussed the current traffic study for Highway 44 that will require widening
and traffic lights.
Mark Cron spoke against the application but said he has met with Becky and feels this is one of the
better projects. He is concerned with the speed the developments are being done with only two-lane
roads for traffic in and out. He said the infrastructure must go in first rather than in later phases. He
isn’t against growth but feels it needs to be slowed down until the infrastructure is in place.
Dennis Ceklevsky decided not to speak.
Eric Battey spoke neutrally on the application. He submitted the questions that were asked at the
beginning of the meeting; his questions have been answered. He has a freshwater well that will be
capped when this goes in, so he wondered about timing.
Becky discussed what the HOA and property owners would be expected to maintain. The
homeowner would be responsible for what is within their lot, the HOA would take care of what is
outside of that in common areas. She discussed the traffic study including road widening, areas where
signals are needed and how mitigation of costs are determined. She discussed timing of development.
Mayor Chadwick wants to ensure it is included in the development agreement that there is public
easement for sidewalks, so they are public right of way. Staff included a condition to take care of this
as well as addressing storm water drainage.
Council Member Nielsen asked about commercial uses. Becky said there are no specific uses in
mind, she believes the way staff has the conditions structured there are no undesirable uses allowed.
Council Member Nielsen also asked about trees; trees will be included along the street buffer and in
the front yards. Drainage swale design and maintenance were discussed.
Council Member Wheelock would like to see less density in the townhome area but said this is
overall a beautiful development.
Mayor Chadwick closed the public hearing at 8:25 pm.
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Mayor Chadwick believes this is one of the better developments with good variety in lot sizes. He
understands the traffic concerns and believes things are being done to mitigate that. This
development follows the comp plan; it was previously annexed so it’s already part of the city. He
wants to ensure benches are included around pathways and an ADA parking spot at the pool, that
there are public easements on all sidewalks, that the landscape buffer along the canal is clearly defined
as to who is responsible for it.
Council Member Nielsen added a couple of conditions including the extension of Bent Lane,
addition of trees for visual and sound buffer, fencing along the southern border to match what is
currently there near Star River Ranch, swales as discussed earlier and commercial along the highway.
Council Member Hershey said this was very well laid out.
Council Member Salmonsen added that the Lawrence Kenedy Canal area is 12’ wide and paved,
that pathways include a public easement and include commercial uses as presented from staff.
Council Member Salmonson moved to approve the Sorano Estate Subdivision Rezone and
Development Agreement with an R3 DA PUD and a C1 DA PUD along with a Development Agreement
and an additional PUD and a Preliminary Plat with the conditions that we have stated; includes 193
residential lots, 3 commercial. Shawn asked to add the ADA parking at the pool to the motion. Council
Member Salmonson added for the Development Agreement to include commercial uses, ITD
proportionate share fees, mitigation fees, street trees, compliance with the Weed Abatement Code
and pathway sidewalk public easement. Council Member Nielsen seconded the motion. ROLL CALL
VOTE: Hershey – aye; Wheelock – aye; Salmonsen – aye; Nielsen – aye. The motion carried.
B. Starling Springs Subdivision (AZ-24-08 Annexation/Zoning) (DA-24-08 Development Agreement)
(PUD-24-03 Planned Unit Development) (PP-24-08 Preliminary Plat) (PR-24-06 Private Street)
The Applicant is requesting approval of an Annexation and Zoning (R-3-DA-PUD), Development
Agreement, Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat and Private Street for a proposed
residential subdivision consisting of 353 residential lots and 74 common lots. The property is
located at 8820, 8900, 9250 & 9326 W. Joplin Road in Star, Idaho, and consists of approximately
129.39 acres with a proposed density of 2.73 dwelling units per acre. (ACTION ITEM)
Mayor Chadwick opened the hearing at 8:42 p.m. Council Members have had no exparte
communication.
City Planning Administrator Shawn Nickel reviewed the application. The Starling Springs
Subdivision is requesting annexation and zoning with a Development Agreement, Planned Unit
Development (PUD) and a private street. The zoning request is to Residential-3 with detached and
attached residential units and office use. Application requirements including legal notice and site
posting have been completed. The application has been reviewed for compliance with the Unified
Development Code and the Comprehensive Plan. The South of the River plan applies to this property.
Staff is recommending approval with conditions. Shawn reviewed a vicinity map and conceptual plan.
This hearing is only for the PUD for annexation and zoning with consideration for private streets; upon
approval the applicant will come back with the Preliminary Plat. The commercial section is proposed to
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be located in the northeast corner adjacent to the pond. The conceptual plan includes proposed public
and private roads, density and office use. Elements and requirements of a PUD were reviewed.
Council Member Nielsen said elements of this application are different from what is normally seen
so it would be helpful to understand staff’s perspective on the application and asked why this is estate
residential rather than neighborhood residential; estate residential requirements were reviewed.
Nicolette Womack with Kimley Horn showed conceptual elevations and reviewed the timeline of
the application. The annexation brings the property into the city with a PUD that includes upgraded
amenities, residential styles and site designs for a mixed-use project. The request for private streets is
only in the southwest corner of the project. She provided a vicinity map showing other projects
happening in the area and reviewed the location of the development in the South of the River Plan in
the River Valley West area. Nicolette said Joplin Road is a collector on the south boundary of the
property and said there are several stub roads for future connectivity. She reviewed density
throughout the project with various lot sizes and discussed setbacks per house type; the courtyard
model has 4 homes on a central drive aisle. Fire access with the reduced setbacks was discussed. An
area of the development with private streets and gates was reviewed. Open space and amenities were
also reviewed including pool, pool house, pickleball courts, playground shade structure with picnic
tables, central pond, pedestrian walkways and open water ways with the Eureka and Phillis Canals. All
roads will have detached sidewalks.
Council Member Wheelock asked about setbacks in the courtyard area and suggested those units
be moved further apart. Nicolette discussed the proposed setbacks and other cities these are found in
stating they are designed for certain lifestyles. Council Member Wheelock discussed road stubs for
future connections that currently go into a field, he said that leaves all units coming out 2-3 exits.
There is an additional fire access that regular traffic would not use.
Council Member Nielsen asked about the courtyard area, which is the central drive aisle. He said
with two different zoning designations, it is unclear how to average density over two different zoning
designations, he isn’t sure code allows that. He would like to see a product titled courtyard have a
courtyard that isn’t occupied by a vehicle. Shawn clarified that the applicant is requesting only one
zone, allowable density was discussed. Nicolette said that drive aisles are available as open space for
those lots when cars are not using it. Council Member Wheelock said the city has tried to get away
from flag lots with multiple houses on one road, Deputy Fire Chief Victor Islas said this is a unique
project. To him a flag lot is a long drive to get to one house. He sees this as a unique style of home, he
understands how it is being seen as a flag lot, but this is less tight. Council Member Hershey asked if
fire trucks could turn around in this area. Victor said Ladder 51 could not, Engine 51 could access the
first portion but not the hammerhead portion of the drive. Shawn said these aren’t being looked at as
flag lots, they are considered two lots with a shared driveway with only 2 houses accessing them which
is allowed in code. Council Member Nielsen asked how this preserves the rural feel. Nicolette
discussed rural transitioning and support of the commercial that the plan anticipates by providing the
homes needed to support that commercial. Rural design elements and ideas were discussed.
Council Member Salmonsen asked about how the gated community promotes a community feel.
Nicolette said it is highly desirable for some people, she said that gated communities often come up
when considering an estate like feel. Mayor Chadwick discussed enforcement limitations and other
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concerns the police have with private roads. He said it doesn’t create connectivity; it creates a pod
area that doesn’t want to be neighborly. Council Member Nielsen read from the comp plan of the
intent to promote a family friendly country atmosphere within a sub-urbanized framework, he said
that he isn’t aware of a country atmosphere that has a gated community.
Council Member Salmonsen asked about the PUD. Nicolette stated the PUD allows for additional
amenity packages with the inclusion of commercial. Certain setbacks can only be requested in a PUD
or with a Development Agreement.
Mayor Chadwick discussed the cattle ranching operation that surrounds this development. He
wondered how that operation will be protected with fences, waste and irrigation and how to ensure
people who move in are aware of and understand that cows make noise and have strong odors.
Nicolette said the Right to Farm act takes care of legal issues but not the day-to-day complaints.
Mayor Chadwick would want to see an ag friendly fence be built at this development’s expense.
Burning ditches would be difficult with vinyl fencing, there would need more fire friendly fencing used
on that section. Martin Taylor with Toll Brothers discussed fencing; he said they met with the
neighboring property owner to discuss fencing and stated it could be included in the Development
Agreement. The courtyards/cluster product would need to have no toxic plants along the boundary to
protect animals. Birthing of animals would be discussed with the Homeowner’s Association (HOA) to
provide notice that the development is located next to an active ranch.
City Attorney Chris Yorgason asked about the Estate Rural Residential wording that Council
Member Nielsen discussed previously, he said it doesn’t mention preserving the rural character. Chris
read that section also read Estate Urban Residential on the following page. Shawn stated that
neighborhood residential is 3-5 units per acre, the densities are what is different.
Steve Clayton spoke neutral on the application. He owns the property the rancher leases. He is
hopeful of a good relationship with the new owners as they have had with the property owner who has
sold the property and asked the council to ensure there are no impacts on the water supply. He asked
about consideration for high ground water levels, floodplain/floodway wetlands and typical speed
limits on collector roads.
Mary Aldridge spoke neutral on the application. She said development is good, but they are
directly across the street, density in the clustering area is concerning to her. She discussed her
driveway being an emergency access for a different development. A pathway along the area of the
clustering would be a good addition to make it more community oriented and family friendly. She said
Joplin Road is part of the Oregon Trail.
Flip Phillips spoke neutral on the application. He discussed fencing, being concerned with the type
of fencing that goes next to the development; plastic fencing won’t work, metal fence may work. They
want to keep pets out and their cows in. He is not fond of the courtyard section; he sees it as 31%
more phone calls with complaints than in the other areas of the development; he doesn’t like the
density there, that section is 12 units per acre. Those complaint calls will be made to his family and
then the city. There is a county road for a buffer between them and another development in the area,
this development doesn’t have a buffer. He said the South of the River plan calls out having viable,
walkable, livable and sustainable communities; some of his family participated in the South of the River
planning and he agrees with that but doesn’t see how this is a walkable community with the location.
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He discussed traffic on Joplin Road. Council Member Nielsen discussed a requirement in the
Development Agreement for a different subdivision that required specific wording in the homeowner
association covenants; he stated that should be included for this Development Agreement. He asked
Flip what another top concern is for him; traffic is another main concern. Council Member Nielsen
asked where on his property dehorning, castration, vaccinations, etc. are done; locations were
discussed. Flip supports the property rights of the property owner. Firearms are discharged on the
property; dogs or other animals chasing cows on his property would be shot, he wouldn’t want to do it
but would have to take care of the livestock. Coyotes and beaver have to be controlled on the
property as well. Reduction of the density, with fewer properties on that side would be a solution to
some of his concerns. Buffering along that side was discussed.
Mark Phillips spoke neutral on the application. He is the President of the Eureka Water Company
that was established June 1, 1865; it has some of the cheapest water rights. They don’t have a ditch
rider, there are 3 volunteer board members. He provided Eureka Water Company’s Land Use Change
& Encroachment Application and instructions. He discussed density from the water company
perspective and stated the development hasn’t talked with the water company.
Rod Blackstead spoke neutral on the application. He discussed traffic lights along Chinden and the
number of accidents and deaths. He has concerns about that number of lots all accessing Joplin Road
with no stoplight. He supports the gated community; many people like it.
Patchy Larrocea Phillips spoke neutral on the application. He said his family is pro-property rights
and has farmed and ranched in the area for nearly 100 years. Eureka is one of the oldest systems in
the valley, he discussed the water schedule stating water is only available during each property’s
scheduled day and time. He discussed trash in the borrow pit, asking the council to look at a way to
mitigate the trash. He said more people equal more problems and more phone calls. Council Member
Nielsen asked if Toll Brothers is aware of the irrigation schedule. Patchy said they were provided with
the schedule during a meeting yesterday.
City Attorney Chris Yorgason read out of South of the River Plan River Valley West area regarding
use and density.
Nicolette discussed rural high density with a request of 2.66 units per acre overall and roadway
expansions. She said the cluster units may be able to be moved to an interior section of the
development. She feels the development has substantial walkable features included. Micheal Vallee
with Kimley Horn said they are aware of the high groundwater; they have been monitoring it for over a
year with 2 years of data. They are also aware of the wetlands. They have received the document
from Eureka and are aware of their design requirements and will work with them on that. Mayor
Chadwick asked how the development will be kept green with irrigation water only once a week.
Michael said pond storage will be used and pumped from with a watering schedule to allocate the
water. Pumping and regulation from lined versus unlined ponds were discussed.
Access to Joplin Road was discussed. Sonia Daleiden with Kittelson & Associates discussed a traffic
impact study that was completed with ACHD and ITD. Several access scenarios were evaluated, the
one access on Joplin Road can handle all of the traffic to the development without a traffic signal but it
would need to be designed as a collector if it were the single access which is what is proposed. Deputy
Fire Chief Victor Islas said with the number of single-family dwellings secondary access is required, the
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secondary access can be a main access or a dedicated emergency access. He considers the collector as
multiple points rather than one. Mark Taylor with Toll Brothers said annexation and zoning with a PUD
and Development Agreement is being requested in this application. They generally prefer to come to
the city with a preliminary plat which answers many of the questions that are being asked. They are
committed to working with the neighbors and the city and are open to conversations. If there are too
many outstanding questions to approve the annexation, he would recommend continuation to allow
time to answer the questions. He said this is conceptual, engineering questions are worked out in the
plat. They are willing to incorporate elements that the council sees fit to conform with the South of
the River plan.
Council Member Nielsen discussed applications that come without the plat being difficult to give a
PUD without the questions being answered. He doesn’t anticipate many problems but sees some
significant differences to what is in the planning documents and what is being proposed, he is looking
for assurances on the look and feel. He agrees a continuation may be warranted.
Council Member Wheelock said he has a hard time moving forward with so many unanswered
questions. He would support a continuation.
Mayor Chadwich closed the hearing at 10:57 p.m.
Council Member Nielsen feels there are a lot of questions outstanding. He doesn’t want to deny
the application but is also not ready to approve it. He would want to see the PUD go away, throwing
it in with a token commercial lot to get the setbacks doesn’t meet the spirit of the law. He would also
look for rethinking of the cluster lot area, buffering and also for the development agreement to
include rural design elements.
Council Member Salmonsen doesn’t want to deny the application but isn’t comfortable
approving with the information they have. She is hung up with the PUD, perhaps if they come back
with more thought on the commercial use or public space, maybe a public park. She would be in
agreement with tabling.
Council Member Hershey stated the cluster area needs to be moved away from the livestock.
He agrees with everyone on the PUD.
Dates and noticing for continuation were discussed.
Council Member Salmonson said she will have a hard time approving private streets.
Council Member Nielsen moved to table this application indefinitely and direct the applicant and city
staff to work on the following items: remove the Planned Unit Development element, rethink the
courtyard concept of residential housing, work on the buffering and fencing around the ranching uses,
define a rural design element plan to be part of the application, remove the private street elements
and work with Eureka Canal Company, whether it’s early or not, to come back with a plan and how that
relationship works. Council Member Salmonsen seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Hershey –
aye; Wheelock – aye; Salmonsen – aye; Nielsen – aye. The motion carried.
C. Ada County Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-25-01) Ada County requests an amendment
to the City of Star’s Comprehensive Plan to adopt the 2024 Capital Improvement Plans and
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Development Impact Fee Studies (CIP’s) for the Ada County Jail, Coroner, and Paramedics.
(ACTION ITEM)
Mayor Chadwick opened public hearing at 11:08 p.m.
The Impact Fee Advisory Committee was discussed. A committee has been established; impact
fees are not being approved at this meeting.
Ada County Planning Manager Leon Letson provided an overview of the Ada County
Comprehensive Plan Amendment for development impact fees. Idaho code 67-8202(1-4) provides
authority and services that are available for growth to pay for growth. He reviewed proposed impact
fees which include fees for the Sheriff, Jail, Paramedics and Coroner. Sheriff fees are not collected in
Star due to the city contracting with the county for police services. Growth projections were reviewed
including 10-year residential and non-residential growth. Impact fees cannot be used for staffing or
existing maintenance expenses; they can be used for service debt. The county is asking the city to
adopt this into the city’s comp plan and establish ordinances for the collection of these development
impact fees. Interlocal agreements will be established between Ada County and city partners for
collection of the fees to include administrative fees for the cities.
After approval tonight a resolution will be presented on a future consent agenda.
Council Member Nielsen asked why Star is not on the list for an EMS facility. The proposed new
facilities would allow better services in the existing facility that is located closer to Star.
Mayor Chadwick closed the hearing at 11:18 p.m.
Council Member Nielsen moved to approve and authorize the mayor to enter into an agreement with
Ada County for collecting these development fees and adopt this into our Comp Plan. Council Member
Wheelock seconded the motion. ROLL CALL VOTE: Hershey – aye; Wheelock – aye; Salmonsen – aye;
Nielsen – aye. The motion carried.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Mayor Chadwick adjourned the meeting at 11:19 p.m.
____________/s/__________________ ATTEST: _________/s/_____________________
Mayor Trevor A. Chadwick Shelly Tilton, City Clerk
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Agenda
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City Hall - 10769 W State Street, Star, Idaho
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
PUBLIC NOTICE: THIS MEETING IS RECORDED AND PLACED IN AN ONLINE FORMAT. PERSONS MAY
EITHER VIEW OR LISTEN TO VIDEO / AUDIO OF THIS MEETING UNTIL SUCH TIME THE RECORDING IS
DESTROYED UNDER THE CITY'S RETENTION POLICY.
1. CALL TO ORDER – Welcome/Pledge of Allegiance
2. INVOCATION – Bishop Scott Snelders, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
3. ROLL CALL
4. CONSENT AGENDA (ACTION ITEM) *All matters listed within the Consent Agenda have been distributed to
each member of the Star City Council for reading and study, they are considered to be routine and will be
enacted by one motion of the Consent Agenda or placed on the Regular Agenda by request.
A. Approval of Claims
B. Approval of Minutes: March 11, 2025
C. Approval of Minutes: March 18, 2025
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS with ACTION ITEMS: (The Council at its option may suspend the rules requiring three
separate readings on three separate days for ordinances on the agenda for approval. This may be by a
single motion to suspend the rules under Idaho Code 50-902; second of the motion; ROLL CALL VOTE; Title
of the Ordinance is read aloud; motion to approve; second of the motion: ROLL CALL VOTE.)
A. Sorano Estate Subdivision (RZ-24-01) (DA24-09) (PUD-24-02) (PP-24-09) The Applicant is requesting
approval of a Rezone (R-3-DA-PUD/C-1-DA-PUD), a Development Agreement, a Planned Unit
Development and a Preliminary Plat for a proposed residential and commercial subdivision consisting
of 193 residential lots, 3 commercial lots and 32 common lots. The property is located at 6497 & 6689
Hwy 44 in Star, Canyon County, Idaho, and consists of 92.68 acres with a proposed residential density
of 2.26 dwelling units per acre. (ACTION ITEM)
B. Starling Springs Subdivision (AZ-24-08 Annexation/Zoning) (DA-24-08 Development Agreement)
(PUD-24-03 Planned Unit Development) (PP-24-08 Preliminary Plat) (PR-24-06 Private Street) The
Applicant is requesting approval of an Annexation and Zoning (R-3-DA-PUD), Development
Agreement, Planned Unit Development, Preliminary Plat and Private Street for a proposed residential
subdivision consisting of 353 residential lots and 74 common lots. The property is located at 8820,
8900, 9250 & 9326 W. Joplin Road in Star, Idaho, and consists of approximately 129.39 acres with a
proposed density of 2.73 dwelling units per acre. (ACTION ITEM)
C. Ada County Comprehensive Plan Amendment (CPA-25-01) Ada County requests an amendment to
the City of Star’s Comprehensive Plan to adopt the 2024 Capital Improvement Plans and
Development Impact Fee Studies (CIP’s) for the Ada County Jail, Coroner, and Paramedics. (ACTION
ITEM)
6. ADJOURNMENT
Any person needing special accommodation to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City Clerk’s
Office at 208-286-7247, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting date.
CITY OF STAR, IDAHO
CITY COUNCIL REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Hall - 10769 W State Street, Star, Idaho
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at 7:00 PM
The meeting can be viewed via a link posted to the City of Star website at staridaho.org. Information on
how to participate in a public hearing remotely will be posted to staridaho.org under the meeting
information. The public is always welcomed to submit comments in writing.
Land Use Public Hearing Process
Public signs up to speak at the public hearing
Mayor Opens the Public Hearing
Mayor asks council if there is any Ex Parte Contact
Applicant has up to 20 minutes to present their project
Council can ask the applicant questions and staff questions
Public Testimony (3 minutes per person)
1. Those for the project speak
2. Those against the project speak
3. Those who are neither for or against but wish to speak to the project
4. Council may ask the individual speaking follow-up questions that does not count
towards their 3 minutes
Applicant rebuttal (10 minutes)
Council can ask the applicant and staff questions
Mayor closes the public hearing
Council deliberates
Motion is made to approve, approve with conditions, deny or table the application to a date certain in the
future
Thank you for coming to the Star City Council meeting, public involvement is fantastic and helps in
shaping our city for the future. As this is a public hearing, there will be no cheering, clapping, jeering or
speaking out during the hearing. Only the person at the podium has the floor to speak during their
allotted time. If someone does speak out, cheer, claps, etc. they will be asked to leave the hearing and or
escorted out of the hearing. We want to keep these hearings civil so everyone can be heard.
Thank you for your participation.
Mayor Trevor Chadwick
Any person needing special accommodation to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City Clerk’s
Office at 208-286-7247, at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting date.
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