The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that City Council annex a parcel at 1408 Lake Lowell Avenue and approve RS‑4 zoning for a proposed 12‑lot subdivision known as Shadow Creek, but added a development agreement requirement to protect the concept plan’s minimum lot sizes and lot count.

Applicant Matt Hufeld told the commission his team intends to create 12 single‑family lots on an underused infill parcel surrounded by city property, using local contractors and aiming to provide starter homes. "We're trying to provide that back, that, you know, that we put something back in the community that those folks can afford and move into," Hufeld said.

Principal planner Christy Watkins summarized staff findings: the comp plan designates the site medium‑density residential; proposed lot sizes range from about 4,707 to 5,218 square feet and meet RS‑4’s 4,000–8,000‑square‑foot requirement. Staff reported the concept shows roughly 7.8% common open space (exceeding the 5% minimum), and estimated a project density of about 5.82 dwelling units per acre. Engineering commented that a traffic impact study is not required and the fire district estimated the site is roughly 2.9 miles from Fire Station No. 6 (approximate seven‑minute response).

Neighbors who opposed the annexation raised concerns about traffic and on‑street parking overflow, narrow lot widths, loss of privacy adjacent to RS‑6 lots, and the developer’s repeated resubmittal of similar plans. Raffy Kasarjan said parking and school‑hour traffic make Lake Lowell difficult to use and asked commissioners to uphold the council’s prior denial. Supporters including real‑estate agent Kevin Rushton and local contractor Zachary Piper argued the project adds starter homes and uses existing infrastructure.

After extended deliberation about neighborhood compatibility and housing affordability, Commissioner Garner moved and Commissioner Morgan seconded a motion to recommend approval to City Council with a condition that a development agreement be included to lock in the concept plan’s maximum of 12 buildable lots and the minimum lot sizes presented. The commission took a roll‑call vote; all commissioners present voted in favor and the motion carried.

The recommendation, including the suggested development agreement, will be forwarded to City Council, which retains final authority. If Council approves annexation and zoning, platting and building permits would follow.