Subdivision · Planning application
Two-lot townhome subdivision approved with conditions
The City Council approved the short plat on Oct. 5, splitting a 0.18-acre vacant lot into two lots for attached townhomes that can be sold separately. Conditions include street improvements, sidewalks, landscaping upkeep and stormwater rules.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Caldwell's record. See the official record
A two-lot short plat for two attached townhomes (one per lot) on a vacant 0.185-acre parcel on the south side of E. Galveston Street in Caldwell, about 90 feet southeast of N. 2nd Ave. The applicant would build one set of townhomes so each side could be sold separately. The Hearing Examiner recommended approval, and the City Council hearing is set for October 5, 2026.
Approval of a short plat for Galveston Townhomes Subdivision on parcel R0202701000. Galveston Townhomes Subdivision is a two-lot residential subdivision with two single-family-attached townhome units. The 0.18-acre parcel is zoned T-N and is located on the south side of E. Galveston St., approximately 90 feet southeast of the intersection with N. 2nd Ave., in Caldwell, Idaho. The application was recommended for approval by the Hearing Examiner on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.
Project name on file: Galveston Townhomes
Timeline
Oct. 15, 2026
Status changed from In review to Approved
Reported as “Approved (Caldwell City Council)”.
Oct. 13, 2026
Document added: Reasoning Statement and Decision_Galveston Townhomes
Oct. 5, 2026
Approved
Caldwell City Council: Approved. Findings adopted October 19, 2026.
Oct. 5, 2026
Public hearing: Caldwell City Council
Sept. 29, 2026
Document added: StaffReport-Packet_CC_Galveston Townhomes
July 7, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Staff reports
- Download Staff report cover sheet for short plat
Cover sheet summarizing a two-unit single-family short plat, with fire department approval subject to conditions and estimated population increase of six.
Sept. 29, 2026 · 84 pages · 13.0 MB · Staff Report
Decisions
- Download Findings of fact, conclusions of law, and reasoned decision
City Council written decision approving the applicant's request to subdivide the site into two single-family attached lots on about 0.185 acres, after a Hearing Examiner recommendation for approval.
Oct. 13, 2026 · 10 pages · 261 KB · Decision
Application
- Download Site plan for townhome project
Site plan drawing sheet A-101 with vicinity map, prepared by Duerre Design for a townhome short plat, dated February 14, 2026.
July 7, 2026 · 28 pages · 14.3 MB · Application packet