32-lot subdivision of single-story homes for residents 55 and older denied annexation

The application's description as it appears in City of Caldwell's record. See the official record

The applicant asked to annex about 4.83 acres at 2615 Dorman Avenue into Caldwell with R-2 zoning and to build Summit Grove, a 32-lot subdivision of single-story homes aimed at residents 55 and older. It would keep the existing house and add 31 attached townhome lots in buildings of two to four units. The City Council denied the annexation on February 17, 2026, and took no action on the subdivision plat.

Annexation of one (1) parcel (R2799800000) with a proposed zoning of R-2, where the current City comprehensive plan future land use map place type is Neighborhood 2. Additionally, the applicant is requesting approval of a Preliminary Plat for Summit Grove Subdivision, a residential subdivision with 32 total building lots (31 single- family attached building lots and one (1) single-family detached building lot for the existing home). The 4.63 acre development is located on the east side of Dorman Avenue, approximately 325 feet south of the intersection with W. Linden Road. The application was recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commission on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. 5.

Project name on file: Summit Grove Development

1. Feb. 17, 2026

   Ordinance 3718 on the Caldwell City Council agenda

2. Feb. 17, 2026

   Denied

   Caldwell City Council: Denied. Findings adopted March 2, 2026.

3. Feb. 17, 2026

   Public hearing: Caldwell City Council