Conditional use · Planning application
Four single-family homes approved on 0.69 acres despite lower density
The Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit on June 18 allowing four single-family lots tied to the Keeney Estates subdivision, at a lower density than the 14 homes per acre the area's plan calls for. The approval includes conditions on fencing, underground utilities and parking.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Garden City's record. See the official record
The Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit allowing a residential development at 418 E. 51st Street that is less dense than the 14 dwelling units per acre normally required in this activity node. The site is about 0.69 acres, and the document ties the project to the approved Keeney Estates Subdivision (SUBFY2024-0004).
Antonio Conti with Ackerman-Estvold is requesting a conditional use permit to develop at a reduced density of 5.8 dwelling units per acre within the R-3 Medium Density zoning district, which is below the 14 dwelling units per acre minimum required in the Activity Node location of the Comprehensive Plan for 418 E. 51st Street, Ada County Parcel #R7334160815.
Timeline
June 18, 2025
Approved
Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission: Approved.
June 18, 2025
Public hearing: Garden City Planning and Zoning Commission
April 28, 2025
Application filed
Documents
Staff reports
- Download Staff report for conditional use permit, density reduction
Planning staff recommends approval of a conditional use permit allowing residential development below the 14 dwelling-unit-per-acre minimum for an Activity Node, subject to conditions.
June 17, 2025 · 15 pages · 747 KB · Staff Report
Decisions
- Download Findings of fact, conclusions of law and decision
Planning and Zoning Commission decision, dated June 18, 2025, on a conditional use permit allowing a residential development below the required density in an Activity Node.
June 17, 2025 · 9 pages · 219 KB · Decision
Notices
- Download Affidavit of property posting for conditional use permit hearing
Notarized affidavit certifying the city's public hearing notice sign was posted on the property on June 5, 2025, with a photo page of the posting.
June 5, 2025 · 3 pages · 1.7 MB · Notice
Application
- Download Narrative rationale and project description for conditional use permit
Applicant's narrative describing a conditional use permit for a shared access drive and utility infrastructure to serve two remaining parcels, with site improvements deferred to building permits.
April 27, 2025 · 34 pages · 24.0 MB · Application packet
Correspondence
- Download Ada County Highway District staff report on shared driveway
ACHD staff approval for a conditional use permit covering a shared-access driveway serving four residential parcels totaling 0.69 acres, with trip generation under 10 peak-hour trips.
June 8, 2025 · 12 pages · 587 KB · Agency comment
- Download City engineer review comments
Garden City engineer's review of the conditional use permit application, covering waiver requests, affidavit of legal interest, and initial final plat comments.
June 1, 2025 · 4 pages · 511 KB · Agency comment
- Download Idaho DEQ general agency comments
Idaho DEQ's May 12, 2025 general comments cover fugitive dust and open-burning rules, a recommended dust control plan, and verifying sewer capacity before approval.
May 11, 2025 · 4 pages · 832 KB · Agency comment
- Download Boise Fire Department comments
Fire district comments on the conditional use permit for four single-family lots, listing access road width, turning radius, load, and gate requirements.
May 6, 2025 · 3 pages · 450 KB · Agency comment
- Download Idaho Transportation Department comment on conditional use permit
ITD reviewed the application transmittal and has no comments on the project, per a May 6, 2025 email from its development services coordinator.
May 5, 2025 · 4 pages · 305 KB · Agency comment
Other documents
- Affidavit of legal interest
May 18, 2025
