Annexation · Planning application
Council approves Idaho Power substation on annexed land
The Meridian City Council approved annexing the land into the city with R-15 zoning and a conditional use permit allowing an Idaho Power substation to be built. The decision came at a public hearing on Aug. 12, 2025.
From the filing
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Hearing date: June 5, 2025 Assigned Planner: Linda Ritter Request(s): Annexation of 2.69 acres of land from RUT in Ada County to the R-15 zoning districts. Conditional Use Permit (CUP) to allow the development of an Idaho Power substation. Location: At the SW corner of McMillan Road and Owyhee Storm Avenue, located in the NW ¼ NW ¼ SEC 32 4N 1W, Parcel No. S0432212450
Project name on file: Idaho Power McDermott Substation
Timeline
Two days ago
Status changed from “Finaled” to “Approved”
Two days ago
Lot size changed from 2.5 acres to 2.31 acres
Aug. 14, 2025
Final Action: Application Complete
Aug. 12, 2025
Public hearing: Meridian City Council
Outcome: Approved.
Aug. 12, 2025
Decision: Approved
Meridian City Council: Approved.
Aug. 12, 2025
City Council Hearing: Approved
July 22, 2025
Public hearing: Meridian City Council
Outcome: Approved.
July 22, 2025
Decision: Approved
Meridian City Council: Approved.
July 2, 2025
Planning and Zoning Hearing: Approved
June 26, 2025
Public hearing: Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission
Outcome: Recommended Approval.
June 26, 2025
Recommended Approval
Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission: Recommended Approval.
June 5, 2025
Public hearing: Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission
April 29, 2025
Planning Review: Approved
April 25, 2025
ACHD Review: Approved
April 23, 2025
MFD Plan Review: No Comment
April 17, 2025
Wastewater Modeling Review: Approved
April 17, 2025
Transportation Plan Review: No Comment
April 16, 2025
Parks Review: Approved
April 14, 2025
MPD Review: Approved
April 14, 2025
Land Development Review: Approved
April 14, 2025
Property Owners List Review: Approved
April 11, 2025
Water Modeling Review: Approved
April 11, 2025
GIS Review: Approved
April 11, 2025
City Clerk Review: Approved
April 11, 2025
Legal Description Review: Approved
March 13, 2025
Planning Review: More Information Required
March 5, 2025
Reclaimed Water Review: Connection NOT required
March 5, 2025
Floodplain Review: FLDP Not Required
March 5, 2025
Application Submittal: Accepted
March 5, 2025
Application filed
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