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Star council approves removing old easements to make way for Stargazer Subdivision

The City Council approved vacating utility, irrigation, drainage and private road easements in the old Hutton Ranchette Subdivision on Feb. 17. The land is being replatted, which will create new easements. Utility companies agreed to give up their rights.

ApprovedFiled April 10, 2026Star+2 related filings
Pin at the reported location; the shaded outline is the primary parcel (Ada County).

From the filing

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

The applicant asks the City of Star to vacate (remove) existing utility, irrigation, drainage and private road easements within the old Hutton Ranchette Subdivision. The land, at the northwest corner of N. Brandon Road and W. New Hope Road, is being replatted as the Stargazer Subdivision, which will set up new easements. Utility companies have agreed to give up their easement rights, and staff recommends approval on the consent agenda.

Project name on file: Stargazer Subdivision

Timeline

  1. May 4, 2026

    Accepted for review

  2. April 10, 2026

    Application filed

  3. Feb. 17, 2026

    Approved

    Star City Council: Approved on its consent agenda.

Documents

Staff reports

  • Planning staff recommends Council approve vacating existing Hutton Ranchette easements ahead of the new Stargazer subdivision, with conditions tied to the City Engineer and sewer and water district.

    Feb. 16, 2026 · 17 pages · 2.9 MB · Staff Report

    Download Staff report on easement vacation for proposed subdivision

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