Rezone · Planning application
18-lot subdivision on 5.9 acres of farmland approved with conditions
Star City Council approved a rezone to allow smaller lots, a development agreement and a preliminary plat for 18 single-family lots and 3 common lots, about 3 homes per acre. Conditions include a 10-foot sidewalk and a grasscrete emergency access.
From the filing
The application's description as it appears in City of Star's record. See the official record
The applicant proposes a new single-family subdivision called Rusty Flats on 5.9 acres at 10909 W New Hope Road, near the southwest corner of N. Brandon Road and W. New Hope Road. It would have 18 homes lots and 3 common lots, at 3 homes per acre, and requires rezoning from R-1 to R-3. Main access would be from W. Campanula Drive through the neighboring Greiner's Hope Springs Subdivision.
The Applicant is requesting approval of a Rezone (R-3) a Development Agreement and Preliminary Plat for proposed residential subdivision consisting of 18 residential lots and 3 common lots. The property is located at 10909 W. New Hope Road in Star, Ada County, Idaho, and consists of 5.9 acres with a proposed density of 3 dwelling units per acre.
Project name on file: Rusty Flats Subdivision
Timeline
Yesterday
Status changed from In review to Approved
Reported as “Approved (Star City Council)”.
Sept. 15, 2026
Document added: ORD 441-2026 Rusty Flats Subdivision Rezone
Sept. 15, 2026
Ordinance 441-2026 adopted by the Star City Council
Aug. 4, 2026
Document added: Findings of Fact - Rusty Flats Subdivision
July 7, 2026
Document added: Council Packet - Rusty Flats Subdivision
July 7, 2026
Approved
Star City Council: Approved. Findings of fact adopted August 4, 2026.
July 7, 2026
Public hearing: Star City Council
June 16, 2026
Approved
Star City Council: Approved (4-0). Findings of fact adopted August 4, 2026.
April 10, 2026
Application filed
Documents
Staff reports
- Download Staff report for rezone, development agreement and preliminary plat
Planning staff report to Star City Council for a rezone to R-3, a development agreement and a preliminary plat for an 18-lot residential subdivision, ahead of a July 7 public hearing.
July 6, 2026 · 66 pages · 10.1 MB · Staff Report
Decisions
- Download Findings of fact and conclusions of law
Council's written findings for the Rusty Flats rezone, development agreement and preliminary plat, covering an 18-lot residential subdivision and the procedural history.
Aug. 3, 2026 · 25 pages · 449 KB · Decision
Other documents
- Download Ordinance rezoning Rusty Flats Subdivision to R-3-DA
Ordinance No. 441-2026 rezones 5.9 acres in Star to Residential with a Development Agreement (R-3-DA), following a July 7, 2026 Mayor and Council public hearing.
Sept. 14, 2026 · 16 pages · 9.8 MB · Ordinance