Commission recommends annexation and RS‑7 zoning for 59‑lot ‘Hudson Yards’ subdivision

Bonnie Layton, representing the Hudson Yards development team, presented plans to annex 21.51 acres and zone it RS‑7 for a 59‑lot subdivision at 3319 East Sheep Mountain Lane. Layton said the project would be built in two phases with a central park, walking trails and a mix of lot sizes; the project’s gross density of 2.74 dwelling units per acre places it at the low end of the city’s medium‑density designation.

Principal Planner Christy Watkins told commissioners the property is currently enclaved in Canyon County but is contiguous to city limits, all landowners consented to annexation, and the comprehensive plan supports the medium‑density designation. Watkins said water, sewer and pressurized irrigation could be supplied by existing and planned lines in the nearby New York Landing subdivision, and that sewer service would be provided via the New York Landing lift station; the city is negotiating a latecomer’s agreement to reimburse the developer that installed the lift station.

Watkins also summarized public‑safety and fiscal impacts: the Police Department requested a commitment to fund 0.02 full‑time officers and 0.1 support staff, the closest police station is about 4.8 miles away, fire did not oppose and estimated impact fees include $12.67 per unit for a total of about $74,753 for the fire department. Staff said the subdivision will add roughly 167 residents and an estimated 0.17 firefighter positions in demand.

No public speakers signed up. Commissioners described the proposal as compatible infill with ample open space and moved to recommend approval of annexation, RS‑7 zoning and the preliminary plat (motion moved by Daffer, seconded by Kehoe). The commission voted to recommend approval.