Caldwell, Idaho Development News

Covington Square Development Agreement Modification Denied by Council

The council considered a development agreement modification for Covington Square, a residential subdivision, and a preliminary plat approval for 48 single-family lots. The applicant, BST Dev LLC, proposed a density of 3.2 units per acre, with average lot sizes of 8,388 sq ft. The original development agreement from 2019 specified 29 lots with larger lot sizes and a density of 1.9 units per acre. The council heard testimony from the applicant, staff, and numerous residents regarding traffic, infrastructure, density, and adherence to the original agreement. Concerns were raised about Dorman Avenue's capacity, the single ingress/egress point, and the deviation from the 2019 agreement, which some residents argued was a binding contract. Legal discussions ensued regarding the city's authority to modify development agreements and the implications of the lapsed plat. After deliberation and a failed motion to approve, the council ultimately voted to deny the development agreement modification request, effectively upholding the original 29-lot agreement.