NAMPA, Idaho — The Nampa Planning and Zoning Commission denied the Orchard Acres master planned community on Tuesday night after more than 20 residents voiced concerns about traffic, infrastructure, and agricultural land loss during a public hearing.

The proposed development would have brought more than 1,400 residential units across 273 acres of farmland near Greenhurst Road and South Happy Valley Road.

Watch to learn more about Nampa's Planning & Zoning meeting regarding Orchard Acres. Nampa planning commission denies 1,400-unit Orchard Acres development

Bonnie Layton, representing the development team, presented the master planned community proposal, emphasizing a phased approach across four neighborhoods.

"We're looking at developing this in 4 different neighborhoods, each with

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