Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission Meeting - May 12, 2026

The City of Post Falls Planning and Zoning Commission held a meeting on May 12, 2026, to review a development proposal for McKinley Meadows, a planned unit development (PUD) and subdivision project involving 18 single-family cottage homes on approximately 2.68 acres. The applicant requested a special use permit (SUP), PUD approval, and subdivision approval to allow smaller lot sizes and increased density with associated modifications to city standards. The project includes infrastructure extensions such as water and sewer mains, emergency access through a school property, and open space buffers. The commission discussed various aspects including parking requirements, traffic impacts, stormwater management, and compatibility with surrounding neighborhoods. Public testimony included concerns about increased traffic, parking, property values, and neighborhood character, as well as support emphasizing the need for affordable housing. After deliberation, the commission approved the special use permit, PUD, and subdivision with conditions including requiring 16-foot wide driveways and ensuring adequate parking and infrastructure. The meeting also addressed the vacating of original CCNRs and the establishment of a new homeowners association to maintain common areas and private roads.