The Caldwell City Council has cleared the way for almost 1,000 new homes, despite concerns from some residents about traffic volume, other developments and the local school district’s ability to handle growth.
The council’s hearing about Silverleaf, a large and expensive mixed-use subdivision proposed south of Karcher Road near Gem State Adventist Academy, lasted more than two hours Monday evening. In the end, Boise-based M3 Companies got permission to lay the groundwork for the sprawling 220-acre development next to Idaho 55.
The plan calls for 655 single-family homes, up to 336 multifamily units and about 47 acres for commercial development, with the build-out projected over five to 10 years, according to Mark Tate, general manager for M3…