Kuna Zoning Decisions: May 2026

In May 2026, Kuna held 4 public meetings covering zoning matters. 11 zoning decisions had a recorded outcome this month: 7 approved (70% approval rate), 3 denied, 1 deferred.

Zoning Decisions This Month

North Lake Park Arena annexation, preliminary plat, and C2 zoning at 1710 West Columbia Road

Denied.

Application sought annexation, C2 zoning, and preliminary plat for an approximately 20-acre commercial subdivision (seven commercial lots, three common lots, one private drive) at 1710 West Columbia Road, north of Columbia and west of Linder. Applicant Kelly Black of Bailey Engineering on behalf of developer. Commission recommended denial citing traffic concerns and the intensity of C2 abutting one-acre Chisholm Valley residential lots. Voice vote, motion to recommend denial passed; with denial of annexation and preliminary plat, no action was needed on the design review.

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Annexation and C1 zoning at 1324 East Albacore Lane

Denied.

Application sought annexation and C1 zoning for approximately 5.2 acres at 1324 East Albacore Lane (Minnow Landing subdivision), fronting North Meridian Road. Applicants Trevor and Aubrey Christiani, represented by attorney Grant Patton of Patton & Buller. Neighbors objected, citing CC&Rs, private-road access, existing alleged commercial use of a pole barn, and setting a precedent. Commission recommended denial, citing access limitations and impact on the established five-acre residential subdivision. Voice vote passed.

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Home occupation special use permit at 1130 West Isabella Street

Approved.

Special use permit to operate a hydro-dipping home occupation business out of a proposed 10x20 foot detached accessory structure (Home Depot pre-build shed on concrete slab) on an approximately 0.18-acre R6 parcel at 1130 West Isabella Street. No customer traffic, no retail sales on site, no exterior storage. Electrical and mini-split to be added. Applicant Tyree Macillo. Approved with staff conditions.

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Recommendation of denial for Selkirk Ranch annexation and preliminary plat

Denied.

Commission voted to recommend DENIAL of the Selkirk Ranch applications, a ~40-acre mixed-use development at the intersection of South Linder and West Hubbard Road proposing R-6 and C-2 zoning for 149 single-family residential lots and commercial lots. Applicant's developer is Randy (developed projects in Star, Eagle, Caldwell, Nampa). Concerns: traffic impact study used 2023 data, school capacity (Kuna High at ~104%), and overall annexation impacts. Motion limited to cases 25-03-AN and 25-10-S per staff. Voice vote, no opposition stated.

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Arrow Point Plaza rezone, preliminary plat and design review postponed

Deferred.

Commission postponed cases 26-02-PP, 26-01-ZC, and 26-03-DR (Arrow Point Plaza) to a date certain of June 23, 2026. The project seeks rezone of ~1.5 acres from C-1 to R-6 and a preliminary plat to subdivide ~6.40 acres into 29 residential buildable lots, four common lots and three common driveway lots near the southeast corner of Hubbard Road and School Avenue. Applicant is Mike Wright. Commission asked applicant to study widening interior streets to the 36-foot city standard and a possible secondary access. Voice vote, no opposition.

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Paloma Ridge Retail design review at South Linder Road

Approved.

Design review approval for a multi-tenant commercial retail shell building of a little over 11,000 square feet on approximately 8.26 acres already zoned C1, at the southeast corner of Columbia and Linder (South Linder Road). Building divided into about seven suites (65-foot depth by 25-foot wide); prospective tenants include a gym, sit-down Mexican restaurant, and hair salon. Applicant Rob Powell with Dave Evans Construction. Approved with staff conditions.

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Ordinance 2026-15 - land use code amendments including home occupation accessory uses

Approved.

Ordinance amending multiple Title V provisions: general definitions (Ch 2 Sec 3), purpose (Ch 7 Sec 2), official schedule of district land use regulations (Ch 8 Part 503), provisions for unique land uses (Ch 8 Part 1004), adopting new Ch 8 Part 1008 Home Occupation Accessory Uses, and Ch 9 Part 601 lot line adjustments. New home occupation rules preserve residential character (no signs, no substantial traffic, no in-person retail). Three readings waived; approved by roll call with all four council members yes.

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Landscaping code text amendment (case 26-02-0A)

Approved.

Zoning text amendment to the Development Regulations Code removing reference to an outdated landscaping guide (replaced with Treasure Valley Tree Selection Guide) and establishing clearer installation requirements and minimum landscaping standards. Approved by roll call (McPherson, Biggs, Rocco, Bruce all yes).

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Showing the 8 most significant of 11 recorded zoning decisions. See all Kuna meetings →

Zoning Changes

• C-2, approximately 20 acres at 1710 West Columbia Road, CUNA (Kelly Black, Bailey Engineering)
• R-6, approximately 0.18 acres at 1130 West Isabella Street, CUNA (Tyree Macillo)
• C-1, approximately 5.2 acres at 1324 East Albacore Lane, CUNA (Trevor and Aubrey Christiani)
• R-6, 40 acres at South Linder Road and West Hubbard Road, Kuna (Randy)
• C-1 → R-6, 1.5 acres at Southeast corner of Hubbard Road and School Avenue, Kuna (Mike Wright)

Top Keywords This Month

• commercial: 85 instances
• zoning: 34 instances
• residential: 33 instances
• subdivision: 30 instances
• comprehensive plan: 18 instances

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