Board approves zone change and two‑lot subdivision for Arctic Spruce in Kuna area of impact

The Ada County Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to approve a zone change to rural‑urban transition, a two‑lot subdivision, a private-road easement and related property boundary adjustments for the Arctic Spruce subdivision, located east of South Cloverdale Road and West Hubbard Road in the City of Kuna’s area of impact.

Michaela (Ada County planning staff) presented project number 202500368ZC‑DASPBAPR on behalf of the county. She said the site totals approximately 10 acres, with the northern parcel about 10.02 acres after a proposed 0.15‑acre boundary adjustment; the applicant proposes to split that northern parcel into two lots of at least five acres each. Staff noted a Williams Northwest pipeline easement that crosses the site and identified existing irrigation infrastructure and soils in the southern parcel that could be considered farmland-of‑statewide importance if irrigated.

Agency responses included a requirement from the Boise Project Board of Control for easements to protect irrigation and drainage infrastructure; Ada County engineering and survey staff requested plat corrections; Ada County Highway District required standard conditions for access; and the Boise Fire Department required either a hydrant and code‑compliant turnaround or alternative compliance (for example, a sprinkler system). Central District Health flagged an active groundwater monitoring program running through October that could affect sanitary approvals. The applicant provided a letter from Williams Pipeline stating no objection; staff recommended approval with conditions addressing the agency comments and standard final‑plat requirements.

Joe Canning, representing applicant Centurion Engineers, said the project team is working with the fire department on alternatives and noted one clerical reference in the conditions that staff will correct to identify the Boise/Whitney Fire Department properly. Commissioners asked about access from the existing West Silver Hawk Lane cul‑de‑sac; staff said the private road has a maintenance agreement and the cul‑de‑sac was originally designed to serve additional development, so an added driveway should not create operational problems.

A commissioner moved to approve the application “based on the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and the staff report, and the discussion this evening.” Another commissioner seconded the motion. The board voted in favor and the motion carried. The approval is subject to the listed conditions including required easements, compliance with ACHD and Ada County engineering comments, fire district approval of final plans or accepted alternative compliance, and corrections to plat notes.