Ada County approves conditional‑use permit and setback variance for 25,800‑sq‑ft commercial kennel near Kuna despite neighbor objections

Ada County commissioners voted to approve application 202400859 (CU‑MSP‑V) — a conditional use, master site plan and setback variance — enabling a commercial kennel and animal boarding facility proposed by applicant Whitney Bonnet on a 41.79‑acre parcel southeast of Kuna.

Staff presentation and applicant summary Brent, presenting for county staff, described the proposal as a 25,817‑square‑foot facility with boarding kennels, daycare, grooming, offices, indoor training and storage. The site plan shows approximately 20 employees and proposed hours of operation of 7 a.m.–6 p.m. Monday–Friday and 9 a.m.–5 p.m. on weekends. Staff reported the site is within Kuna’s area of impact, designated agriculture on the future land‑use map, and that the kennel occupies only a portion of the property, leaving the remainder available for agricultural uses. As submitted the facility could house up to 200 animals at maximum capacity. Staff recommended approval with conditions and added a recommended condition — requested by Ada County Highway District (ACHD) — that the applicant submit a revised site plan showing…