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Board approves Feather Creek Ridge subdivision, adds right-to-farm acknowledgement and tables final documents
Summary
The Board approved a 4-lot Feather Creek Ridge subdivision in the former Bridle Creek Ridge open-space parcel, but directed staff to prepare development-agreement text and revised findings and added a right-to-farm purchaser acknowledgement; planners noted the original nonfarm-development ordinance referenced on the old plat has been repealed.
The Ada County Board reviewed an application to subdivide a 20-acre portion of a former Bridle Creek Ridge open-space lot into a four-lot Feather Creek Ridge subdivision (application 2023-01060 ZC/DAS/VAC/PR). After extensive public testimony — including concerns from adjacent agricultural operators about compatibility, nuisance complaints and irrigation access — the Board voted to approve the project and table finalization until Feb. 4 to allow staff and legal counsel to prepare the development agreement and revised findings. The board also asked staff to include a recorded right-to-farm acknowledgement for future purchasers.
Staff explained the site is a remnant of a prior nonfarm-development approval that included a plat note restricting redevelopment until certain conditions were met. Development Services staff and the applicant’s attorney, Todd Lakey, said the county’s nonfarm-development ordinance referenced in the old plat had been repealed and the site must be evaluated under current law and Kuna’s adopted comprehensive plan for areas of city impact. Staff found the requested RUT zoning and four 5-acre lots to be consistent with Kuna’s future-land-use map and with county code; staff recommended approval. The Planning and Zoning Commission previously issued a split vote (2–2), which resulted in a recommendation of denial due to the tie.
Several nearby residents, the Bridal Ridge HOA president and area property owners spoke during the hearing. Dairy operator testimony expressed concern about incompatibility of new residential lots adjacent to active agricultural operations, citing nuisance calls and the potential for increased complaints. Supporters emphasized that the lots are large (five acres), can support small-scale agriculture, and could act as a buffer from higher-density annexation and development.
The board approved the subdivision and added a condition directing staff to prepare a purchaser acknowledgement advising future homeowners about ongoing agricultural operations and the protections of the right-to-farm statutes. The board set Feb. 4 as the date for staff to return with a development agreement, revised findings of fact and conclusions of law for final action.
