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Kuna P&Z approves Caliber Collision at Monarch Landing with screening and operational conditions
Summary
The commission approved a special-use permit and design review for a Caliber Collision auto body facility at Monarch Landing (Lot 6), with conditions on screening and standard staff requirements; neighbors raised concerns about proximity, storage and paint operations which applicants said are contained and use water-based paint.
The Kuna City Planning and Zoning Commission on Sept. 23 approved a special-use permit and design-review application for a Caliber Collision auto body facility on a 1.6-acre lot at the Monarch Landing subdivision.
Marina Lundy, planner, said the applicant seeks special-use and design-review approval to construct the auto body facility on Lot 6 (zoned C-3/service commercial). Staff recommended additional screening on the southern side of the site and other conditions listed in the staff report.
Todd Burke and Craig Kolchak, representing the applicant, presented the site plan and elevations and said the building would use existing approved subdivision access at the corner of North Linder Road and West Hubbard Road. Burke said the facility would operate Monday through Friday, roughly 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and that all repair work would occur inside a fully air-conditioned building.
An operations representative said the facility would have three overhead doors, roughly 16–18 service bays and a fenced storage area with about 68 spaces behind the secured lot plus about 15 customer parking spaces in front, including two accessible stalls. The applicant said paint booths are packaged, self-contained units with filtration and that the paint used is water-based; the applicant also proposed a six-foot chain-link fence with privacy slats to screen the storage area.
Neighbor Michael Rocco asked about proximity to houses, the number of paint booths, and whether vehicles would be stored in a way that could become an eyesore. Rocco said he was concerned about noise, visual impacts and the potential for odors. The applicant estimated the nearest homes are roughly 200–300 feet from the facility (including roadway and buffering), said doors would remain closed during operations and reiterated containment and environmental cleanup protocols.
Commission discussion noted that while the site includes a large paved area, landscaping and screening meet code and containment measures (packaged paint booths, water-based paint) reduce VOC and odor concerns. Commissioners also said a facility of this type brings local jobs and is a reasonable use for a hard commercial corner.
A motion to approve case 25-04-SUP and 25-27-DR with conditions in the staff report was moved, seconded and passed by voice vote with no opposition.
Approvals carry the conditions listed in the staff report, including required screening and compliance with environmental and building permits; staff will verify final compliance prior to issuance of certificates of occupancy or final approvals.
