The Kuna City Council on Thursday approved Case 2508S, a preliminary plat for the Falcon Crest/Valor North development that will subdivide roughly 50.1 acres into 208 lots, including 181 buildable lots and about 7 acres of open space.

Planner Marina Lundy, with Kuna Development Services, told the council the proposal complies with Kuna City Code, Idaho statutes and the Kuna comprehensive plan and recommended approval with the conditions listed in the staff report. Developer representative Mark Tate described finished phases, amenities including a club, bocce courts, an 18‑hole putting course and a future city park under a park improvement agreement, and said the Valor Academy K–7 is already under construction.

Tim Jensen of the Kuna School District, who also serves as principal at Fremont Middle School, testified the district appreciates the Valor Academy but warned the developer school’s capacity is limited and said studies estimate roughly 0.5 students per household from projects of this size. Jensen described current crowding at Fremont Middle — citing grade‑level enrollments above target levels — and said portable classrooms are costly and require ADA, plumbing and security work; the district remains reliant on bonds and levies to add permanent capacity.

Council members pressed Jensen about capacity and safety limits, and asked whether unused portables at other sites could be repurposed. Tate responded that his team has supported the Kuna School District financially and with donated seats, and said the project will generate substantial impact fees for roads; he estimated impact fees north of $30 million from the development and highlighted a planned full‑street connection intended to improve access.

After closing evidence and moving to deliberation, Councilmember Bruce moved to approve Case 2508S with staff recommendations; the motion was seconded and carried with the council voting in favor. The approval includes the conditions recommended in the staff report.

What happens next: The developer will proceed with final platting and required infrastructure work under the terms of the staff recommendations and any applicable city permitting. The council urged continued attention to Ada County Highway District (ACHD) priorities for Cloverdale Road and related traffic projects.