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Gooding County Planning & Zoning: CAFO expansion, cabin permit and minutes approved; sports complex noted
Summary
At its Feb. 17, 2026 meeting the Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a CAFO modification (55.812 acres; animal units to 777) and a three-cabin special use permit with a 1,000-square-foot cap, approved Jan. 20 meeting minutes, and heard a staff note about a proposed sports complex near US‑26.
The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission completed several formal actions at its Feb. 17, 2026 meeting: approval of a CAFO modification to CAFO G18-126 (adds 55.812 acres and increases animal units from 498 to 777) with a condition requiring Idaho Department of Water Resources verification of continuous water; approval of a special use permit for a three-cabin rental community with the condition that no dwelling exceed 1,000 square feet; and approval of the Jan. 20, 2026 meeting minutes. All recorded votes were unanimous.
During new business Planning & Zoning Administrator Cynthia Scott reported that a local property owner is planning a community sports complex/arena near US‑26 but has not yet submitted a formal application. No action was taken on that item at the meeting. Minutes were submitted by Administrator Mike Kerswell and the meeting adjourned at 7:58 pm.
Action summary: - CAFO G18-126 modification approved (motion by Kathleen Goicoechea; second Terry Behunin); condition: water verification by Idaho Department of Water Resources. - Special Use Permit approved for three-cabin community (motion by Johnscott Cutler; second Kathleen Goicoechea); condition: no dwelling larger than 1,000 sq ft. - Minutes of Jan. 20, 2026 approved (motion by Kathleen Goicoechea; second Terry Behunin).
No contested votes or recorded public opposition are reflected in the meeting transcript; written support for the special use permit came from Jim Achabal.
