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This page provides official documents and published journalism so you can review the facts and form your own conclusions about the proposed commercial shooting range in the Boise foothills.

Official County Documents

Ada County Staff Findings

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law - County planning staff’s official analysis and recommendation
Staff Report - Complete staff analysis with supporting documentation (126MB download)

Advisory Board Input

Ada County Parks and Waterways Advisory Board Letter - Formal opposition citing compatibility, fire mitigation, and noise concerns

Planning Documents

Ada County Comprehensive Plan - See Goals 1.1, 2.2, and 3.4 referenced in staff findings
Sensitive Wildlife Area Overlay - County policy for protecting mapped wildlife habitat areas

Meeting Recordings

Ada County Planning & Zoning Commission meetings are recorded and posted to YouTube as a matter of course. These recordings are an excellent resource for those who want to understand the full context of the discussions, hear directly from staff and the applicant, and observe the commission’s deliberations.

September 11, 2025 Planning & Zoning Commission Hearing

Full Meeting Recording - Video of the public hearing (starts at 1:28:00)
- Applicant’s Statement - Presentation by the applicant (starts at 1:41:40)
- Questions for Staff - Commission questions to county staff (starts at 4:25:04)
- Motions to Approve / Deny - Commission deliberation and vote (starts at 4:40:06)

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