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The project is a two-phase development of four, primarily four-story buildings around a shared internal network of pathways, courtyards and a structured parking component. Applicant representatives said phase 1 will construct the eastern half of the site (40 units) with a planned construction start in July; phase 2 will complete the western half. The development is financed with 9% low-income housing tax credits and will reserve units at 30%, 40% and 60% area median income levels, plus four units for permanent supportive housing, the applicant said.

Caitlin (planning staff) presented the staff report, which recommended approval with a future work session to address a small set of design items (notably the extent of fiber-cement on street-facing facades, storefront block frontage and street-facing doors). The applicant team from West of West and the development team explained that the project intentionally uses a higher-quality, custom-pattern fiber-cement batten system designed to provide shadow, modulation and durability while keeping the project within the strict budget constraints of low-income tax-credit financing. The design team illustrated how a solid brick base with a custom batten pattern above will create perceived variation, gateway moments and pedestrian-scaled entries across the perimeter.

Several commissioners praised the project's thoughtful approach to affordable housing, the articulated massing, the pedestrian pathways and the planned site amenities (bike hubs, dog run, central courtyard). Commissioners also noted the project's budget constraints and discussed trade-offs between material choices and affordability. Commissioner comments repeatedly emphasized that the design team had provided a clear conceptual rationale for the facade system and that a high-quality, custom batten treatment could produce a durable, nuanced appearance rather than a cheap, repetitive look.

After discussion, the commission moved to approve DRH24-00448 without staff condition F (the future work session). The motion included the applicant's modifications presented that evening (street-facing entries, repositioned gym/clubroom adjacency) and preserved the other findings and conditions in the staff report. Roll-call votes recorded Stempel (Aye), Marsh (Aye), Aguilar (Aye), Zuckerman (Aye), Verstedt/Erstad (Aye), Johnson (Aye). The motion carried.

The approval allows the applicant to proceed toward permits; staff noted that final construction documents must demonstrate compliance with the approved materials and meet building-code and permitting requirements prior to issuance.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Design Review Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Boise City Design Review Commission on Feb. 12 approved DRH24-00448, an 80-unit affordable multifamily development at 170 South 20th Street, voting to accept the applicant's revised plan and removing a staff-recommended future work-session requirement.","taxTitle","Boise City, Boise, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",8706,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6666952,"Design panel approves new Idaho Wheat Commission building on West State Street",798,4048000,4846000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292363-5e502a10ee8c3ad18d6c64244bc64acb&start=4048&end=4846","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292363-5e502a10ee8c3ad18d6c64244bc64acb/thumbnail_4048000.jpg","/articles/6666952/Idaho/Design-panel-approves-new-Idaho-Wheat-Commission-building-on-West-State-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666952-bf1544a8045b9686a46da5919cdc436a/orig.mp4?Expires=1777442148&Signature=BSTobOtQjBDZrgUQJQoTkAPhi~hncm8GVqZgtnC-CqirGeeU4fhxvf-dUY6cjoDpYiT9sKznsPBSTQ680DtfFo3Ksx8qq68UA5GUG~cZtZaaqTUmywjY-SUQw4Df-AAPQf7rnmvftzFcqNLpwL4WDxYorRvrbsP4OgV903XP1KpJHk9K2A1x6jz63WP897nGBFYH2uNUYQSpcXUrdo5BB6vE5ztGPv8wAPLqF8KNWBkgM0~2jAz38oXbBFRfrSlN6PLK75KXfXaCVFzy9Ye2eRvLJcCwtuIWBNQzY2r0AK4I65BG31HdMm~7imoYzO7ZpQ8X3qBUyDZljkLf4tCsZw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boise City Design Review Commission on Feb. 12 approved a four-story mixed-use building at 821 West State Street proposed for the Idaho Wheat Commission, concluding the design meets downtown MX-5 standards and supports an active street frontage.

Planning staff described the project as a roughly 33-foot tall, four-story building with street-level leasable space intended for retail or restaurants, upper-floor office space and a rooftop meeting area and deck. Kathryn Meehan (planning staff) told the commission that the site sits one block northwest of the state capitol in a mixed-use downtown zone and that the application is exempt from off-street parking requirements in MX-5.

Harley Elliott, speaking for the applicant team, described the design intention to draw on historic downtown materials and forms: \"The design utilizes elements such as classic masonry, intricate brick detailing, and large arch windows,\" he said, adding the building aims to connect to Capitol District architecture while appearing contemporary. Elliott and the team said the ground floor is configured to activate the sidewalk with retail and dining entries; mechanical rooftop units will be screened and set back from the roof edge.

Commissioners repeatedly complimented the material choices, arched window rhythm and pedestrian activation. Commissioner comments included praise that the building 'adds to the fabric of the city' and that the design is an improvement over the previous structure on the site.

No neighborhood opposition speakers registered in person, and planning staff recommended approval. A motion to approve the project, with the findings and conditions in the staff report, passed on a roll call vote with Commissioners Temple (Stempel), Marsh, Aguilar, Zuckerman, Erstad, Bull and Johnson voting aye.

The approval covers design-review findings and conditions recorded in the staff report; the applicant will complete building permit reviews and other administrative steps prior to construction.","The Design Review Commission approved a four-story mixed-use building at 821 West State Street to house the Idaho Wheat Commission and leasable retail/office space; commissioners praised the masonry, arched fenestration and pedestrian frontage.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6666958,"Design review panel approves revised six-story apartment design despite neighbors—parking and access concerns",3611,69000,3680000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2292363-5e502a10ee8c3ad18d6c64244bc64acb&start=69&end=3680","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2292363-5e502a10ee8c3ad18d6c64244bc64acb/thumbnail_69000.jpg","/articles/6666958/Idaho/Design-review-panel-approves-revised-six-story-apartment-design-despite-neighborsparking-and-access-concerns","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6666958-07074857c24d2aa752d44404d7425abf/orig.mp4?Expires=1777442148&Signature=HvrHvDRZPH4JvJvZHGFx5-t19wIiAweX~Z6Lc8EqXRqAkbEa0vBn9CGJUml1DlaymFjUn4YBAAUMUde8paWuxC3jRS5JjfIHMskP59uykMbLI-dibeqatuuH~iZrAzDFnZPkD6Wjv~GJr-6oS7k2zXtOoHFtOHy0Q1SzubXNSE80u1uvivNWx3K96XLdVnk~qiMEdFWWJFnvfYL8Uua67n098dNjiItOh8Tjso6VsBaqb6YZq1xdgHgVk5Gq2LRqvg813DVO8911pYlV5vEo05-ngDX1L0ozp5-VYM0LkGkLygCw-lkEqKO2tbnOOAk-dHbFmIhY69GLYRcnfxPUqQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Boise City Design Review Commission on Feb. 12 approved revised design plans for a new six-story, 212-unit apartment building at 1505 North McKinney Lane, voting to accept the applicant's updated massing, facade and amenity changes at a work session.

Planning staff said the updated design responds to concerns raised at the Jan. 8 hearing by recessing the top floor on the McKinney Lane (east) elevation, flipping and enlarging a common courtyard to the north, and doubling the size of a Level 2 common area. Kathryn Meehan, planning staff, told the commission the revisions \"addressed the Commission's concerns and satisfies the recommendations.\" Meehan said staff recommends approval of the work-session drawings dated Jan. 29, 2025, subject to the findings and conditions in the original staff report.

The applicant, Jake Wood of J. Fisher Companies, and architect Eric Tuttle described changes intended to reduce the building's perceived mass along McKinney by stepping back upper units toward the courtyard, adding vertical articulation and varying materials and colors. Tuttle said the stepped top floor and material contrasts will \"break up the building\" and create a smaller view from across the street. Wood said the team had \"spent a lot of time\" addressing prior comments and that the design team is prepared to answer detailed questions.

Neighbors at the hearing said the design improvements do not resolve operational and safety concerns. Eric Maggard and several residents from the Orchard subdivision focused public comments on parking, traffic counts reported in the applicant packet, and emergency access. Mick Hodges said the project would be at least \"50 to 100 parking stalls short\" of the required amount cited in the staff packet and asked the commission to require a showing of \"good cause\" for any reduction. Kyle Hodges and other neighbors said the two narrow residential streets that will serve much of the site's circulation create traffic and safety risks, particularly at the Fairview Avenue intersections.

Staff and the applicant clarified some technical points in response. Planning staff noted the proposal relies on a permitted parking reduction in Boise City code (staff characterized the change as a reduction allowed by code, not a variance), and the applicant said its portfolio analysis supports the chosen parking ratio and that management measures (first-come parking assignment, car-share options) would be used to address demand. The record also includes a police memo warning that having 50 fewer stalls than units could generate increased calls for service, and a fire-department note referenced in public comment requiring fire access roadways at least 26 feet wide for structures over 30 feet tall; neighbors contrasted that with a 3-foot access dimension referenced elsewhere in the packet.

Commission discussion focused on whether the revised massing and material choices meaningfully addressed neighbor concerns about perceived scale; several commissioners praised the design adjustments and stepped backsides and noted staff had not found demonstrated public-safety shortfalls requiring denial. Commissioner comments ranged from support for the revised facade and rooftop step-back to requests for more green space and clearer parking/access analysis.

A motion to approve the revised work-session drawings carried on a roll call: Stempel (Aye), Marsh (Aye), Aguilar (absent), Zuckerman (Aye), Erstad (Aye), Bull (Aye), Johnson (Aye). The motion did not specify additional conditions beyond the staff report findings and conditions of approval.

The commission's approval at this work session covers design-review issues identified in staff materials; outstanding operational and public-safety questions raised by neighbors (detailed parking demand analyses, final fire-lane dimensions, and finalized traffic/access measures) remain in the project record and may be addressed through later permitting and coordination with Boise City departments and ACHD.","Boise Design Review Commission approved revised plans for a six-story, 212-unit multifamily building at 1505 North McKinney Lane after the applicant reduced perceived massing and enlarged shared amenities; neighbors urged more information about a planned reduction in required parking and fire access needs.","actionData","errors"]

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