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Catherine, Planning staff, described the project as a 6½‑story garage in the MX‑5 downtown mixed‑use zone with a Ground Floor retail emphasis; she noted the applicant proposed to take vehicle access from North Tenth Street rather than the alley and to transform the alley to a pedestrian‑focused passage with special paving and lighting. Staff said the project requests several departures, including a reduced tree‑grate dimension in parts of the right‑of‑way; staff recommended standard 4x8 tree grates but supported most departures after review.

Alexandra Monjar of CCDC said the agency’s goal is to deliver parking while creating a high‑quality public space near the Eleventh Street bikeway and the new YMCA. She described design guiding principles that emphasize activation, mobility and environmental stewardship. Architect Michael McHugh of Pivot North presented the architecture: a brick and glazed Ground Floor “ribbon” and a terraced, perforated aluminum veil for the parking levels, punctuated by two glass stair towers at corners and a rooftop solar canopy.

Landscape architect Christopher Hawkins asked the commission to allow a smaller 4x4 tree grate along the Jefferson Street frontage (while retaining 4x8 grates where the YMCA and other contiguous blocks use the standard) and to permit decorative paving to extend into the right‑of‑way in select spots. He provided precedents at other downtown sites and said a suspended paving system beneath the paving would provide adequate soil volume for trees and would allow the smaller grate without harming tree health. Several commissioners said they favored a work session to further refine paving patterns and lighting details while supporting the smaller grate along Jefferson to increase usable frontage for active uses.

Commissioners praised the public‑facing Ground Floor activation and the design approach. The commission approved the project with modifications: striking staff condition b (the rigid paving percentage requirement) so the applicant can work with staff in a follow‑up work session to determine appropriate paving extents; and allowing 4x4 tree grates on the Jefferson Street frontage (while retaining 4x8 grates where contiguous blocks require them). The motion also established a follow‑up work session to review detailing and materiality before final design development. The motion passed on roll call (Temple — aye; Marsh — aye; Erstad — aye; Gesrick — aye).","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Design Review Commission","oneSentenceSummary","The Design Review Commission approved a public parking garage and pedestrian‑focused alley at 1010 West Jefferson Street presented by CCDC, agreeing to applicant requests to allow a reduced tree‑grate size along Jefferson and to handle decorative paving in a follow‑up work session.","taxTitle","Boise City, Boise, Ada County, Idaho","taxId",8706,"location","Idaho","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_46":81,"_48":82,"_50":83,"_52":84,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":85,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":86,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6495127,"Commission approves 162‑unit Maple Grove apartment project with neighborhood buffering and Mohican connection",1854,5242000,7096000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579997-9ef1c31a5fddf27ccc60a1443137a4ae&start=5242&end=7096","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579997-9ef1c31a5fddf27ccc60a1443137a4ae/thumbnail_5242000.jpg","/articles/6495127/Idaho/Commission-approves-162unit-Maple-Grove-apartment-project-with-neighborhood-buffering-and-Mohican-connection","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495127-6c5b3f122044db8d80de28e458aab728/orig.mp4?Expires=1770979185&Signature=UIJutYrHt46Cg6gNOiwEJqL3LjVEETb-dUVyq-ylER1ZuPzE2Qns7Z8JUCTggsWRUy9~P3GMP3ufCt4MoO5xDTKgIY6t9rWLWtRqQ~v3-AqxGlZZbWsI4c5VZ6zalN54aFTzy9I1Vb5dPfeLrawsSH1rxbLwWTrVgdcHtJByP8OrsgUsvDHHWzSKhtkSdTOj5SoIlwMWifyu~hS7BRVTWkRtX4biTR-B-9aIhJSsJVUKyBaeRByqgJiamPwHHrQrsoKy9UwxPMYv3uar3it2MS~fr-Q-NNNAyRde72jD-Sb2JSteYSzzftBdsIUN3jNgt7VHd46lfic0qxiysoAJFw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","On Aug. 13, 2025, the Design Review Commission approved DRH24‑00090, a 162‑unit multifamily development at 1770 South Maple Grove featuring eight three‑story buildings, a clubhouse and amenities, and a public street extension to connect Mohican Avenue to Vincent Street.

Caitlin, Planning staff, told the commission the project site is just south of Overland Road and that the applicant had secured comp‑plan and rezoning approvals necessary to allow residential compact (R2) development. She said the design includes neighborhood transition measures — six‑foot solid fencing, trees and shrubs — where the site abuts lower‑density single‑family zoning, and that the applicant proposed a 10‑foot pathway from Maple Grove to the Mohican extension. Staff recommended removing a condition that would have required the pathway to extend to the east property boundary because of site constraints.

Ethan Mansfield of Hawkins Companies, the applicant, said the site totals about 6.0 acres and the project proposes 257 parking spaces (123% of minimum required), about 300 bike parking stalls and roughly 4.5 times the minimum open space. Architect Marla Carson described design choices intended to complement the adjacent neighborhood: sloped roofs, brick and fiber‑cement (hardy plank) siding, covered entries and energy‑efficient windows. Mansfield reaffirmed the applicant’s commitment to increased landscape buffers along the eastern and southern edges to lessen impacts on adjacent homes.

Neighbors who testified raised concerns about grading, existing irrigation drainage channels, tree removal and how the new ground elevations would interface with existing yards and driveways. Chris Sable — who lives directly adjacent to the east property line — asked whether a berm could be provided to raise the fence line and increase privacy; the applicant said the irrigation and utility constraints made preserving existing mature perimeter trees or building a significant berm infeasible but offered to work with neighbors on possible solutions.

Commissioners found the project met neighborhood transition standards and mobility/connectivity goals. Commissioner Marsh moved to approve the project “according to the findings of fact and conditions of approval outlined in the staff report,” including the staff‑recommended removal of site‑specific condition (b) that would have extended the pathway to the eastern property boundary. The motion passed on roll call (Temple — aye; Marsh — aye; Erstad — aye; Gesrick — aye). The applicant agreed to continue coordination with staff on grading, drainage and landscaping details prior to issuance of grading and building permits.","The Design Review Commission approved a 162‑unit, eight‑building multifamily project at 1770 South Maple Grove that includes a public street extension (Mohican Avenue) and a 10‑foot pathway; the commission removed a staff condition requiring the pathway extend to the east property line.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_46":93,"_48":94,"_50":95,"_52":96,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":97,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":98,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6495133,"Commission approves revised Farm Bureau office with conditions; Sixth Street access under administrative review",2365,2883000,5248000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579997-9ef1c31a5fddf27ccc60a1443137a4ae&start=2883&end=5248","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579997-9ef1c31a5fddf27ccc60a1443137a4ae/thumbnail_2883000.jpg","/articles/6495133/Idaho/Commission-approves-revised-Farm-Bureau-office-with-conditions-Sixth-Street-access-under-administrative-review","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495133-bb3d5fdcab6cabe08f1bd2bbd37d3b2c/orig.mp4?Expires=1770979185&Signature=e4lblAHiVlkdn45RUiZuKltoGHbYiLoJ2XAq~RZNAXbj43r6xI2yglxKgs7vMjZP7FGt6ZmTLZTcelozWQWvSWsOU0RegG3~zkNu7XgAuYxuQZMtrOwBlswLk2bPsLq9Yyksznl9ONcRovQ5FOJ38GpeukuJbwrOiG4D-pv~J1NPcq70TTA7SoAVulgHqbI0Yk-dEq~vfC5RRlMWVGYvTqbl~uUs4y8Auid8z1E~E3NVAsIXpUE6IYxfPG7ZjeypCmMvqHpxL9rMZMsGw4kGG6GzArTlTWH8~PO7VNHGzIVQ3IscIthWPBPW~f3bU72lY8-Y8pPRRDTLuq4VVgRZnQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Design Review Commission voted Aug. 13, 2025, to approve a revised design for a four‑story commercial building with structured parking at 500 West Washington Street, with modified material limits and added screening requirements for the alley‑facing parking levels.

Caitlin, Planning staff, summarized revisions: the applicant lightened the color palette, added canopies, increased brick at the base, reduced EIFS coverage, and submitted an updated active‑use diagram and garage screening. She told the commission staff recommended approval with the previously proposed conditions and an added condition (condition n) to provide visual screening of the parking levels along the alley.

Ryan Cutler, chief development officer for Alquist Development representing Farm Bureau, said the applicant had reduced EIFS on the South from about 33% to 26.8% and on the West from 34% to 30% and proposed that condition g be modified to cap EIFS at 27% on the south façade and 30% on the west. He said the team had coordinated with ACHD and submitted a request for a Sixth Street access; he told the commission ACHD had provided a letter indicating they would be okay with access at Sixth Street but that the formal administrative determination by planning staff was pending.

Architect Harley Elliott of Lombard Pomeroy Architects described design moves to strengthen the base of the building, expand brick to the second level so the pedestrian experience avoids exposed EIFS at eye level and add canopies over all storefronts. The team also committed to additional parking screening along the alley at staff’s request.

Neighbors raised concerns about alley congestion and the garage entrance location. Susan Dusellhorst, who lives nearby, said the alley is already a “pinch point” and urged shifting the garage entry if possible; she also asked for higher‑quality finishes and protection for trees on adjacent properties.

Commission discussion focused on materials, streetscape and resident concerns. Commissioner Semple moved to approve DRH25‑00184 “as recommended … with a modification to condition g to reduce EIFS to not exceed 27% on the south and 30% on the west facing facades and with the addition of condition n regarding screening at the two parking levels along the alley.” Commission members also added a conditional direction (condition o): if a second access point off Sixth Street is administratively approved, the applicant will eliminate the corner parking ramp in favor of an alternative ramp configuration to improve the public‑facing corner.

The motion carried on roll call (Temple — aye; Marsh — aye; Kirsten — aye). Staff will complete the administrative review of the Sixth Street access request and finalize conditions before building permits are issued.","Design Review Commission approved a revised four‑story Farm Bureau commercial building at 500 West Washington Street, accepting altered exterior materials and adding parking screening along the alley; a requested Sixth Street access will be decided administratively.",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":104,"_46":105,"_48":106,"_50":107,"_52":108,"_54":55,"_56":57,"_58":109,"_60":61,"_62":63,"_64":110,"_66":67,"_68":69,"_70":71,"_72":73,"_74":73},6495139,"Design Review Commission approves updated site improvements for CWI campus at 3150 West Main Street",2605,210000,2815000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=5579997-9ef1c31a5fddf27ccc60a1443137a4ae&start=210&end=2815","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/5579997-9ef1c31a5fddf27ccc60a1443137a4ae/thumbnail_210000.jpg","/articles/6495139/Idaho/Design-Review-Commission-approves-updated-site-improvements-for-CWI-campus-at-3150-West-Main-Street","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6495139-37d8a7d1aacf68083f8b2fd49d2cb79d/orig.mp4?Expires=1770979185&Signature=BZBY8Hh9s8tFEZEUG3~UkC8BPUs9IfOCcH-RE4oH5w0WRirrotx5prieoIWoQDUxg2tIt~yf-43VpvWtDJ0Vlq~2KwC93WIdewImb9NDJD~GFLTFXpSpmN9FxNDMZ2M8bMOQOhNrcpWABu9v9f8q9JV4uM7-wAXehDjl3T9efnaxvhxM82QcrZCp7NCeihFlhL~4hN8hzAT1tE36D0an8ODi42FJUcbEqW08rMoz00yCJeD7Z4WWxS76GKeFiL2hZTxMDKdOX-VseYaNX0IYxY2tD8wPJy8tbm7uoQZAKALiHWim2u3u8bDOCYxP2JdSG1dwGKmTl1vwA7w6r5A7nQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The Design Review Commission approved updated site improvements for the CWI mixed‑use master plan at 3150 West Main Street on Aug. 13, 2025, after the applicant and staff reduced the number of site‑specific conditions and submitted revised drawings.

The work session presentation began with Caitlin, a city planner, who said, “this is a work session for DRH 24Dash00031 for the overall site improvements at 3150 West Main Street.” The applicant, Ryan Cutler, chief development officer for Alquist Development representing CWI, told the commission the team had coordinated the design changes with staff and external agencies and “we are in agreement with the 5 remaining site specific conditions.”

The project covers a roughly 10‑acre parcel northwest of the Main and Whitewater Park Boulevard intersection and is described as a mixed‑use campus including a CWI building, a multifamily building, a parking garage with retail, a hotel and a wellness pad. Caitlin said the applicant provided updated civil drawings, added a RRFB crossing at Whitewater Park Boulevard, updated landscape and lighting plans, bicycle parking exhibits, a preliminary bus stop design and a solid waste circulation exhibit; staff then updated recommended conditions to reflect the new submittal.

Commissioners debated whether the current design matches the original master‑plan concept shown during the RFQ and public outreach. Commissioner Stad criticized the result as a “dramatic departure” from the winning concept and said, “I am going to motion a denial of this project,” arguing the streetscapes and plaza did not match the earlier, more open plans. Other commissioners noted the design changes were made in response to neighborhood concerns about building height and that individual pads will return for separate design review. Ryan Cutler said the green open area shown on the master plan could remain as open space for the foreseeable future and explained that future building pads, including a parking garage and a multifamily building, will return to the commission for separate reviews; he said the team had coordinated with ACHD, VRT and Public Works and had obtained sign‑off for several elements.

After discussion, Commissioner Simpson moved to approve the updated master plan “per the findings contained in the 03/13/2024 action letter and application submittal documents … except as modified by the updated submittal documents dated 04/01/2025, 06/03/2025, 08/01/2025, and 08/04/2025, and the 08/13/2025 work session memo with updated conditions of approval.” The motion passed on roll call: Stempel — aye; Marsh — aye; Erstad — no; Gesrick — aye (3‑1). The commission noted the parking garage and multifamily building pads will return for separate hearings; the parking garage and another multifamily pad were mentioned as scheduled for the Sept. 10 hearing.

The approval replaces a longer set of conditions from earlier reviews; the applicant emphasized that staff and CWI were willing to work through changes that reduced the staff conditions from 17 to five. Staff and the commission retained discretion to require additional detail or changes when individual building design reviews for the pads return.

The decision does not rezoning or other land‑use changes; it addresses site‑level circulation, streetscape and landscape details and records ongoing coordination with ACHD, VRT and Public Works. The commission’s meeting minutes will record the findings and the updated conditions of approval.","After months of revisions and coordination with city staff, the Design Review Commission approved updated site improvements for the CWI mixed‑use master plan at 3150 West Main Street, with one commissioner opposed.","actionData","errors"]

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