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Commission denies streetscape variance on Cribbon Street; approves subdivision with arborist condition
Summary
The commission denied CVA25-41, a variance to replace required detached sidewalk with attached sidewalk on Cribbon Street, citing lack of property-specific hardship evidence; it recommended approval of the two‑lot subdivision provided the applicant works with an arborist and city forestry on sidewalk routing to protect a large maple tree.
Boise — The commission denied a variance request (CVA25-41) to deviate from the code-required detached sidewalks and associated streetscape standards on a Cribbon Street subdivision proposal but recommended approval of the underlying subdivision (SUB24-54) with a condition requiring an arborist review and community forestry involvement.
Staff position Planning staff reviewed the requested variance and recommended denial. Staff said variances must be supported by hardships specific to the property; no arborist report or tree‑health documentation was submitted with the application. Staff noted a detached sidewalk…
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