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Board approves two‑lot SoFi Star subdivision in southwest Boise with private‑road access
Summary
Ada County approved a two‑lot subdivision (SoFi Star Subdivision) in southwest Boise that splits a 1.91‑acre site into two houses served by an extended historic private road; the board noted fencing and clear‑vision triangle issues raised by a nearby neighbor and confirmed emergency‑access easement arrangements with Whitney Fire District.
Ada County approved a two‑lot subdivision in southwest Boise on Wednesday that will split a 1.91‑acre property and extend an existing private road to serve two single‑family lots, staff said.
Planner Leon presented the SoFi Star Subdivision, noting the site sits about 150 feet west of Boise city limits and currently connects to City of Boise sewer. The proposal would create two residential lots (approximately 0.7 and 0.8 acres) and a private‑road lot to extend an existing historic private road (Tar Plain) into the site.
Agency comments included Whitney Fire District concerns about access, hydrants and turnarounds; the applicant and an adjacent property owner negotiated an emergency‑access easement to address those concerns, Leon said. Central District Health had no septic concerns because sewer is available; the county engineer raised standard private‑road, grading and drainage requirements.
A neighbor, Lisa Prince, raised concerns about a six‑foot fence that was already partly installed along Zeus Way and said the location could conflict with the county’s clear‑vision triangle at the driveway access and affect neighborhood character. The applicant, Waseem SoFi, said the fence was installed to protect livestock from neighborhood dogs and that trash cans and a temporary trailer on the site would be relocated. Leon noted the county has discretion to require an alternate fence design as a condition of plat approval.
After discussing the access arrangement and technical conditions, the board approved the two‑lot subdivision and the private‑road lot; staff said fire and road conditions and final engineering will be recorded on the plat and addressed before building permits issue.
