Boise Historic Preservation Commission approves two certificates of appropriateness, moves two items to Feb. 24 hearing

The Boise City Historic Preservation Commission approved two certificates of appropriateness for North End properties and deferred two other applications to the commission's Feb. 24 hearing during a work session and public hearing.

During the meeting the commission approved DRH24-00437 (1309 North 20th Street) and DRH24-00442 (1307 North 10th Street), finding both projects compatible in scale and materials with their neighborhoods after staff presentations and testimony from applicants and the registered neighborhood association. The commission placed DRH24-00423 (1302 North 12th Street) onto the consent agenda after the applicant agreed to the staff report and no members of the public registered opposition. Two items (DRH24-00342 at 917 East Jefferson Street and DRH24-00263 at 718 West Ada Street) were deferred at the applicant's request to allow redesign and further neighborhood coordination.

Staff presented DRH24-00437 as a proposal to remove a rear addition, restore porch post details and construct a detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) set well back on a deep lot. The registered neighborhood association supported the project, noting the depth of the lot will limit visibility from the street. Amy Allgaier, the project's architect, was present to answer commission questions.

For DRH24-00442 staff described a demolition of a noncontributing structure and construction of a new single-family residence with a similar footprint and height. The applicant, Kevin Vincent, told the commission the existing house had compromised structure and that rebuilding rather than extensive retrofit was necessary. Staff and the neighborhood association supported the replacement design; the commission conditioned materials to ensure consistency with historic-district standards.

Commissioners also approved the commission's work-session and meeting minutes from Dec. 30, 2024, and moved DRH24-00423 into the consent agenda after the applicant confirmed agreement with staff conditions. The two deferrals were requested by the applicants to give time for redesign and coordination with neighborhood groups.

Votes at a glance

- Approval of Historic Preservation Commission work session and meeting minutes (Dec. 30, 2024): motion passed by roll call. Votes recorded as Aye: Maroney, Otter, Parks, Owens, Sales, Moore; motion carries.

- Move DRH24-00423 (1302 North 12th Street) to consent agenda: motion by Commissioner Oren; seconded by Commissioner Otter; roll-call Aye votes: Maroney, Otter, Parks, Owens, Sales, Moore; item moved to consent and approved as part of consent.

- Defer DRH24-00342 (917 East Jefferson Street) and DRH24-00263 (718 West Ada Street) to Feb. 24, 2025: motion passed by roll call; Aye: Maroney, Otter, Parks, Owens, Sales, Moore; motion carries.

- Approve DRH24-00437 (1309 North 20th Street) — certificate of appropriateness to construct rear addition and detached garage with ADU above: motion to approve carried by roll call; Aye: Maroney, Otter, Parks, Owens, Sales, Moore; motion carries.

- Approve DRH24-00442 (1307 North 10th Street) — certificate of appropriateness to demolish and construct a new single-family residence: motion to approve carried by roll call; Aye: Maroney, Otter, Parks, Owens, Sales, Moore; motion carries.

Several members of the public and neighborhood representatives spoke in support of the applications; no members of the public registered opposition to the two approved items. Commissioners emphasized adherence to the materials and worksite rules listed in approved plans and reminded applicants that changes to materials require prior consultation with staff to avoid delays or fines.