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Commission approves downtown high‑rise CUP and variances despite traffic and bike‑parking concerns
Summary
The commission approved a 39‑story, mixed‑use tower at 1080 W. Front (CUP 25‑31) and granted four variances after the applicant withdrew two variance requests; commissioners flagged traffic impacts to Front Street and raised questions about accessibility of scattered bicycle storage.
The Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission approved a conditional use permit and associated variances for a high‑rise mixed‑use development at 1080 West Front Street, allowing a downtown tower that the planning team said would add substantial housing to the core.
Staff summarized the project as a high‑density mixed‑use tower that deviates slightly from the MX‑5 active frontage standard (about 78% activation versus an 80% requirement) and had requested several variances for parking and bicycle parking standards. Planner Matt told commissioners staff recommended approval of the CUP and most variance…
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