Boise panel denies waiver to allow private sewer for Audre Lane subdivision

The Boise City Public Works Commission on Nov. 5 denied an appeal seeking a waiver to allow private ownership of the sanitary sewer system for the proposed Audre Lane subdivision, a conversion of the approved Eagle Villa apartment parcel into townhome lots. Commissioner Christian Lockett moved to deny the appeal; Commissioner Wirtz seconded and a roll‑call vote recorded unanimous ayes.

City engineering staff had recommended denial, arguing the waiver would circumvent required subdivision review and inspection and could transfer long‑term replacement costs and liabilities to Boise ratepayers. "The waiver request does not meet city codes and presents significant complexities and challenges," said Abbas Rezai, an engineer in public works, who told commissioners that the city had not inspected the on‑site sewer to city standards because the system was originally approved as a single parcel apartment project.

Rezai and City Engineer Jim Pardi…