Commission backs Rose Street senior housing bundle; recommends comp plan and rezone changes

The Boise City Planning and Zoning Commission approved modification of an existing conditional use permit and recommended approval of a related comprehensive plan amendment, rezone and preliminary plat that would allow a senior‑oriented multifamily development at 6300 North Rose Street.

Staff presented a bundle of four applications: CUP 25‑21 (modification to allow a multifamily rather than assisted‑living use on the northern parcel), CPA 25‑4 (comprehensive plan amendment to change land use from suburban to compact), CR 25‑14 (rezone from R1A to R2), and SUB 25‑42 (preliminary plat for three buildable lots on about 3.46 acres). Planning recommended approval of the package, noting the site’s adjacency to higher‑density zones to the south and west, increased setbacks to single‑family neighbors, and an amenity‑heavy design.

Applicant Andrew Wheeler, project architect, described two buildings totaling 44 units intended for independent senior rentals, a robust landscape buffer (including 35‑ to 40‑foot trees along the east property line), and amenities such as a dog park, pickleball court and multiple community spaces. Owner Mark Maxfield told commissioners the product is aimed at older residents and argued the community needs more senior housing.

A neighbor testified with concerns about the proximity, height and parking adjacent to the east property line; the applicant said the design had been rotated since the neighborhood meeting to reduce impacts and added screening and fencing. Commissioner Schaefer moved to approve the CUP modification and recommend approval of the other three applications to City Council with staff conditions; the motion passed on roll call with the commission voting in favor. The commission recorded the motion as carried, and the package will go to City Council for final action where applicable.