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Boise commission denies waiver allowing private sewer for Audra Lane subdivision
Summary
The City of Boise Public Works Commission unanimously denied an appeal seeking a waiver to allow an HOA-owned private sanitary sewer for the proposed Audra Lane (Eagle Villa) subdivision, citing city code, long-term operation concerns and potential ratepayer cost shifts.
The City of Boise Public Works Commission voted unanimously to deny an appeal that would have allowed private (HOA‑owned) sanitary sewer service for the proposed Audra Lane / Eagle Villa subdivision.
Abbas Rezai, an engineer in public works, told the commission that while the sewer built for the project met DEQ standards for private systems, converting the approved single‑parcel apartment site into a 46‑lot residential subdivision would change oversight and obligations under city code. "The waiver request does not meet city codes and present significant complexities and challenges," Rezai said, and staff recommended denial because a subdivision would bring public‑infrastructure expectations, city inspection responsibilities and long‑term funding obligations.
Appellant representatives urged flexibility. Penelope Konstantakis of Riley Planning Services argued…
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