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Boise City Council denies developer appeal to reduce density in Highlands PUD
Summary
After extended debate about market feasibility and the city's housing goals, the Boise City Council voted 4–2 to deny an appeal seeking to convert planned townhome lots to detached "patio homes," upholding the Planning & Zoning Commission's prior denial.
Boise — The Boise City Council on a 4–2 vote denied an appeal of the Planning & Zoning Commission's decision to reject a modification to a planned unit development on Parkside View Lane that would have reduced density by converting remaining townhome lots into detached "patio homes."
Staff summary and applicant case Staff recounted the site's approval history, noting the original 2018 PUD approval for 17 units (12 townhomes and five estate lots) and subsequent density reductions approved administratively in 2021 and later changes denied by the commission. Planner David told the council the commission and planning staff recommended that the council deny the appeal because the proposed modification would further reduce density and would not provide…
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