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Boise HPC approves two new homes, denies window change and declassification requests
Summary
The Boise City Historic Preservation Commission approved two new-construction projects (1622 N 25th and 806 E Warm Springs) and denied requests to replace character-defining windows at 1718 N 26th and to reclassify 1310 N 23rd as non-contributing. Vote tallies were recorded by roll call.
The Boise City Historic Preservation Commission voted on four development items at a public hearing following a plan-update presentation and approved two applications while denying two others.
Approved projects
The commission approved DRH25-00293, a proposal to construct a single-family residence with a detached garage and accessory dwelling unit at 1622 North 25th Street. Staff reported the lot coverage at 37.5%, and the application includes removal of three trees with proposed mitigation (one new on-site and four street trees in the right-of-way). Applicant representatives said they will coordinate with city forestry on plantings and staked that overall massing and materials are compatible with the North End Historic District. The motion to approve passed by roll call (Malloy Aye, Otter Aye, Moore Aye).
The commission also approved DRH25-00376, a single-story residence with a greenhouse and a garage with an ADU at 806 East Warm Springs Avenue. Staff reported lot coverage at 31% and that the accessory structure is set at the rear of the lot to reduce visibility from Warm Springs. The architect, Noella Martinez (Studio Boise), emphasized high-quality materials including Boise sandstone sills, slate roofing and wood windows. The motion to approve passed by roll call (Malloy Aye, Moore Aye).
Denied items
The commission upheld staff’s recommendation to deny DRH25-00363, a request to alter window openings on the character-defining facade at 1718 North 26th Street. Staff said the original windows were twin casement units with 16 divided lights; the installed replacements are single casement windows with six divided lights and were judged inconsistent with the Secretary of the Interior standards and local guidelines. Ken Warner, construction manager for Timber and Love, told the commission "the windows that were originally in the home were taken out during construction ... and they got stolen," and said the replacements were matched to other installed windows. Neighborhood testimony and commissioners emphasized the importance of retaining character-defining features; commissioners voted to confirm staff’s denial (Malloy Aye, Otter Aye, Moore Aye).
The commission also denied DRH25-00321, a request by a property owner to reclassify 1310 North 23rd Street from contributing to non-contributing. Staff’s inventory and photographs indicate the original siding may exist under later vinyl siding and that changes are reversible; the commission agreed with staff that the resource retains sufficient integrity to remain contributing. The motion to uphold staff’s denial passed by roll call (Malloy Aye, Otter Aye, Moore Aye).
What happens next
Decisions rendered by the Historic Preservation Commission may be appealed to city council if an appeal is filed within 10 days and the appellant provided oral or written testimony at the hearing. Staff and applicants indicated continued coordination on mitigation (trees, materials) and potential ordinance changes may proceed through later planning and council review.
