Stores. A smoothie shop. A beer tap room. A library. Lots of houses. Coming near you
The latest proposed developments, other construction projects and new businesses around Idaho’s Treasure Valley:
Meridian
Meridian is moving forward with the Orchard Park Library at 1267 Chinden Blvd.
The building is expected to be “the public center piece” of a 75-acre commercial and residential district, according to city filings.
“This branch is designed with accessibility for everyone in mind, including features for individuals with special abilities,” according to the library’s website.
The 15,000-square-foot library will have space for children’s programming, and a sensory room for children and families with special needs. It will also have space for meetings and studying. Other features include a hands-on learning lab, staff offices and a kitchenette, three book drop-off locations and a 24-hour holds room.
The branch is expected to open in early 2022, according to the library’s website.
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A new Saltzer Health medical imaging center has opened at the Ten Mile Medical Campus, 875 S. Vanguard Way, Suite 100\
The 8,700-square-foot center’s services include X-ray, computed tomography or CT, ultrasound, MRI and bone-density scans. The center is adjacent to Saltzer’s seven-day, 24-hour Ten Mile urgent care clinic.
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Todd Amyx seeks to build 45 houses on 12.7 acres as part of the Whitecliffe Subdivision.
The subdivision would be at 942 W. McMillan Road.
The Meridian City Council is scheduled to hold a hearing on the project at 6 p.m. Tuesday, May 4.
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Hayden Homes Idaho seeks to build the Tetherow Crossing Subdivision, a development that would have 46 houses on 7.6 acres northeast of Linder and Ustick roads.
The Meridian City Council is scheduled to hold a hearing on the project at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 4.
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LH Development, an LLC registered to Gregory Johnson of Meridian, seeks to build 48 houses about a half mile west of Eagle Road and north of Lake Hazel Road.
The subdivision, named the Lavender Heights subdivision, would be built on about 11 acres.
The Meridian City Council is scheduled to hold a hearing at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 27.
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Mountain America Federal Credit Union, based in Utah, seeks to build a new Meridian branch.
The branch would be 4,370 square feet with a drive-thru with two teller lanes and one ATM lane. The company is hoping to break ground on the new building, located at the southwest corner of Ten Mile Road and Chinden Boulevard, this spring. The building is expected to take about six months to complete.
Meridian’s Planning and Zoning Commission has scheduled a hearing on the project, which needs special approval because it will be within 300 feet of residential zoning, at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 6.
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King and Queen Boutique, a store that sells children’s and women’s clothing, shoes and accessories, plans to take over a space that previously held a beauty salon at 1580 Stonehenge Way.
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Boise
The Boise School District seeks a conditional use permit for a two-story addition at Longfellow Elementary School, 1511 N. 9th St.
The project would add two classrooms, a resource room, library, cafeteria, administrative space and a gymnasium. It would add 20,894 square feet. The existing gymnasium would be torn down.
A hearing before the Boise Planning and Zoning Commission will take place at 6 p.m. on May 3 at City Hall, 150 N. Capitol Blvd.
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The Boise School District seeks a permit to add a gymnasium at Roosevelt Elementary School, 908 E. Jefferson St. The 6,700-square-foot building would also include offices for a PE teacher, counselor and custodian, along with restrooms and storage space.
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Mother Earth Brew Co. seeks a permit to renovate a warehouse into a beer tap room at 406 S. 3rd St.
An existing parking lot will be replaced by a large patio and landscape planters. A parking area off an adjacent alley will be upgraded to serve the building.
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The Lost and Found LLC seeks an occupancy permit for a retail store at 2428 W. Overland Road, a block east of Vista Avenue.
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Bungalow Home LLC seeks a permit to add restrooms and a break room at a vacant storefront at 7500 W. Fairview Ave. The company plans to open a furniture store.
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Timberline Massage Therapy seeks an occupancy permit at 820 S. Latah St.
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Idaho First Bank will open in the new 11th & Idaho building this summer, according to Rafanelli & Nahas, the developer of the nine-story downtown office building.
The bank will continue teller banking at its current location one block away at 12th & Idaho, according to a news release from TOK Commercial.
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Fresh Clothes laundry service seeks a permit for improvements to a vacant space at 3085 N. Cole Road.
The company, which offers pickup and delivery service for customers, wants to install seven washers and seven dryers, along with sinks and support equipment.
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Nampa
Jamba, the juice and smoothie chain formerly known as Jamba Juice, leased 1,834 square feet of retail space at 2025 S. 12th Ave., TOK Commercial reports.
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Star
The city of Star is hosting a series of open houses where residents can meet with officials to talk about what they hope to see from their city, including new amenities and plans for space south of the Boise River.
Star officials said in the city’s newsletter that the city has contracted with Logan Simpson, an urban planning and design firm, to explore potential options. Some of those options will be presented, but Mayor Trevor Chadwick wrote that he hoped residents would also “add a few of your own.”
The events will be from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday through Friday, April 14-16, at the Star Riverhouse, 960 S. Main St.
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This story was originally published April 8, 2021 at 4:00 AM.
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