Houses, town houses, apartments by the hundreds. What’s coming to your neighborhood
The latest proposed developments, other construction projects and new businesses around Idaho’s Treasure Valley:
Boise
A “Gentle Breeze” has arrived at the new Cherie Buckner-Webb Park in downtown Boise.
A 23-foot-high tree, an artwork with large pink leaves that sway in the wind, has been installed at the park at 11th and Bannock streets. New York artist Matthew Mazzotta designed the piece, which is set on a small mound and has benches that park visitors can sit in.
The park, which is being completed and will have a dedication ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 5, is located next to the newly constructed 11th and Idaho building.
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Brighton Development is seeking to rezone more than eight acres at 12481 West Ashcreek St. from a technological and industrial zoning to a multifamily zoning, with more than 100 two-story housing units potentially being built in the area.
The proposal, which the Planning and Zoning Commission approved Monday, July 12, was made in advance of Brighton submitting plans for 110 two-story town houses that would be constructed on the site, which is west of Cloverdale Road and south of Chinden Boulevard. That proposal would have to go before the Design Review Committee at a later date.
Residents of the area raised concerns at Monday’s meeting about the large number of units proposed, the height of the buildings and the availability of parking spaces.
Planning Commissioner Ashley Squyres said she was “dismayed” by some of the responses from residents and that she supported the town houses, adding that she rents a town house in Boise.
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Chrysalis Architecture and Planning is seeking approval for 24 two-story town houses on 1.2 acres at 112 E. Boise Ave., on the corner of East Pennsylvania Street.
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LKV Architects has requested a permit to remodel an existing 1,275-square-foot building at 550 S. Broadway Ave. into a boxing gym called Dope Boxing T.I.
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JGT Architecture has applied to build an 8,032-square-foot office/warehouse building at 11655 W. Executive Drive, behind Impact Guns.
The property owner is listed as Seidner Steven and Christine Living Trust 1994, of California. The owner plans to lease the building.
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A new bubble tea shop may be coming to 1480 S. Entertainment Ave. in the Shops at Spectrum Pointe.
Duy Nguyen has applied to open Boba Milk Tea Café.
The Leather Edition, a leather goods store, was the location’s previous tenant.
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Boise Mayor Lauren McLean, city councilors and other city leaders attended the dedication of the new Bowler Park on Tuesday, July 13. The park was built on 25 acres on 4403 S. Surprise Way in Southeast Boise.
It features a dog park, bocce ball courts, a disc golf course and more.
Meridian
Meridian Planning and Zoning has recommended a zoning change and permit for 238 apartments and two live/work units on 7.8 acres.
The applicant is Kameron Nauahi, with Brighton Corp.
The Ten Mile Creek Apartments would include one-bedroom and two-bedroom units. The apartments would be located south of Franklin Road and east of Ten Mile Road.
It is unclear when City Council will hear the proposal.
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The Meridian Planning and Zoning Commission has approved 19 town houses at 1789 N. Hickory Way, north of Fairview Avenue and east of Eagle Road.
Blaine Newell, with Landmark Pacific Development, proposed the Woodcrest Townhomes.
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The Meridian Chamber of Commerce is absorbing the Meridian Downtown Business Association. The latter will become a committee within the chamber, said Sean Evans, the chamber CEO.
The Meridian Downtown Business Association was an organization of around 50 businesses. The association notified its members and downtown residents about road construction and helped with some marketing for the Historic Downtown Walking Tour, Evans told the Idaho Statesman. The association operated on dues from its members and some funding from the Meridian Development Corp., the city’s urban renewal agency.
Evans said the association did not have a dedicated staff to help it accomplish its goals, which included bringing a signature event downtown, something Evans said the chamber will do. Evans said an Octoberfest event is planned Saturday, Oct. 2.
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Eagle
The Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission plans to consider an application for a 231-house subdivision called Arvory Crest.
FS One LLC seeks approval of the 249-lot (231 single-family residential, 18 common) residential subdivision on 80 acres on the southeast corner of West Floating Feather Road and State Highway 16.
The commission plans a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, July 19, at Eagle City Hall.
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The Eagle Planning and Zoning Commission plans to consider a 41-house subdivision with a commercial section.
Jay Walker is requesting an annexation and rezone for the 71-lot (41 single-family, 10 commercial, 20 common) residential and commercial subdivision called Route 44 Crossing.
It would be located on 15.7 acres at 410 North Linder Road and 4400 West State St., at the northeast corner of State Highway 44 and Linder.
The commission plans a public hearing at 6 p.m. Monday, July 19, at Eagle City Hall.
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The City Council plans to hear a request from CC Chase LLC for an 85-house subdivision called Carrara Estates Subdivision.
The proposal is a 103-lot (85 residential, 18 common) residential planned unit development on 66 acres on the north side of West Floating Feather Road about 2,280 feet west of North Eagle Road.
The council plans to hear the proposal at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Eagle City Hall.
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The Eagle City Council plans a public hearing on a 63-house subdivision on the northeast corner of West State Street and State Highway 44.
The 73-lot (63 buildable, 10 common) residential subdivision is owned by Don Newell.
The council plans to hear the proposal at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Eagle City Hall.
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The City Council expects to hear a proposal for Innovate Academy, a private school.
Megan Stephens is requesting permit approval for the school at 175 E. Mission Drive on the southeast corner of Mission and Eagle Road.
The council plans to hear the proposal at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 27, at Eagle City Hall.
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Nampa
A groundbreaking ceremony is scheduled Friday, July 16, for Bow River Capital’s Fuller84 Business Park at East Franklin and Star roads.
The 60-acre industrial development is expected to have 464,500 square feet in three buildings, with spaces ranging from 16,020 square feet to 192,000 square feet.
Gov. Brad Little, Idaho Senate Majority Leader Chuck Winder and Nampa Mayor Debbie Kling were scheduled to speak at the event, whose hosts are Bow River Capital, TOK Commercial and ESI Inc.
Ada County
The Ada County Highway District Commission wants you to learn about, and comment on, its 2022 highway budget.
ACHD will present its $155 million draft budget and its five-year 2022-26 work plan at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, in person at the ACHD headquarters at 3775 Adams St. in Garden City, and virtually via Zoom.
The budget includes projects to increase safety and mobility and provides funding for maintenance and operation of roads, sidewalks, traffic signals and bike lanes.
“This is a great opportunity for the public to provide feedback on what improvements are proposed in their neighborhood or on their commute,” said Senior Transportation Planner Kristy Inselman in a news release.
To learn more, visit https://bit.ly/ifywpbudget
This story was originally published July 14, 2021 at 4:00 AM.
