Houses. Hotels. What happened to 18-story riverside tower. Latest Boise-area growth news
The latest proposed developments, other construction projects and new businesses around Idaho’s Treasure Valley:
Garden City
The Garden City Design Review Board has approved changes to a proposed 18-story building by Vida Properties at 510 E. 41st St., which would be the third tallest building in the state.
The project had originally been proposed for nine floors.
A handful of people spoke against the project at the board’s Monday, Aug. 16, meeting, arguing that the project is too massive and out of line with the desires of Garden City residents.
The proposed building would have 111 condominium units.
Boise
A proposed subdivision named Helen’s Village would consist of 16 townhouses at 1514 S. Shoshone St., at the corner of Shoshone and Overland Road.
The final development would consist of one single-family and 15 multi-family units, according to a proposal submitted to the city. Rodney Evans + Partners, a Boise firm, filed the application on behalf of a developer, David Benoit of Broadway Preservation Project in Boise.
The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the proposal in May, sending it to the City Council.
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A proposed subdivision named Kawano Estates would consist of 10 lots on 4601 N. Mountain View Drive. The property is currently zoned as a single-family residential area.
The project’s application was brought forward by Nampa firm Leavitt Associates Engineering Inc. on behalf of the owner, Kelly Curtis Kawano.
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The Boise Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the City Council a comprehensive plan amendment, annexation, and rezone to allow for the development of a new Ada County Highway District traffic operations center on 12.75 acres at 4330 E. Franklin Road.
It would consist of a traffic management center, a construction materials lab, a covered warehouse, truck storage, a wash bay and yard storage.
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A Spokane-based credit union may soon be opening a new Boise branch. Horizon Credit Union has applied to build a 3,600-square-foot Barber Station branch at 3076 E. Barber Valley Drive.
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Meridian
Justin Griffin, with Sunrise Rim LLC, is proposing a subdivision with 58 single-family homes and 13 common lots.
The Pura Vida Ridge Ranch subdivision would be on 7.6 acres at 3727 E. Lake Hazel Road, near the intersection of Eagle and Lake Hazel Road.
The Meridian City Council plans to hear the proposal at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, in the council chambers.
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The third phase of the Apex Subdivision, also known as Pinnacle, is set to go before the City Council for approval.
The third phase of the Brighton Development project will have 70 single-family homes and 11 common lots. It is located on the eastern corner of Locust Grove and Lake Hazel roads.
The Statesman previously reported the subdivision would include 2,000 homes at full build out.
The Meridian City Council plans to hear the proposal at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in the council chambers.
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A third phase of 63 houses is proposed in the Lavender Heights subdivision east of South Locust Grove Road and north of East Lake Hazel Road.
The developer, Westpark Co. of Meridian, previously applied to build 187 single-family houses and 48 apartments in the subdivision.
The Meridian City Council plans to hear the proposal at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, in the council chambers.
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Iterra Homes, LLC, a Utah company, is proposing a subdivision with an assisted living and memory care building
The applicant is proposing 61 single-family homes and a 91-unit assisted-living and memory-care building on the southwest corner of East Magic View Drive and South Wells Street.
The 3-story building would have 30,000 square feet. There would possibly be a 9,000-square-foot office building.
Within the nursing and residential care building, Iterra Homes is proposing a restaurant, spa, salon, multipurpose movie theater, lounge, library, crafts, and other spaces to serve the residents. There would be studio, one- and two-bedroom units in the building.
The residential care building would be called Wells Street Assisted Living and the subdivision Andorra Subdivision.
The council plans to hear the proposal at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 17, in council chambers.
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WaterWalk Real Estate Development has applied to build a four-story hotel with 126 guest rooms, a lobby, fitness room and business center. Valued at $14.5 million, the 79,298-square-foot building would be located at 88 N. Olson Ave.
WaterWalk is a Kansas-based chain of extended-stay apartment-style hotels targeted toward travelers staying in a location for a longer period than a typical hotel customer.
The hotel’s application was reported by BuildZoom.
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A second extended-stay hotel company is also planning a Meridian site. Extended Stay America has applied to build a four-story hotel on 2.5 acres at 3437 E. Pine Ave. The 56,000-square-foot building would include 124 rooms and 115 parking stalls
The U.S. Census Bureau is reporting the city of Meridian grew by 56% since 2010.
During the 2010 Census, Meridian had just over 75,000 residents, in 2020 the population rose to 117,635. The city ranked fourth among the fastest-growing cities in the U.S.
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Rod Givens, with Alturas Capital Partners LLC, is proposing a single-story residential care building, Bright Star Care Meridian, at 3336 N. Meridian Road, near the intersection of Meridian and Ustick roads. The building would have 5,800 square feet.
The Meridian City Council plans to hear the development proposal at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, in the council chambers.
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Eagle
Acquire and Co., a luxury home-and-garden retailer, plans to open its first store at 65 S. 2nd St, next to Heritage Park downtown.
Expected to open in spring 2022, the building will include two luxury condos on the second floor, Acquire said in a news release.
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Emmett
Hopeful homeowners can now buy houses in a new 240-house planned community in Emmett.
The single-family Highland community, located 2 miles east of Emmett along along East 12th Street, would feature 6.5 acres of landscaped common area with bike and walking paths, a park and community pool. The houses would be built by a variety of builders.
Fourteen “luxury quick move-in homes” from Toll Brothers are now up for sale with prices in the mid-$400,000s. Options include one and two story homes from 1,586 to 3,104 square feet with “smart features, designer-selected finishes, and a variety of open concept layouts.”
Notable
Know someone who needs an income? Local employers are still struggling to fill jobs, so the state has scheduled another job fair in Boise.
The fair will be from noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, at the Boise Holiday Inn, 2970 W. Elder St.
Employers have openings in industries including manufacturing, customer service, retail sales, hospitality and health care for jobs including direct support professionals, route drivers, and packaging and warehouse workers, the Idaho Department of Labor said in a news release.
Employers the department expects to take part include Holiday Inn, Scentsy, Sorrento Lactalis, DirecTV, Amazon, O’Reilly Auto Parts, Truckstop.com, the Ada County Sheriff’s Office, Durham Bus and Guerdon.
Job seekers should bring resumes and be prepared to meet and interview with employers.
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This story was originally published August 18, 2021 at 4:00 AM.
