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Hearing Examiner approves one consent variance; denies four new variance/appeal requests

BoiseJan 5, 20261 min read

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The Boise City Hearing Examiner (Milt Gillespie) met January 5, 2026. The Examiner accepted minutes from Nov 26, 2025, approved one consent-item variance for a retaining wall (CVA25-00060), and denied four items under new business: three variances to deviate from Streetscape Standards and Access & Connectivity and one appeal of an administrative approval.

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CVA25-00060 / Rodney Evans + Partners, LLC (4814 W Roberts Rd) — Variance to exceed the maximum retaining wall height on 0.34 acres in an R-1B/HS-O (Residential: Suburban with Hillside Development Overlay) zone. Result: APPROVED. Vote recorded: AYES: Gillespie.
CVA25-00058 / White-Leasure Development Company (8209 W Fairview Ave) — Variance to deviate from the Streetscape Standards and Access and Connectivity requirements on 4.7 acres in an MX-3 (Mixed-Use: Active) zone. Result: DENIED. Vote recorded: NAYS: Gillespie.
CVA25-00056 / Centurion Engineers (12371 W Goldenrod Ave) — Variance to deviate from the Streetscape Standards and Access and Connectivity requirements on 8.91 acres in an R-1B (Residential: Suburban) zone. Result: DENIED. Vote recorded: NAYS: Gillespie.
CVA25-00059 / Shane Stairs (3250 N Shamrock Ave) — Variance to deviate from the Streetscape Standards and Access and Connectivity requirements on 1.27 acres in an R-1C (Residential: Traditional) zone. Result: DENIED. Vote recorded: NAYS: Gillespie.
DRH25-00372 / Susan DeSeelhorst (500 W Washington St) — Appeal of an administrative approval to modify the vehicular circulation and building colors on a proposed building in an MX-3 (Mixed Use: Active) zone. Result: DENIED. Vote recorded: NAYS: Gillespie.

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Hearing Examiner - Regular Meeting

Jan 5, 2026, 3:00 PMcompleted

Agenda

Roll Call
Decision: Call to Order
Minutes of Nov 26, 2025 3:00 PM
Decision: Minutes Acceptance
CVA25-00060 / Rodney Evans + Partners, LLC / 4814 W Roberts Rd / Variance to exceed the maximum retaining wall height on 0.34 in an R-1B/HS-O (Residential: Suburban with Hillside Development Overlay) zone. Matt Denis
Decision: Consent Agenda
CVA25-00058 / White-Leasure Development Company / 8209 W Fairview Ave / Variance to deviate from the Streetscape Standards and Access and Connectivity requirements on 4.7 acres in an MX-3 (Mixed-Use: Active) zone. Doug Exton
Decision: New Business
Item 1 was moved to Consent Agenda
Decision: New Business
CVA25-00056 / Centurion Engineers / 12371 W Goldenrod Ave / Variance to deviate from the Streetscape Standards and Access and Connectivity requirements on 8.91 acres in an R-1B (Residential: Suburban) zone. Jesi Lile
Decision: New Business
CVA25-00059 /Shane Stairs / 3250 N Shamrock Ave / Variance to deviate from the Streetscape Standards and Access and Connectivity requirements on 1.27 acres in an R-1C (Residential: Traditional) zone. Doug Exton
Decision: New Business
DRH25-00372 / Susan DeSeelhorst / 500 W Washington St / Appeal of an administrative approval to modify the vehicular circulation and building colors on a proposed building on property in a MX-3 (Mixed Use: Active) zone. Josh Wilson
Decision: New Business